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Alaykka Fowler

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Jan 22

I Found Solace in the Middle of ‘Nowhere’ A Couple Summers Ago

“Gueberschwihr — that’s where I’m going.” The interested look on my coworker’s face instantly turned into an expression of judgment and let out a resounding “WHY” as I responded to his curiosity about my summer holiday plans. …

Travel

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I Found Solace in the Middle of ‘Nowhere’ A Couple Summers Ago
I Found Solace in the Middle of ‘Nowhere’ A Couple Summers Ago
Travel

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Jun 27, 2022

I Turned 29… Now what?

One thing that you should know about me is that ever since I moved to France, away from all things familiar and people I love, I’ve started feeling irrationally upset during my birthday period every year. I turned 29 this month, and this time was not an exception. Maybe, it…

Life

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I Turned 29… Now what?
I Turned 29… Now what?
Life

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Oct 3, 2021

Love Is

On a rainy late August evening, I found myself sitting in a neighborhood Parisian bar sipping my usual glass of Côtes du Rhône with a friend I have never met in real life before. We were having one of those existential conversations that used to fill up our hour-long talks…

Love

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Love Is
Love Is
Love

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Jun 14, 2021

How to Suck at Writing

All right, I’m coming out clean. I am a phony. I am no longer a good writer. In fact, you don’t have any idea how many times I hit backspace on my keyboard only to have come up with this rather lame intro. I guess that alone gives me the…

Writing

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How to Suck at Writing
How to Suck at Writing
Writing

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Mar 8, 2021

How to Know that Someone is That Into You — like, for real

Several relentless dates and flirtation-ships later, I believe I now know the answer. Trust me, this is based on true stories. Admit it. We’ve all Googled this phrase at least once in our lives. However, despite being a fan of relationship list-icles and reading numerous content on this topic, I…

Relationships

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How to Know that Someone is That Into You — like, for real
How to Know that Someone is That Into You — like, for real
Relationships

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Sep 26, 2020

The 6 Major Reflections I Had As Life Happened

It’s been a little over two years already since I arrived in France and as I have always said, so much has happened since then. Even more for these past months. I can’t even believe that I find it acceptable to write in fragments already. You know that saying “With…

Reflections

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The 6 Major Reflections I Had As Life Happened
The 6 Major Reflections I Had As Life Happened
Reflections

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Feb 12, 2020

What Writing Letters to Strangers for A Month Taught Me

This isn’t about romance — no dating apps were involved in the process. — The world has been increasingly connected nowadays that we seem to have forgotten what it is like to actually connect. And if we do want to connect with people we don’t necessarily know, we automatically associate it with the intention to build romance or land casual hookups. It’s as if…

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What Writing Letters to Strangers for A Month Taught Me
What Writing Letters to Strangers for A Month Taught Me

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Dec 2, 2019

How I Went from Being A Full-Paying Student to Getting Into A Dual Master’s Program Abroad for Free

For clarification purposes, I didn’t have a fully-funded scholarship when I came to France to pursue a Master’s degree. But, I might be graduating with a double degree (if I survive this program) for a fraction of the cost. …

Education

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How I Went from A Full-Paying Student to Getting Into A Dual Master’s Program Abroad for Free
How I Went from A Full-Paying Student to Getting Into A Dual Master’s Program Abroad for Free
Education

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Jun 26, 2019

The Leaf and the Girl by the Window

On crumbling and pulling through — I look at the hustle and bustle of the crowd and vehicles as they take one more inch of movement towards the places they are headed to. A car speeds by, eager to be reunited with its home. …

Short Story

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Foliage
Foliage
Short Story

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Jun 12, 2019

Humanity Amidst Fiction

Once upon a time, we were dreamers. We have always been. — Our childhood taught us to believe in possibilities, in everything, and fairytales gave a major contribution to this. They played a huge part in molding our imaginations and our personalities. The things we read, read to us, and saw opened our eyes to the light of hope — even if…

Love

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Humanity Amidst Fiction
Humanity Amidst Fiction
Love

4 min read

Alaykka Fowler

Alaykka Fowler

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Born in the Philippines. Living in France. Writing for the heck of it.

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