I've made myself a new routine, but have gotten back some of the old: going to sleep at 2 or 3 AM, staring blankly at screens longer than is appropriate, making braids out of my blankets, leaving the bed unmade. It has just come with the interim, hopefully, the in-between space. I feel Anais Nin is very relevant to my moment now. Reflecting, quiet, and huddling within yourself. Thinking about how the writing life is really living twice: once in the moment, the other on the page. I've also finally put together a new mixtape, which is far upbeat and dancey than you'd imagine. There is also Lorde, so I'm sorry, Angela. Just one song.
Speaking of, Angela and I are both featured in an upcoming anthology. I believe this is our first time appearing together in print and I particularly love how the theme of the book will be tarot cards. Seems so appropriate considering all our witchiness, our mixing together of magic elements and of course, our cackling at the moon.
I want to get together with friends on Valentine's Day. Everyone who isn't in a relationship, and just go out to dinner maybe. This should be easy enough since I've recently realized that nearly all my close friends are single, unmarried, and childless/free. Is it a coincidence? Probably not. I like to feel as if I own my friends in some way, that we are tethered, and those with children are already in charge of all the leashes.












