all essays.

some losses linger without explanation. 'remembering people i barely knew' explores why certain lives stay with us, even when closeness was brief or never fully formed.

Feeling average can start to feel like failure when being noticed becomes part of how we measure success. This piece reflects on self-worth, visibility, and learning to value ordinary effort without needing to stand out.

This essay examines how media shapes the way consent is interpreted in interpersonal relationships. Rather than treating consent as a single moment of agreement, it explores how repeated portrayals of ambiguity, silence, and persistence teach people which cues are read as permission. By focusing on interpretation rather than intent, the piece highlights how learned norms influence real-world boundaries and miscommunication.

People often assume the way they use their phone camera is a matter of personal preference. This content analysis examines how iPhone and Android users differ in everyday photography habits, and what those differences reveal about how platform design shapes visual behavior.