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ness talks about life

something sensational to read: keeping a diary

April 7, 2025April 5, 2025 nesskingsley

In a world where every thought is encouraged to be spilled onto social media, having some privacy of mind is invaluable.

Tagged diaries, diary, journal, journalling, mental health, writing5 Comments
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resting scroll face

February 3, 2025January 12, 2025 nesskingsley

Being a woman of quick decisions and dedicated carry-through, I've now disabled YouTube on my phone.

Tagged consumption, creativity, doomscroll, instagram, phones, scrolling, social media, writing, youtube2 Comments
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unconscious planetary suicide: losing eden by lucy jones

January 6, 2025January 1, 2025 nesskingsley

The politicisation of taking care of the world we live in is a great tragedy; it should be a natural priority to us. Taking care of it, takes care of us.

Tagged environment, losing eden, Lucy jones, natural world, nature, reading1 Comment
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the second wedding: Hong Kong edition

November 9, 2024October 18, 2025 nesskingsley

There were five outfits, four locations, three tea ceremonies, two bouquets, and one groom waiting for me.

Tagged ceremony, hong kong, marriage, salmonella, traditional wedding, travel, wedding, wedding dress, wedding planning, weddings7 Comments
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summer doings & golden rings

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 nesskingsley

getting married, moving, and a new library

Tagged life, marriage, reading, writing6 Comments

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