How To Leave Home
The first time, it’s easy. You’re excited, having thoroughly googled about boarding school and high school and making friends and study tips. Your parents drive you down, help you move in amidst the chaos of all the other families and their daughters. The first night, you lie on your back in your new bed with your new blankets neatly draped above you, body straight and … Continue reading How To Leave Home
I Dress My Sisters
Back in early December, I suddenly got the idea to dress my twin sisters for the site and proposed it to them, which they enthusiastically accepted. After some failed trials of both styling and shooting, we’ve ended up with three outfits per sister to show here. I chatted with Audrey and Bernice to hear their opinions on the clothes I chose for them. Sharmaine: Okay, … Continue reading I Dress My Sisters
2017 Favorites
As 2017 closes out, I’ve been grasping at memories from this whirlwind of a year. So much has happened in so many places with so many people that it’s been challenging to properly recall, but what’s for sure is that this year has been full of new discoveries. Below are some of my favorites, from beauty to apparel to places to media and more— there’s … Continue reading 2017 Favorites
Raleigh Gentleman
For years, he’s lived on campus though he’s not
Affiliated there in any way– it leads out
To the corner of the junction to the lot
Where bikers park and lovers whisper to the river
That they’ll stay. Continue reading Raleigh Gentleman
On Breast Self-Examinations
Boobs are one of those things that get weirder the longer you think about them– they’re fun blobs of fat that happen to produce infant nutrients when needed. They’re also one of cancer’s favorite playgrounds. The statistics are widespread– one in twelve American women will develop invasive breast cancer within her lifetime; breast cancer death rates are second only to lung cancer in the country; … Continue reading On Breast Self-Examinations
Chapter Twenty
Turning twenty last month felt largely like nothing at all. I suppose it’s because it’s felt like I’ve been turning twenty all year. I can confidently say that the past year has been one of the most eventful, significant ones of my life. I’ve had the pleasure of living abroad, traveling to several beautiful places, meeting incredible people who are now a much-needed part of … Continue reading Chapter Twenty
A Week in My Life
Monday 9 Oct 11:30am It’s a slow start to the day; I get out of bed way later than I intended to. I’ve just finished staffing BarMUN, the collegiate Model UN conference Boston University hosts every year. Although it was a fun weekend full of meeting new people and creating chaos (my personal idea of entertainment), I’m looking forward to this extra day of rest. … Continue reading A Week in My Life
Introducing Spooky Hooky
After a few months of thorough research and struggling to find a recording space, I’m thrilled to announce the arrival of Spooky Hooky, now available on iTunes and online! Spooky Hooky with Emily Chow and May Sun is a true crime podcast covering all things kooky, creepy, and crazy. Catch us on Wednesdays scaring ourselves as we record our shenanigans for the internet. Spooky Hooky began as … Continue reading Introducing Spooky Hooky
Mid-Summer Favorites
It’s the end of July, a turn of the earth reminding us that summer’s nearly over. Here in Boston, it’s a dire notion— the thought of an impending winter. The past month has been filled with beautiful weather and excursions galore, and I figured I’d share a bit of what I’ve loved over the weeks. Starting with media, let’s talk about television. I haven’t been … Continue reading Mid-Summer Favorites
Emphysema
At twenty, my grandfather tried a cigarette,
Twirling it between his fingers, watching it
Paint its temporary dance. Continue reading Emphysema