I was gripped by how lucidly you painted the Christmas Party scene. It's was 100% preserved huckleberries in a mason jar. Felt like a resolution of social nuance that's rarely written. Makes we want to be more deliberate in capturing the subtleties of my interactions with people. But also +1 to the need and challenge to be as expressive in real-time words! Well done, keep it up!
Thank you Michael! Sometimes I feel like I capture too many subtleties and experience grand social overstimulation but sometimes, in cases like these, it feels special to have been so affected by my surroundings.
I appreciate the time you took to read and leave me your thoughts!
Agree with Grace that it read like a movie trailer. my eyes were zipping past but at the same time my heart was still wanting to savour the words. Beuatiful!
Haley, this . . . is what great writing aspires to be like.
You had me captivated with every word. I find it nearly impossible to believe your spoken word isn't as eloquent as what shows up on paper.
Thank you for making me feel something with this; feel moved, feel grateful to have an Auston in my life. One I went and hugged as soon as I finished reading this. Luckily, she takes her clothes out of the dryer, but putting them away . . . 😉🫶🏼
Wyatt! This brought me so much joy. I am glad you enjoyed the piece but I am even more joyed that you are able to experience a love that meaningful. Thanks so much for reading and dropping me a sweet comment.
Loved this! I too wrote about a dryer 🤣 My favorite part was the line about him being terrible at taking out the clothes, and you being terrible about telling him you love him. I hope he reads and loves this essay! 👏
Haley, this is lovely writing. The playful tone but also grappling with some powerful ideas & telling a beautiful story. I love how this turned out. Continue to be inspired & in awe by you & your writing :)
Haley! Wow! I totally felt the timidness, awkwardness, and nerves of your first meeting. How you sprinkled in bits like "he didn't make a great first impression" but everything felt so perfect. My gosh!
"Lured by his stillness . . ." A mesmerizing piece. I don't think I've ever liked all the comments left on a piece of writing, but I just did. Had to affirm every take on your little masterpiece.
In your humility, you may think you drew a simple pencil sketch of your ideas. In reality, the three-dimensional piece you crafted has vivid colors, defined textures, and a narrative voice that sounded almost like a whisper, mostly like a love ballad. Thank you. Auston probably knows how you feel, but I am sure your words fill him with bright light.
I was gripped by how lucidly you painted the Christmas Party scene. It's was 100% preserved huckleberries in a mason jar. Felt like a resolution of social nuance that's rarely written. Makes we want to be more deliberate in capturing the subtleties of my interactions with people. But also +1 to the need and challenge to be as expressive in real-time words! Well done, keep it up!
Thank you Michael! Sometimes I feel like I capture too many subtleties and experience grand social overstimulation but sometimes, in cases like these, it feels special to have been so affected by my surroundings.
I appreciate the time you took to read and leave me your thoughts!
This read like a movie trailer, and I am absolutely captivated. Wow. I love your words. I swear you get better with every essay.
Agree with Grace that it read like a movie trailer. my eyes were zipping past but at the same time my heart was still wanting to savour the words. Beuatiful!
That whole night is so clear in my head that even to me it plays like a movie. Thank you so much Perzen
Agreed that you just keep reaching higher and pulling down stars into words somehow.
I second the captivation part! What a simple but profound treasure!
Thank you so much
Grace, that is the best compliment I could ask for. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Haley, this . . . is what great writing aspires to be like.
You had me captivated with every word. I find it nearly impossible to believe your spoken word isn't as eloquent as what shows up on paper.
Thank you for making me feel something with this; feel moved, feel grateful to have an Auston in my life. One I went and hugged as soon as I finished reading this. Luckily, she takes her clothes out of the dryer, but putting them away . . . 😉🫶🏼
Wyatt! This brought me so much joy. I am glad you enjoyed the piece but I am even more joyed that you are able to experience a love that meaningful. Thanks so much for reading and dropping me a sweet comment.
Loved this! I too wrote about a dryer 🤣 My favorite part was the line about him being terrible at taking out the clothes, and you being terrible about telling him you love him. I hope he reads and loves this essay! 👏
haha! No way. Racing to go read it now. Thanks for reading and for leaving me a comment Emma. I really appreciate it!
Stunningly beautiful, Haley. I love the way you write about your love
Thank you so much, Rachael!
Haley, this is lovely writing. The playful tone but also grappling with some powerful ideas & telling a beautiful story. I love how this turned out. Continue to be inspired & in awe by you & your writing :)
Thank you, Tommy and thank you so much for your help with it. I am equally inspired and in awe of your writing.
This is so precious, so beautifully written 🥹 I envy and look forward to that degree of clarity you had when you met A!
Hi Phil!! Thank you so much for reading and leaving me a comment. I hope you are doing well and hope to chat soon.
My favorite: “His gratitude runs as deep and spirals as far and wide as cinnamon and emerald Sequoias. He is the best man I know.” ❤️
Thanks James. Even at that I feel like my words fall short.
Haley! Wow! I totally felt the timidness, awkwardness, and nerves of your first meeting. How you sprinkled in bits like "he didn't make a great first impression" but everything felt so perfect. My gosh!
I'm so drawn in. This piece is everything.
Thank you, Becky!! This is so sweet. I am so happy that I was able to convey that scene in a way that drew you in.
Wow, Hailey, I didn't want this piece to end. Beautiful essay!
Thank you Catalina!!
Has to be one of the best pieces I have read this month! Sips like a fine wine.
Thank you Vikram! And thank you so much for your help with it.
🥺🥺🥺 so beautiful!
Thank you Michelle!
"Lured by his stillness . . ." A mesmerizing piece. I don't think I've ever liked all the comments left on a piece of writing, but I just did. Had to affirm every take on your little masterpiece.
Rick, speaking for myself (and the community that surrounds us) your level of support is always so palpable. It means everything.
This is so bloody good, I didn’t want it to end!👏✍️
Aw, this was awesome to read. Thank you, Kevin!
In your humility, you may think you drew a simple pencil sketch of your ideas. In reality, the three-dimensional piece you crafted has vivid colors, defined textures, and a narrative voice that sounded almost like a whisper, mostly like a love ballad. Thank you. Auston probably knows how you feel, but I am sure your words fill him with bright light.
...love is never having to say "your laundry"...