The Psychology of Home: Why Where You Live Means So Much
Most Westerners believe that “your psychology, and your consciousness and your subjectivity don’t really depend on the place where you live,” Sax says. “They come from inside — from inside your brain, or inside your soul or inside your personality.” But for many South Asian communities, a home isn’t just where you are, it’s who you are.
Interesting read, especially for this Army kid.* I moved around a lot when I was younger and have continued to do so into adulthood in attempt to find my place. Still haven’t found it, I don’t think.
(* Don’t call me an “Army brat.” I would not like it one bit. But I’ll have to save that rant for another time.)
Blouse: “Into Black”
Apparently, all you need to do to name your band these days is look down.
The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World
Puh-leeze. I could out-sad this list in my sleep. There are some good picks here, but no Nina Simone?
Try this mix I made if you want pure, desolate sadness (I know you do!): http://glueslabs.com/post/4585101820/hello-darkness-goodbye
Grass Widow: “Mannequin” (Wire cover)
My Hometown Is Better Than Yours
“Seattle is objectively superior to the place you grew up.”
I would be proud to call Seattle my hometown. It is pretty much superior to the places I grew up.
Ever had an apple give you the creepywink?
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart: “I Wanna Go All the Way (Demo)”
An ex (Taken with instagram)
