NOTES FROM OUTSIDE
Notes on reading, writing, faith, and the quiet parts of life
TOP CHOICE OF THE WEEK
Olodo Uprising: Beyond what is being discussed today
Beyond the debates surrounding “Olodo Uprising” lies a deeper question: What happens to a society when money becomes the primary measure of value?
Latest Essays
Cultural commentary, deep dives, and quiet reflections. Click any title below to read the full piece.
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A Certified Heartbreak Expert 2: Don’t Fall in Love, Your Chest Will Pain You
Read more: A Certified Heartbreak Expert 2: Don’t Fall in Love, Your Chest Will Pain YouI thought I was done with heartbreak. Now it’s nearly 2am, and I’m writing through the anger, sleeplessness, and pain of choosing myself.
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Trust in Relationships: Why Must I Watch My Back with People?
Read more: Trust in Relationships: Why Must I Watch My Back with People?I just want to love freely without having to watch my back. But trust in relationships seems to come with instructions: hold back, hide things, don’t be too gentle. And if someone hurts you, you’re the fool for trusting them. I wasn’t raised to love…
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LAST TIME I GAVE A SH*T WAS IN THE 90s AND I WASN’T EVEN BORN YET
Read more: LAST TIME I GAVE A SH*T WAS IN THE 90s AND I WASN’T EVEN BORN YETThe author reflects on overcoming social anxiety and external pressures through the mantra, “Last time I gave a sh*t was in the 90s and I wasn’t even born yet.” Emphasizing self-acceptance, they advocate for choosing oneself over pleasing others, embracing imperfection, and consistently creating regardless…
Bookshelf
Books I’m reading, returning to, thinking about and the notes they leave behind.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives: The Harsh Reality of Marriage, Patriarchy and Being a “Good Woman”
A deep analysis of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and how marriage, patriarchy, and society shape women’s lives and…
BEYOND WRITING
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I am also building a contemporary clothing brand rooted in identity and style.
