Irving Ruan

Jul 17, 2024 | newyorker.com | Irving Ruan |Ellis Rosen

Diana, who makes going to bed at 9:30 P.M. look like the world’s most high-octane sport. Eric, who makes wearing clothes covered in dog hair seem like the hottest trend from this year’s Met Gala. Lahna, who makes having a hangover after consuming only one beer look like the next stage of human evolution, and not sad at all. Krystie, who makes “I love hiking” as a personality in Los Angeles seem as ridiculous as it is, but she can still laugh about it.

Jan 18, 2024 | newyorker.com | Jeremy Nguyen |Irving Ruan

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Jul 28, 2023 | newyorker.com | Irving Ruan

It is my hope that this log will contain my truth, should I never arrive at the Promised Land of Sunday Brunch. In this Moleskine, I shall recount the arduous task of navigating Kayla’s, Ashlee’s, and Josh’s overbooked calendars. But take comfort, my love, for I embark on this perilous journey with my trusty tools: a color-coded Google Calendar, basic administrative skills, hope.

Mar 18, 2023 | newyorker.com | Irving Ruan

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