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And Then I Turned 40…

A narrative blog on identity, love and re-imagining in mid-life.


  • 10.14
    2024

    Flash Essay: I’m Trying

    Flash Essay: Do Buddhists believe in reincarnation? They do, right? In my almost Buddhist college years, I never got around to studying thoughts on the afterlife. To be honest, I don’t spend that much time thinking about Christian thoughts on the afterlife. That might be a hot take because most people believe Christians are obsessed Continue reading.

  • 06.25
    2023

    Can we skip to the good part? Recap of The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Finale & Reunion

    Dear— I FINALLY watched the final two episodes of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. First, let me explain why it took me so long. I’ve been overwhelmed with several work projects and experiencing a lot of stress. I often thought about carving out time to watch the finale episodes, but my guilt of not working kept Continue reading.

  • 06.3
    2023

    And Then There Was Reality TV, pt. 3

    (Spoilers) Recap of The Ultimatum: Queer Love, Eps. 5&6 Dear— It’s time to return to The Ultimatum: Queer Love for a recap of episodes five and six. Episode five begins where episode four ends, with everyone rehashing their group night. Yoly tells Xander about the Lexi/Vanessa confrontation and insinuates something happened between Vanessa and Rae but Continue reading.

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