serbian girl among the meadows of drvar, bosnia and herzegovina. photographed by petar dešić.

girlhood this girlhood that. woman you are 26

I got a message about how this is supposedly mean. I am holding your hand when I say that refusing womanhood and clinging onto girlhood will not save you from the realities of adulthood. I am not saying you are not young. 26 is incredibly young. you are free to love the concepts and media associated with girlhood but there is much to love about womanhood that you are not seeing. there is something to be said for being free of the shackles of girlhood and childhood. you are an autonomous being. you have power over your life and the paths you will take. it is easier to see the paths when you start taking yourself seriously instead of waiting for others to do so. no one is saying you have to be serious. womanhood is joy too. a different shade of yellow

Arianna Lago

From Watermelon Pictures, 'The Encampments' is an essential documentary for the ages, an incredible work of historical documentation that masterfully connects the past and the present, the college protest students and the Palestinian people they were advocating for.

Tracy Chapman for NYT, 2025

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Audrey Hepburn (Belgian/English, 1929-1993) with doves, ca. 1955 - by Philippe Halsman (1906 – 1979), Latvian/Russian/American

Anok Yai as the Runaway Bride

Vetements S/S25

12-14-2024

Jennifer Echols / Such a Rush

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I think kafka’s diaries are the strongest evidence that journaling is not necessarily good for your mental health

it's because he didn't use washi tape