Archive - Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits

Found a dog at the children's museum

Yes, things are possible. You can go for a jog to be a healthier person and die from the impact of a car running you over.

Jun 27 •

Alejandra Smits

Mom, what's my job?

My son's past life, taking forever to form an opinion, addicted to the New's cycle, a new planner cover and finding one's job.

Jun 20 •

Alejandra Smits

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about feet. My own, yes, but also other people’s.

Jun 13 •

Alejandra Smits

Keeping herself alive and socially apt was Herculean enough on its own—so why would she choose to have a baby?

Jun 6 •

Alejandra Smits

May 2025

April 2025

Can you feel the knife?

Let’s say there was a time when I would meet up with friends for coffee at 5 or 6 pm, willingly.

Apr 25 •

Alejandra Smits

This is why I write

(For the same reason I read: just existing doesn’t seem to be enough)

Apr 18 •

Alejandra Smits

4 years in Miami

1.470 days in Miami, alligators at night, teaching my son how to swear in Venezuelan, my current reading slump, what it means to like something on…

Apr 11 •

Alejandra Smits

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