Category Archives: Daily Life Moment

A Day that Doesn’t Quite Fit

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Octavia

Early arrival to work. Earlier than normal, at least. It feels like I have all the time in the world. The awareness of time probably works against me, but not in a way that I am initially aware.

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What Can Replace Phone and Internet

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Octavia

Raul Carvajal woke up earlier than he meant to. Instead of his phone playing alt-J at 6:45am like it normally does, his cat woke him up at 6:30am. This used to be an unwelcome wake-up call, but on the Monday … Continue reading →

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Eventual tranquility 

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Octavia

Disassociating and desensitizing; slowly but surely, this is the truth. Doing me in spite of you.  Irony in the public publishing of a vulnerability in control. Slowly. Yet truly. And seemingly without remorse.  Cryptic, no apologies. 

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The Black Bra Strap

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Octavia

With words of goodbye, Catherine grabbed the last of her stuff and walked with Jeff into her apartment building. Tony and I got in my car and made our way home in the mid-afternoon mid-week DC traffic. Once we arrived, … Continue reading →

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No Bag

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Octavia

I turn to my right. A familiar face whose voice I faintly hear under the music appears. “Why is it that during the cold months, we are sleepier?” She asks. I don’t have an answer for her. “I don’t know; I … Continue reading →

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A Pinch that Punches

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Octavia

I’m here for something that’s never been enjoyable. As I arrive at the gyno’s office, I’ve managed to delude myself into looking forward to the experience. I tell the front nurse my name and the name of the doctor to … Continue reading →

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Open and Close

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Octavia

Eight days ago, I couldn’t properly breathe. Mountains of phlegm crept up my esophagus and remained, occasionally sneaking into the back of my throat and disturbing basic breathing functions.  Seven mornings ago, my eyes opened, but the rest of me … Continue reading →

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