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Forgive me as I once again go on about myself for too long. I’m tired—exhausted, maybe. It’s an internal problem I’ve had with myself for some time: am I allowed to feel this way? Do I deserve to? Have I earned the right to feel…

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A Nice Bed

How do I explain the tension I feel between me & my friends on Spotify? How am I supposed to see them actively listening to a song I’ve never heard before & not add it to my queue? They’re probably listening on their phones anyway,…

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An Unbearable Feeling

Sonder is one of the worst words in the English language. It’s that feeling of realization that every single person on Earth is living a life just as full & complex as your own, even if you personally have nothing to do with it. Once…

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On Coming Out Online

“The short one is setting off my gaydar.” “No way that guy is heterosexual.” “Skinny one is 100% gay.” On October 9th, 2014, I uploaded a music video I made with a friend to my YouTube channel. It was a Mormon-based parody of “Shake it…

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Tent Post

I read a little while ago that sleeping in a tent for a few nights can help repair a broken circadian rhythm. As I recently (& begrudgingly) shared, I worked at KFC for almost 2 whole years. I worked the night shift for the majority…

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Hi, I'm sad

I do not know why I am writing this post. I guess I just have a lot I want to say. About me. Before I continue, I feel the need to point out that I do not think everything I am about to say is…

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