Archive - Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits

A whole life is not a long time

The peace patient people get to enjoy, the happiness we imagine for others, 5 years together, other people's projects, not remembering how he died, and…

Jul 4 •

Alejandra Smits

June 2025

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

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