From one of my favorite films by one of my favorite composers.

I knew a guy in college who kept a couple copies of Dostoevsky on his nightstand (in the same spot, untouched) so that whoever came to his home would think he was well-read and had good taste in literature. I was sadly one of the women who fell for this until two years later when I realized he was just another of the frauds that LA was teeming with. Lesson learned: don’t judge a man by his book collection.

Charity is the rent you pay for your space on this planet.

I’ve been spoon-fed Stoicism ever since I was old enough to comprehend language. I think I’ve come to the conclusion that this is the only way to have a bearable existence. It also aligns perfectly with Islamic philosophy; there’s nothing better for me to live by. View quoted note →

Is there a reason I’ve been getting spam text messages about bitcoin ever since I joined nostr? Same thing on WhatsApp, which I don’t even use.

The amount of people on antidepressants and the suicide rate in the West paint a detailed, if unpleasant, picture of how perpetually lost and misguided this society has become.

People in science fiction often talk about how, when someone time-travels and changes the smallest detail of the past, the current world changes drastically. I think we should also consider that in our life now, in real time, one tiny decision can make our future unrecognizable. View quoted note →

The truest form of gratitude is, when something terrible happens, being thankful that it wasn’t worse. This is what I live by. Lost a leg? Thank god it wasn’t both legs. House burned down? Thank god you still have a family. Got shot in the arm? Thank god it wasn’t in the chest. No matter how devastating, it can always be worse than this. Always, always, always.

The absolute best.

Upgraded my rusty Camry to a Tesla recently and the disclaimer I give to everyone is that I still think Elon Musk is worth less than the dirt under my shoes but man, gas is fucking expensive.

The next time I get pulled over while driving, I’m praying it’s a male cop. These fools are ridiculously easy to manipulate with some strategic eye contact and a smile.