I’ve been missing my target of posting on the blog a week ahead of its due date. Over the past month, as school resumed, my writing has shrunk. I spend more time on endeavors like pickleball, hanging with my friends, and nature walks. I suppose I’m trying to take advantage of the last warm daysContinueContinue reading “The Crud”
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Second Pass | August 2025
I thought I’d be camping and road-tripping through July, but instead I got mono and Lyme. So, I wrote about legacy, absurdity, and why our lives are roughly the size of dust mite poop on the cosmic scale.
There’s also a book rec (shoutout to Alan Smale), a few reflective prompts, and a tiny win in the form of a $40 photo printer.
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What Day is it?
The author reflects on struggling to write while coping with illness that overshadowed July. Despite feeling unwell and losing productivity, he plans to resume work on various writing projects, including the Aurum Ledger series and Walking Home to Georgia. As August approaches, he remains hopeful for recovery and creativity.
Brain Fog
This piece is on brain fog. It may be messy, which only illustrates brain fog further. I currently have brain fog. If you don’t know, brain fog is a haze hovering over thoughts, memories, and conversations. The brain fog has been influencing my functioning quite a bit. We’ll see how I write this post…or ifContinueContinue reading “Brain Fog”
Germany
I spent almost two weeks in Germany – one week with Sarah and Chris and three days in Munich and two in Cologne. However, I was sick during the week with my friends. Nasal congestion, fatigue, and a brief fever. Being sick on a three-month trip was bound to happen. I’m sad that it happenedContinueContinue reading “Germany”