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Noahie Valk
Welcome! This is where you can find my most up-to-date writings. Divided into two sections. 1) Cogito: a diary and 2) IOKTIKN: a collection of standalone essays and short stories.
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To say that I don't write every day to maintain relevance would be a lie. I do want to stay relevant to my readers, but not for anyone else's sake—only for (You). Thankfully, my site is structured so that those who wish to leave can...
Remember the gaps. I've been getting better at it myself, finding those lovely small glimpses of time where nothing seems to pass; nothing to process, nothing to manifest or build. Those small moments where Nothing Ever Happens—they're...
I find myself becoming a lot less rigid in my prayer life, which to some might sound like a good thing. For me, I don't see it as a bad thing so much as a slightly scary notion; there's a sense of fear in becoming complacent, telling...
Something I realized from the donation I received yesterday: it's a weekly donation of $1.15, which covers nearly all of my site's yearly operational costs. There's a sense of joy in that, but also a deep sense of fear in passing through...
You get to fuck off; I have to fuck off. That was a negative piece of self-talk I had in an internal monologue against the haters who probably don't even exist. What, you don't internally monologue against the haters? You should try it...
I've been quite tired lately, and I suspect this is because I haven't taken a midday nap in some time. Even after my morning caffeine dose, I still go about my day with much fatigue, but it's been tough trying to nap because even though...
Yesterday, I played trivia at a new bar. I was at this place a few minutes from my house a few weeks ago—in an entertainment district in my town—and was hanging out, doing stuff on my laptop. Across from that bar was another one, and...
I have plans for a new project, and I think this one's actually going to stick. However, it'll take a bit of setup on my part, but when I finally get it going, I think you'll really like it. I was considering whether or not I wanted to...
Since I started my job search, the leads I've been using have gone cold. I know I have to send out another wave of applications and make more phone calls, but I've been reconsidering whether I even have the capacity to go back to work....
Divine Liturgy was great today, thanks for asking. I am a small flame, but a flame nonetheless; so are (You). Since I've been home from church, this afternoon has revolved mostly around cleaning the computer room where Arthur is still...
Yesterday afternoon, I ended up picking up that cat, and it has been a nerve-wracking experience for him and me both. He's a six-year-old domestic shorthair named Arthur, and he is a nice little fella. Of course, rehoming can be a...
Your browser does not support the video tag. For the first time in a long time, I have no idea what I want to write about today. Well, my family might be getting a cat soon, but that's a bit too soon to tell at this point. Honestly, it's...
At trivia last night, I didn't pay for any booze or food the whole night. Once my friends had left, I decided to stick around for a quick smoke. After my smoke, I hit the ATM and got $20 so I could tip the bartenders for giving me my...
There really is no light at the end of the tunnel, right? Come on, that's not so bad. The tunnel's pretty nice, you know? Maybe we can pitch a tent here, have some coffee, and chat about tunnel life. That doesn't seem so bad, does it?...
Novelty is a real bitch, isn't it? What, you mean like how I can't come up with a better opening tag? Or the fact I use opening tags at all? Come on man, I'm trying to make art here. Anyway, having small moments (three-hour stretches) of...