Charlie’s Journal
A Companion’s Guide to Staying Present for the (Lunar) New Year
The biggest challenge is to be present. I’m confident I’m not the only one who ruminates incessantly. The human mind hardly ever keeps still, and while it’s a valuable faculty we ought to occasionally throw a bone – keep it occupied with something more or less productive – I do believe it should be interrupted on a regular basis. And, you know, I can help with that.
What It’s Really Like Being a Tall Escort: Confessions of a Leggy Luxury Companion
Sometimes I joke that everybody loves a tall woman, but nobody wants to walk next to her. Of course, as my track record of strolling partners has shown me, this isn’t true. Yet from my experience, height does seem to function like a psychological litmus test: people reveal their relation to norms, confidence, and self-image instantly in how they respond to it.
Five Reasons to Choose Independent Escorts over Agency Escorts: Why Autonomy Matters
One of the biggest concerns my clients used to have when I worked through an agency was whether or not I was actually happy to see them.
I think, therefore I Amsterdam: Tulip Fever
Although the tulip did not originate in the Netherlands, it became deeply intertwined with the country’s history as patron of accumulation. Our country is often regarded as the first market-based economy, preceding England, which later expanded the model through industrialization. Tulips, then, serve not as a symbol of national origin, but as an emblem of a new political economy: capitalism.
Why Tipping Companions Will Buy You Nothing: On Generosity, Kant, and the German railway
A close friend of mine recently sought my advice as he prepared to meet a companion for the first time. He wanted to know how to ensure the experience was enjoyable for both him and his guest. I was genuinely pleased he turned to me—it felt exciting, like watching someone step into a new world with trust in your guidance. “Ask me anything,” I told him. “I’ll share whatever you need to know.”
Autostraddle Interview: on women (not) hiring escorts
I had the huge honor of talking to Riese, one of the founders, recap writer extraordinaire, and fellow (ex-)sex worker, about my own sapphic adventures as a luxury escort.
Moving musings: on magnolia, wonder, and coming all over again
A lover of (w)horticulture but not well-versed in the taxonomy of trees, I did not know exactly which flowers to expect come bloom…
On Neophilia, Deepening and Making God Laugh
Did you know you can categorize animals by their attraction or aversion to newness? Neophilia, the love of novelty, is a measure of curiosity, adaptability, and the capacity to thrive in changing environments. Neophiles are drawn to new experiences, quick to embrace learning, and often playful risk-takers.