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Taking the Long Way Up
Climbing games hold a unique place in my heart, emphasizing vertical movement as both a challenge and a metaphor. Games like Jusant, Celeste, A Short Hike, and PEAK show that climbing can mean more than just moving through space; It becomes a way to engage, appreciate, and connect emotionally. This essay argues that the appeal… — read more
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My Comforting Accommodations
These are some of my reaffirming coping strategies to help with my overstimulating life. — read more
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Ineffable Moments
Resting with the person you’re rescuing. An escape from the dangers that lie ahead, in a world that discarded you for who you are. Reflecting on the adventures you share with your long-time friend at a time when the journey takes a pause to ponder the days before and those yet to come. A place… — read more
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Unwinding Spaces
Youtuber: Psycull Spaces like the bench in Animal Crossing: New Leaf spark joy by allowing a retreat from managing a whole town. They provide the perfect opportunity for contemplation and essential solitude from the “real world.” Youtuber: Seba Particular spaces in gaming offer a respite from the frantic action, evoking a sense of calm while… — read more
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Media Consumption of 2025
List is in no particular order. — read more
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World is Ending: Sountrack
A playlist that captures the beginning to the end of what’s left of the world. — read more
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Below The Surface
What captivated me about this show is its portrayal of the pervasive anxiety associated with working in a sterile environment, one that fosters a sense of monotony and raises more questions than it answers. The bleak and jarring office setting, coupled with its desolate bureaucracy, intensified my photophobia and created an unsettling but mundane atmosphere.… — read more
