Don’t read this if you don’t think you ought to. In case you haven’t heard about it – and if you’re not in Russia, you probably haven’t – twelve people were massacred in the village of Kushchevskaya on November 4th, during a holiday weekend. Most of the victims, who had gathered to celebrate November 4thContinue reading “Speaking of scourge: the Kushchevskaya massacre”
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Change freaks me out
I realize that dedicating a blog post to how change freaks me out is the height of narcissism – because most people are freaked out by change on one level or another, and the truth is, we rarely say anything interesting about it. But walking home yesterday, maneuvering around rain puddles (what COMPELLED me toContinue reading “Change freaks me out”
The sleeping season
I pretty much fall asleep everywhere I go these days. Standing up on the metro, I bury my face in my sleeve, and sleep like one of those horses who can do it without lying down. Sitting down on the metro, I rest my head on The Man’s shoulder, and literally a minute and aContinue reading “The sleeping season”
My life appears to be changed
And hence my mood is very serious. So serious that I decided to publish this gif. Just for you. Yes, YOU. Enjoy.
This isn’t autumn anymore
My new (ridiculously priced) coat is black, and all of the (somewhat) affordable accessories this season have been black – black leather gloves, black wool hat, black platform boots, black patent leather bag. I dress up for the weather, but always try to remember to put on a pair of heart-patterned socks underneath, or maybeContinue reading “This isn’t autumn anymore”
Natalia A. 