Anderson ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Nwakaego
And just like that the long night comes to a close. The sun is cresting on the horizon, do you see it? When I look out into the night and glimpse the stars I like to imagine they’re eyes looking back down at me. I can’t decide if I’d rather they be your eyes or angels. It’s been a privilege and a blessing to write to you all, to share my perspective and my findings and my feelings. I hope I’ve been able to inspire or motivate or shake you. Today in the middle of my workday I DJed at a bookstore for you, and I did my best to facilitate a space and time for you to follow my teachings: to mingle, to dance, to smile, to flirt, to connect. While I was there, Hailo told me I could be better at asking for what I want. Unfortunately I’ve heard that before many times. I’d like to take a stab at it here, if you’ll allow me. I’ll start with being a bit vulnerable with you: often it gets lonely, blazing forward in my own lane, taking creative risks, exploring a life path that few people I know can relate to. I write because I have to, I was born to, but I’m human too, and it’s hard to open my heart to a pitch black abyss. I don’t know when you read this, what you think of it, where you are in the world, whether you agree with me or not. I just know that you see me. So for my final part of my season heading Hot Literati, I’d like to request you drop a line in the comments section and say something to me. I don’t need you to be nice, if you think I’m naive and childish that’s fine, I’d love to hear it. If something I’ve said or described really stuck with you, I’d love to hear it. If you have questions about anything I’ve said or done I’ll do my best to answer it. Even if you just want to leave an emoji of appreciation, I’ll appreciate it, too. At the end of the day everything we do is for the purpose of connecting with others, and you and I are no different. I hope to hear from you soon. I hope you’ve enjoyed your time with me, and I hope you enjoy the next season. I won’t give much preamble: like myself, your next babysitter is someone you have to just experience. Enjoy.
Thank you Anderson II! You were definitely right when you said I’d feel it when the music was doing what it was supposed to do – I couldn’t stop bopping! Also, your smile is super sweet :)
Hi~ That’s me, (Nwaka/the moon/your mother/your soul) peeking out from behind the building to say hi, so remember that when you get the urge to be mean to me (it will come, but be kind to us and to yourself).
I am currently in bed – about to get part two of the best sleep I’ve had in over a week (after finish up a reading response) – just basking in a weekend well spent. Smiling faces and digital voices became flesh, random new acquaintances were made, and infamous mob churros were sampled. A well spent three weeks would unfold similarly – bridging the digital and the physical, saying yes to invitations from friendly (and at least semi-vetted) strangers, and eating tasty treats – so I hope we can embark on this together! I’ll keep y’all updated, and fingers crossed some of y’all do the same x
LITTLE DEATHS
Sleep deprivation & heart palpitations
11:59 pm deadlines
Losing a beloved book
LITTLE DELIGHTS
Forbidden Churros
Witnessing Borough Wars in person
Custom-made perfumed hugs
Gaining a similarly beloved book (it also came with a few friends!)
FROM THE HOT LITERATI UNIVERSE
Thank you for coming to our event today!
We are having another event in DC. Details will be sent to everyone who purchased a ticket on Tuesday (xoxox)
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