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Sex, Rage, Christmas and Conservative Propaganda
Harmless carefree rom-coms or a by-product of conservative propaganda?
Nov 16 • 
Alena
On my bookshelves
If you look at my bookshelves, you would get a pretty good idea of who I am as a person.
Oct 26 • 
Alena
How To Be a Writer: "Writing is Not Typing"
Writing is Not Typing
Oct 19 • 
Alena
Sunday Digest: 10 TED Talks That Changed My Outlook on Life
These TED Talks have completely changed how I think about creativity, failure, writing, love, and life itself.
Oct 5 • 
Alena
Sunday Digest: 11 Alternative Practices That Healed My Body And Mind
I tried leech therapy so you don't have to! Or do you?
Sep 28 • 
Alena
Sunday Digest: How to Celebrate Autumn Equinox
I am a person who believes in the energies of the Universe more so than in what’s right in front of me.
Sep 21 • 
Alena
Sunday Digest: How to Build a Creative Career
Authenticity is invaluable, even if originality is non-existent.
Sep 14 • 
Alena
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