i know a lot of people complain about pride being coopted by capitalism and capitalist businesses, but have people stopped to think that maybe pride and pride month are interwoven with capitalism? that they're not being stolen by, but are an extension of, capitalism. that it might not be as radical as people want to believe it is

the poetry reading went well. i was nervous but when i went up, the spotlights blinded me to the point that i couldn't really see past the microphone that was a foot away from me. made it easier i feel. to not be able to see people's facial expressions as i read. my throat was a bit dry, and i know that was perceivable as i read

someone asked me if i was going to miss buenos aires, and i said no. that the only thing i could see myself missing is the gridded sidewalk tiles. maybe cause i've spent so much time looking at the ground. i think they're one of the more memorable aspects of the city. definitely one of the more unique things