Month: September 2022
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Buenos Aires, Argentina // Why are birthdays a source of anxiety?
I feel like there are two types of people in the world, those that love to celebrate their birthdays and those that do not. I am firmly in the second category. I love celebrating others but hate the pressure of throwing a party for myself. What if no one comes? What if no one has…
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil // Why do I do this to myself?
I first heard about Dollywood over 10 years ago, and was immediately intrigued and confused. Dollywood is a theme park created by Dolly Parton near her home town of Pigeon Ford, Tennessee. I viewed Dolly Parton through the lens of queer culture, and the star of such campy 80s classics as The Best Little Whorehouse…