Lauren Perez Silva
@laurenapsilva.bsky.social
NYC freelancer writing essays and health
justamixofthings.substack.com
justamixofthings.substack.com
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i LOVE pointless little essays. everyone does! what else would you read in an incognito window while on the clock if not a 5,000-word meandering bit of prose for prose’s sake
December 29, 2024 at 4:39 PM
i LOVE pointless little essays. everyone does! what else would you read in an incognito window while on the clock if not a 5,000-word meandering bit of prose for prose’s sake
Reposted by Lauren Perez Silva
Are you interested in following the rise of an author from nothing to (hopefully) something? Then you should read my blog in the form of a newsletter. I can't guarantee every post is a banger but I can guarantee I've seen worse blogs.
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Look at Your Fish
Follow my effort to establish a career as an author. Along the way I’ll share personal stories, gifs, jokes, and maybe some facts about fish. Sends every other Tuesday at 10AM ET.
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October 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Are you interested in following the rise of an author from nothing to (hopefully) something? Then you should read my blog in the form of a newsletter. I can't guarantee every post is a banger but I can guarantee I've seen worse blogs.
buttondown.com/dereksilva?t...
buttondown.com/dereksilva?t...
I wish there was an IMDb for books. Like where we could have all in one place the behind the scenes trivia and inspo and stuff!!!
March 19, 2024 at 6:22 PM
I wish there was an IMDb for books. Like where we could have all in one place the behind the scenes trivia and inspo and stuff!!!
He’s the one who almost died but I’m the essayist here
Thx for sharing and for goin to the ER last year
Thx for sharing and for goin to the ER last year
About a year ago I almost died from a fluke heart condition. How close I got to death depends on which day you catch me telling the story, but you can also hear @laurenapsilva.bsky.social tell it much more eloquently from her perspective:
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Hot young widow
Is there a support group for this?
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February 26, 2024 at 11:28 PM
He’s the one who almost died but I’m the essayist here
Thx for sharing and for goin to the ER last year
Thx for sharing and for goin to the ER last year
Has this been done before or am I a genius
February 6, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Has this been done before or am I a genius
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ON SIGHT.
Good morning to everyone who spent the last two days promising Yolanda Saldivar a bidi bidi beat down 👊🏾
February 5, 2024 at 7:50 PM
ON SIGHT.
In this week's Substack, I remember the bullet journal 📓 craze (and how I thought it would cure my depression) and reflect on how self care has changed for me over the years ✨
Pls read, and if you feel so moved, like, subscribe, comment, etc
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
Pls read, and if you feel so moved, like, subscribe, comment, etc
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
Self care and planners
Remember the bullet journal craze??
open.substack.com
January 31, 2024 at 9:21 PM
In this week's Substack, I remember the bullet journal 📓 craze (and how I thought it would cure my depression) and reflect on how self care has changed for me over the years ✨
Pls read, and if you feel so moved, like, subscribe, comment, etc
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
Pls read, and if you feel so moved, like, subscribe, comment, etc
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
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if governments feel like it they can start an actual world war but it is impossible to get free e-file passed so you can do your taxes easier
January 22, 2024 at 1:21 PM
if governments feel like it they can start an actual world war but it is impossible to get free e-file passed so you can do your taxes easier
Latest blog post is up! This one covers my many failings at trivia night as a master of none
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
#personalessay
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#personalessay
Master of none
Invite me to trivia night at your own risk
open.substack.com
January 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Latest blog post is up! This one covers my many failings at trivia night as a master of none
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
#personalessay
open.substack.com/pub/justamix...
#personalessay
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Took lovely Bear to the vets today and yep, his eye has to come out. It's going to be pricey and this month is TOUGH.
Anything you can chip in would be a huge help 🥰
www.paypal.com/pools/c/919c...
Anything you can chip in would be a huge help 🥰
www.paypal.com/pools/c/919c...
Help neglected Bear live his pirate dreams
Earlier this week, my little cat shelter Holly's Merry Moggies collected gorgeous Bear from his temporary home after his owner passed away.
Sadly, he was in a really sorry state. Riddled with fleas,...
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January 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Took lovely Bear to the vets today and yep, his eye has to come out. It's going to be pricey and this month is TOUGH.
Anything you can chip in would be a huge help 🥰
www.paypal.com/pools/c/919c...
Anything you can chip in would be a huge help 🥰
www.paypal.com/pools/c/919c...
Watching The Producers and Jeremy Allen White looks A LOT like young Gene Wilder???? Am I tripping
January 14, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Watching The Producers and Jeremy Allen White looks A LOT like young Gene Wilder???? Am I tripping
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I got 3 work emails today, why
December 26, 2023 at 8:34 PM
I got 3 work emails today, why
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December 17, 2023 at 3:59 PM
I've been a member of @thecity.bsky.social for a few years and it's my go-to source for what's happening in NYC. Please donate if you can! And sign up for their newsletter while you're at it – it's got daily news, weather, and fun events around the city!
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Mondays are such a bummer because the NYT crossword goes back to being too easy
December 11, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Mondays are such a bummer because the NYT crossword goes back to being too easy
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WHOSE CAT DID THIS
November 28, 2023 at 10:05 PM
WHOSE CAT DID THIS
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reminder that national geographic was gutted and all staff writers fired so the brand could be turned into a clothing store
November 28, 2023 at 1:53 AM
reminder that national geographic was gutted and all staff writers fired so the brand could be turned into a clothing store
NOOOOOOOOOOO
November 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOO
I can’t believe I have to respond to emails for the rest of my life
November 6, 2023 at 9:01 PM
I can’t believe I have to respond to emails for the rest of my life