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On Being Photographed
I blinked and nine months have passed. My birthday – with the most memorable house party – was just a minute ago. I decided to celebrate myself quite spontaneously: my apartment full of…
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One Year in Letters: Writing Through Impostor Syndrome
September, always September I like September. It makes me think of the first day of school in my childhood: the gentle sunlight, the stationery shopping my mum and I used to do before…
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Coup de Foudre in Nice: A Spontaneous Solo Trip on the Côte d’Azur
beginning of April, late afternoon, flying over the Mediterranean at sunset.
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Constantin Brâncuși: Following His Art Across Europe
Across Time and Cities My first encounter with the work of Brâncuși happened in childhood, before I knew his name, his story, or his place in art history. I must have seen Poarta…
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International Day of Writing Letters ✉️
When Did It All Start? I remember very clearly the first time I sent out not letters, but a set of handmade cards to the little “team” I went grape picking with: my…
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A Newbie at TIFF: Falling in Love with Cluj and Cinema
I’ve been craving to visit Cluj for years Not just a passing wish, but a heart-level longing. This summer, it finally happened, and what better time to explore the city than during the…
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From the Danube Delta to TIFF and Back Again: My Journey Through Film Festivals
The first time I heard about a film festival...
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Unleashing Creativity: Crafting Your Signature Silver Ring
We need to create with our hands In an era dominated by mass-produced goods, there’s an inherent charm in crafting something unique with your own hands. Silver, with its timeless allure and versatility,…
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Embarking on a Journey of Winemaking
I embarked on an unfogettable adventure Back in September 2017, I embarked on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Romania, in a quaint village called Scânteiești, nestled within the Galați county, where…
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A mood boost: The Happiness Moments, a very personal collection
In the beginning of the year I started a little project, little letters from Florentina from the past to myself. Whenever I had a wonderful day, a meaningful encounter, shared a smile and…