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"It feels wrong to move into a place that already has a life of its own. The ecosystem is already in place. I feel like a stranger here. Traditionally a family makes a home, but without a family, this home seems to have come about of its own accord. As I set my things on the desk and begin to unpack, I notice that I'm not the only stranger in the room... an empty bookshelf sits in the back corner... Finally, I unpack my books. A half-empty bookshelf, that is much better. Already I feel like I've made a friend"
          -A Half-Empty Bookshelf  by Luke Tiday


To fill the gaps for you I am a college student studying motion design. This blog is not a single story, rather, think of it as my Half-Empty Bookshelf. As a collector of short stories, my collection is both a reflection of myself as well as a reflection of the world I live in. I aim to fill this blog with refreshing bite-size stories that can easily fit easily into your daily rush. So sit back and relax. Let's fill the bookshelf!

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