In her most desperate hour, she would still rather call anyone but her father. Although he had always been there… Read more Unable to Meet the “Requirements” for Basic Survival
Tag: capitalism
Not Dim Enough for the Job
I’ll never know what might have happened had I taken the job (apart from, you know, sheer misery). The message… Read more Not Dim Enough for the Job
“I’m A Slave 4…” Ironic Timing
As was usually the case while riding the train—whether long distances or short—Jessica had a tendency to end up listening… Read more “I’m A Slave 4…” Ironic Timing
Face Wash Abulia
These days, my anxiety kicks in just by trying to choose a face wash brand. After all, there’s so many… Read more Face Wash Abulia
Why the Beggar Is Wise
Do not say that the beggar does not work for his money. I happen to know for a fact that… Read more Why the Beggar Is Wise
Anarchically Anachronistic
When you’re younger, it perhaps seems “cute” and “quirky” to dress in vintage attire. While for those of the present… Read more Anarchically Anachronistic
The Location You’re Seeking No Longer Exists
I go to the post office that isn’t there. Except I don’t know that it isn’t there until I’m already… Read more The Location You’re Seeking No Longer Exists
Public Excoriation Should Result in Eternal Damnation
It’s honestly unfathomable. That someone—hordes of someones, in fact—could be so okay with picking themselves in public. That word, picking,… Read more Public Excoriation Should Result in Eternal Damnation
Young, But Not Naive
It’s odd how you can be young, but not necessarily naive. Rania Wydell supposed most kids were like that now.… Read more Young, But Not Naive
Stabbed In the Back at the Comédie-Française (Café)
There are those who can afford to go to the Comédie-Française and those who can, instead, only afford a coffee… Read more Stabbed In the Back at the Comédie-Française (Café)
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