Category: Daily Muse

For the past three years, I’ve been fixated on certain interpersonal interactions in my life, namely virtual ones. I have a soft spot for a thoughtful SMS, as I believe text as a media is a more thoughtful, nuanced capture of the soul. Looking at a message gives you time to prepare how you want…

I woke up a few days ago with a fruit sticker label thoroughly adhered to my left nipple. Well played, FBI. Well played.

It’s not controversial to say that social media, is on the whole, toxic. Fostering a thick, musky layer of conceit, sensationalism, and self-aggrandizement, nowhere in its algorithms does it seem to value truth. In addition, Tik Tok or YouTube cannot express nuance that requires over twenty minutes to communicate. Other long-form types of media, however,…

When it comes to breakdancing, I would not call myself a b-girl. I’m in the suburbs, rather affluent and maybe not in a situation that warrants movement as a way to stay off the streets, in the manner that breaking originated. But nevertheless, I am seeking heartfelt dancing. The kind that rewards and fulfills oneself…

… lies in knowing what to learn. I have a few phrases floating around from books and articles I’ve read. “Most things are not worth learning.” “It takes seven years to become a master, and you have nine chances to become a master of something over your lifetime.” “1% better every day compounds over time.”…

This title from The Onion could not be more accurate. Mere weeks ago, a man pulled a gun at a basketball court in my local gym. This scare occurred five minutes from my home. Add Uvalde to the mix, and addressing gun violence is a subject I cannot ignore. I would break down this analysis…

With my diagnosis of schizophrenia + bipolar, otherwise known as schizoaffective, I hear this explanation of my chronic illness all the time. The premise is that drawing a parallel between a measurable health condition like diabetes and mental illness should give hope. All you need is the right medication, and life should be manageable. But…

This is somewhat a trashy post, be warned. Object of comparison The ideal is that no one judges another by appearance. However, as I get older, I become increasingly self-conscious and socially stratified when I see other girls more beautiful than I am. My brother Kevin often tells me that the only essential tenet you…

Ever since I started playing badminton, I have trouble keeping score. Whose serve is it? How many points? I came to a relieving aha-moment while I was finishing a puzzle. Another way to think about short-term memory is that you have a finite number of pieces to work with. Together, the pieces form a narrative…

I have a hard time with relaxing to enjoy entertainment. I don’t like movies. Books are a bit better. Overall, I can’t sit still for long periods of time. I cry easily. I am too influenced into doing things that sound cool in the media but are quite dumb when played out. I went to…