monik sheth

Hi, I’m Monik. I live in Philly and grew up nearby. I also grew up alongside the internet.

I remember the joys of an analog childhood, like riding bikes til the streetlights came on or manhunt when we had a quorum.

I also remember how the internet swept through our generation as we were coming of age. AIM font choices as online expression, StarCraft with strangers.

Nowadays I work in tech and also continue to spend time away from it.

I’ve gotten a lot of value from the internet. So this website is where I’ll occasionally write what I call semiprose, so that I can try to give back to the internet in a small way.

If I haven’t written here in a while, imagine I’m outside riding my bike til the streetlights come on.

“Now comes the big question: What are you going to write about? And the equally big answer: Anything you damn well want. Anything at all…as long as you tell the truth. Write what you like, then imbue it with life and make it unique by blending in your own personal knowledge of life, friendship, relationships, sex, and work. Especially work. People love to read about work. God knows why, but they do.”

Stephen King, On Writing