em
Bio
I’m a writer, a storyteller, a lunatic. I imagine in a parallel universe I might be a caricaturist or a botanist or somewhere asleep on the moon — but here, I am a writer, turning moments into multiverses and making homes out of them.
Stories (111/0)
24 Grown-Up Things to Do Before You Grow Up
I’m 25 tomorrow. May 30th 2021, marking the title sequence to my quarter life crisis. And man, it’s going to be epic. I’m 24 for one more sunrise, sunset combo, and that’s it. I have one final chance of being the same age as there are hours in a day, and days, much like this chapter of my life, come to an end. So I’ve decided to compile a list of 24 things that I can do today, right now and for the rest of my forever, to ensure that it’s not just each chapter of my life that’s a good one — but each passing page.
By em3 years ago in Motivation
- Top Story - May 2021
How to Romanticise Your LifeTop Story - May 2021
I talked somebody off a ledge last month. He was a stranger, he was struggling, he was calling out for help. Whilst the entire thing took place online — and I don’t know quite how seriously he meant it — I wasn’t taking any chances. It was 1am, I was four seconds away from meeting Robert Pattinson in the dream realm, and then I caught sight of his plea. I knew of him, but I didn’t know him — and I knew I needed to help.
By em3 years ago in Motivation
5 Ways to Do Less, Better
Is it bad that I hadn’t heard of Marcus Aurelius before 2020? I mean, I hadn’t heard of the coronavirus either but look how much that’s taken off. However, in Marcus’ case, this is a trend I am happy to hop on to because boy that bloke was wise.
By em3 years ago in Motivation
23 Ways to be Unproductive — and Why
Productivity has become a religion. There are enough articles online hyping up the powers and perils of productivity to comprise its very own Bible. Followed swiftly by a sequel, several digital platforms with bi-monthly updates and a newsletter. “Be productive” is the new “be kind to thy neighbour” (because there is no greater act of kindness than your neighbour knowing they live next door to one of the top ten app developers). In fact, productivity has been so overtly emphasised that it’s no longer just a concept, nor even a religion. It has become a cult.
By em3 years ago in Motivation
How to Live Before You Die
I saw a post on Tumblr (damn, you know you’re in for a treat now). Actually, a post on Tumblr saw me. Saw right into me, pressed its face up against the finger-smudged glass window straight into my soul and beckoned me over. It was a post that described somebody’s view about their impact on this world:
By em3 years ago in Motivation
I Plan to Make $1000 This Month — By Getting Naked
If this was an episode of Vampire Diaries, I’d recap exactly what happened previously that led me to this point. There’d be a lot of “how to make money writing online” articles referenced. A few brainstorms and a few more breakdowns. A lot of crying involved. And the entire credits would be dedicated only to a Miss Takes (because I made a lot of them).
By em3 years ago in Motivation