I finally got accepted to Raya, the internet's most mysterious dating app, expecting celebrities, romance, and maybe a meet-cute worthy of a rom-com. Instead, I found expensive subscriptions, silent matches, and the realization that exclusivity doesn't automatically make something better.

unnecessary opinions, emotional attachment to fictional characters, and my ongoing commitment to consuming media like it’s a full-time job

how a bunch of thoughts, impulses, and a need for a creative outlet turned into this.

Sunsets, champagne, and… scrubbing toilets at midnight. A very honest take on yacht life.