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Cárol

Dedicated to the dad-of-two I met on Tinder

Excerpt from journal. May, 2019 Unfortunately, I bumped into you in a phase when my wanker-detecting skills were rusty. My vulnerability had reached a new low, and my self-esteem was in a downward trajectory spiral. Had my mood…

Conversations over pillows

Intimate and cosy setting. What follows is the excerpt of a conversation; a random one about a universal topic. It could have taken place anytime, anywhere. The backbone of the story is irrelevant. It could have happenned to anyone: it…

10 First date(s) and 10 Last date(s) Songs

What does a first date mean to you? Broad question, I know. Let’s rephrase it: what state of being and feelings does a first date trigger? Needless to say it is taken for granted that it is with…

Five lessons I learned the hard way

There. Bang. Lessons. Blessings in disguise. Oftentimes they felt like a slap in the face or they were a gentle tap on the shoulder accompanied by a howling voice to  say “No, that was not quite right”. All undoubtedly valuable…

Happy 5th birthday, my love

Dear Naím, A few weeks ago, I began putting together a list of all the questions and remarks you make, all those adages of yours that ooze so much wit and raw innocence. You may be pleased to hear…