Archive for February, 2022

Not My Time to Die

Posted: 8th February 2022 by Jiang Helen in Dazed and Confused

First time stepped into an underground hardcore scene in New York City.  I was not prepared.  The lineup comprised four metal/hardcore bands.  The entire show lasted for almost four hours.  It was a total catharsis.  There was so much moshing and jumping around and pushing and stage-diving.  Every second I felt someone would get hurt […]

A Night Out

Posted: 7th February 2022 by Jiang Helen in Flash Fiction

[This is a fictional piece.  Any similarity to actual persons or occurrences is purely coincidental.] My date canceled on me due to the fact that they couldn’t finish packing in time for moving the next day. I probably should have canceled the reservation at this seemingly upscale cocktail bar, but I did not. Not only […]