One of My Many Passion Projects: Writing Fanfiction
Lauren Long (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I first discovered fanfiction in college. I was a Glee fan at the time and shipped Puck and Rachel (Puckleberry), so all of the fanfictions I read were about them. I remember feeling like Finn and Rachel’s relationship was forced, while the one between Puck and Rachel was […]
What Do I Know About Love?
Mahsa Sheikh, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Love is, in essence, beautiful. It fills our hearts with unfaltering excitement, and shows the path to lead a more wholesome and fuller life at the service of those we truly care about. Without love, life is meaningless and empty, and there is no joy in doing the things […]
Fandom Hearts
Rowan Sanan (he/him/his), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Fandoms have changed greatly over the years, especially as internet and social culture has shifted. More “underground” communities like those of the game Dungeons & Dragons have since turned into mainstream global presences both in person and online. Where one of the only places to meet like-minded people […]
The Power of Platonic Love: A Friendship Built to Last
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Platonic love, often misunderstood as a mere absence of romantic desire, is a deep and abiding connection that can provide comfort, joy and meaning in our lives. Unlike romantic relationships, which can be complex and fraught with expectations, platonic love between friends offers an unencumbered bond built on […]
I Don’t Deserve the Cranberry and Pepper Boursin Cheese I Bought From Costco
Neema Ejercito (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Please note that this article discusses sexual abuse and assault. As I go through my healing journey, I celebrate the small wins of taking my inner artist out on dates. I even sent myself snail mail, which felt weird because I kept hiding the envelope from my husband, […]
A Community of Friends
Nei (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer In society’s hierarchy of important and unimportant things, platonic love often takes the short end of the stick in comparison to romantic love. Romantic love is highly sought-after and desired by most, and the absence of it is considered a failure, social suicide to the more melodramatic. People often […]
Choosing Love
Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I know I say “I love you” multiple times a day and it’s probably to the point where it might even border on annoying to my loved ones. It’s just so important for me to express my gratitude and my deepest sentiments. The act of showing love […]
How I Became Fluent in Love Languages
Diny Davis (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in your relationship, where your words just don’t seem to resonate with your partner? If so, it’s possible that the two of you […]
Fluent in Love
Grace Cheng (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Exploring the complexities of love and connectivity is a challenge filled with many pitfalls. Many people find that subtle details in relationships can be perplexing, which leads to affection being misunderstood. My perspective changed profoundly when I encountered Gary Chapman’s five love languages principle. The idea that people express […]
Safe Space
Eri Ikezawa (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer As I have gotten older, I’ve gotten better at localizing sectors of toxicity in my personal life. Since I view my internal world as a factory that I need to keep well-oiled, serviced, and maintained to be a functional and happy human being, any source of […]