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The Journals

Hello, I see you’ve stumbled upon the musings hidden deep in the clandestine shadows…

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Okay, okay — I’m going to drop my weirdo act now.

I’m here to be super real and honest with you while incorporating my glorious sense of humour wherever I deem fit. This is really just a chat/ramble from me to you. I’m hoping I can save you the mistakes I made or at least help you feel less alone in yours.

Here you will find my journal-like philosophies or advice about love, heartbreak, healing, happiness, culture, and all the woes and wonders that exist within this human experience called life.

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Taylor Swift’s TTPD: Thoughts and Review from a Tortured Poet

When Taylor Swift announced The Tortured Poets Department, I couldn’t have been more thrilled yet petrified. It had ME written all over it — not only for the content and theme but for the timing.

I figured with the release of TTPD, and the theme of this blog being very tortured-poet-like, it made most sense to put my usual content on hold for this.

This album had me reflecting on my past relationships, my youth, as well as the present day, so I want to talk about that.

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