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No Reciprocation Necessary
Welcome to my essay corner, a collection of personal reflections and stories I can’t shake. These aren’t hot takes or diary entries, but curated thoughts about caregiving, queerness, family, grief and the odd beauty of being human. New posts land every other Tuesday (or close enough).
Read, relate, roll your eyes, but remember, no need to respond. -- No reciprocation necessary.
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“Backlight” - The Final Year, Part 5
Terrell Tilford pen-pal magic, an indestructible camcorder, and a candlestick homage to Nadine Cooper. A look at Misguided: Episode 21 — "The Accident"
6 days ago


“Backlight” - The Final Year, Part 4
Kim Zimmer's "commercial sex," Poshmark handcuff mishaps, and closing the door on Paul and Kyle. A look at Misguided: Episode 20 — "The Reunion"
Sep 7


“Backlight” - The Final Year, Part 3
Undisclosed locations, Y&R wardrobe steals, and a dark twist in Paul's bedroom. A look at Misguided: Episode 19 — "The Crush"
Aug 31


"Backlight" - The Final Year, Part 2
High school timelines, rewriting the past, and getting a drink thrown in my face by soap royalty. A look at Misguided: Episode 18 — "The Chemistry"
Aug 24


"Backlight" - The Final Year, Part 1
Sitting in awe as the final season begins, and turning heartbreak into art. A look at Misguided: Episode 17 - "The Comeback"
Aug 17


Nervous Energy
Creating art for yourself, and letting others discover it on their own terms.
Aug 13


"Backlight" - The Pivot Year
All joking aside, it was time for drama, romance, and raising the stakes -- Looking back on Season 3 of Misguided
Aug 10


"Backlight" - The Dream Year
Party crashing, casting panic, and being too funny for Daytime, a look back at Season 2 of Misguided.
Aug 3


"Backlight" - The First Year
Friends, Favors, and a Fanboy's Journey Chasing a Dream... Looking back at Misguided's First Season
Jul 27


Introducing, "Backlight"
Shining a little extra light on the final season of "Misguided," and the road that brought us here.
Jul 24






Personal Inventory
As one chapter closes and others quietly take shape, I pause to take inventory. This reflection explores finishing long-term work, the unease that follows completion, and the choice to stay present without rushing toward whatever comes next.
Jan 7


Not The Whole Story
Trying to pass my life off as “same old, same old” doesn’t hold up anymore. Somewhere between school pickup and stirring mac and cheese, I realized I’ve built a life that’s fuller, louder, and more mine than I’ve let myself admit.
Nov 15, 2025


Behind the Harness & Sash - Masks & Meaning
Stepping into my title year means overcoming old shyness and showing up authentically. From honoring my soap-opera roots and designing my official title pin, to embracing every side of myself in a new photo shoot.
Sep 29, 2025


Behind the Sash & Harness - Encuerado Weekend
Balancing a busy film set with my first public appearances as a new titleholder, I stepped out for Encuerado Weekend: finding art, making connections, and getting a warm welcome into the community.
Sep 16, 2025


Almost Enough
Running on little sleep and big dreams, I reflect on ambition, burnout, and the quiet grace of showing up imperfectly. Maybe I didn’t hit every goal, but maybe that’s exactly the point.
Aug 2, 2025
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