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Not That Bad

Digital diary of a girl in her 20s trying to live a slow and meaningful life. Personal essays. Thoughts. Research. Recommendations. Adventures.

By Julia

· Launched a year ago

It's Summer Again

On my last summer as a kid, finding a job, and why being 21 is a scam

May 29•Julia

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December 19th: A Personal Essay

On writing, social media audiences, and what I’m up to

Dec 19, 2025•Julia

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When following my dreams turns into an existential spiral

On authenticity, feeling stuck, being scared I’ll never be fully satisfied

Nov 3, 2025•Julia

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December 19th: A Personal Essay

Dec 19, 2025•Julia

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Girl visits Vermont and never wants to return to civilization

Oct 21, 2025•Julia

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Let Me Introduce Myself

May 25, 2025•Julia

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Gratitude is a rebellion

Jun 4, 2025•Julia

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It's really not that bad

Jun 2, 2025•Julia

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When following my dreams turns into an existential spiral

On traveling to Vermont and rethinking my entire life

Oct 21, 2025•Julia

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Gratitude is a rebellion

Turning to gratitude in a world of hustle and productivity

Jun 4, 2025•Julia

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It's really not that bad

A brief history on our name and it's meaning

Jun 2, 2025•Julia

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Let Me Introduce Myself

Let's be friends

May 25, 2025•Julia

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Welcome

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May 22, 2025•Julia

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Not That Bad

Digital diary of a girl in her 20s trying to live a slow and meaningful life. Personal essays. Thoughts. Research. Recommendations. Adventures.