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glacial illusions - by Spencer Chang - spencer's thoughts

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growing up as a chameleon and learning to wield shapeshifting

I'm sitting in a cute coffee shop in Amsterdam trying to undo my jet lag adjustment before my flight back. I really love the coffee/cafe culture here. Not only is the coffee excellent, but also there's an attention to details that offer homeyness, like a side cushion for drinks, vibrant plants, and a light-filled space. It exemplifies the sort of mid-century, modern living that permeates the city: the bike-filled streets, the abundance of upscale furniture stores, the neat rows of brownstone houses. I've been thinking about what it feels like to be perceived by others and how that resulting…

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