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by A. Gijsbers van Wijk

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32-year-old playwright/writer/essayist living in New York City, with the goal of buying nothing in 2025; except active reports on my shopping habits like you're reading my diary, and posts about consumerism, creative practice, living slowly.

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About A. Gijsbers van Wijk

Human person, living in Brooklyn, where everything I own is covered in dog hair.

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