Personal Essays

My week of iPlayer and relaxation

Went to Oxford for a writing course. Stayed for the TV licence.

Jul 21 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The Cost of Living

A London drama in three acts exploring material safety, the real cost of culture and how the 15-minute city is a reality the rich already live in even…

Apr 7 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Every day should be World Book Day

And other thoughts on marking important occasions and celebrating accordingly. Including today.

Mar 8 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

That call could have been an email

And other thoughts on life as an introvert who hates speaking on the phone

Mar 6 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Natural disasters

As a tornado comes to the UK, I've been reminded of another one but in human form.

Jan 22 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

New year, same me

On rejecting the tiresome mandate of reinventing ourselves in favour of doing more of what brings us joy.

Jan 7 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Patriarchy is dead, long live the patriarchy

An online stranger has assured me that men's rule is over.

Dec 20, 2023 •

Cristina Carmona Aliaga

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