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If Just for the Jacaranda Trees

31 August 2021 • Kimberly

eve babitz los angeles jacaranda purple flower trees

For the last two months, I walked, wandered, wondered around my neighborhood in awe of the trees lining the local streets. It's as if one day, all of them decided that this was the morning to bloom—and just like that, we had a bright, violet haze brushed across the sky. That very day—as I was ... Read More

A New “Normal”

30 May 2020 • Kimberly

brother vellies something special oaxacan mug + letters young poet rilke

I'm grasping to find the right words to share how these past few weeks have made me feel: I've been devastated, defeated, then furious. Heart in the pit of my stomach at how so many still don't understand; I wish I could shake the indifference or hate out of them. I wish I could scream—only I can't. ... Read More

Currently Coveting

11 August 2018 • Kimberly

tata harper redefining body balm

Things I would buy if I didn't just increase my 401k contribution. God, I love these shoes so much. Adulthood has made me more sensible; I've lost all desire to walk around in heels all day, but I can't do flat shoes (sneakers, ballerinas, etc.) yet. Both my self-confidence and feet feel ... Read More

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