PETRI.CHARD

A Thot's Thoughts

Petri.chard is a play on Petrichor — the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. A place to talk about life, relationships, and how to reframe our thoughts, as we patiently wait for it to rain again.

I've reserved this space to be introspective. It's essentially a public journal for those who care to know me beyond the physical.

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Death is a fixture.

It’s been a while. I’m existing in a limbo state of figuring out what’s next. Every time I feel like I’m about to get my head above water...

Richard Chao

Aug 231 min read

Fear Not, For You Will Fail Again.

This is a somber, yet cathartic way to start the year. My values haven't changed. The grief of letting love go is all too familiar. As I...

Richard Chao

Feb 102 min read

Be realistic.

I think we have this idea of what love is. Is it kindness? It it understanding? it it passion? Is it undefined? Do we need definitions?...

Richard Chao

Dec 21, 20242 min read

I am.

I am grateful. I am elusive. I am tenacious. I am magnetic. I am ethereal. I am outrageous. I am unabashful. I am torpid. I am trapped in...

Richard Chao

Jun 16, 20241 min read

Take Pause

There are no eyes watching. There is no judge, jury, witness. There’s just you. What do you do? The way I reflect on life leaves me with...

Richard Chao

May 27, 20241 min read

At what point.

I have not written in a while. It’s because I haven’t been happy with myself. Taking a moment to reflect on who I’ve become and how it’s...

Richard Chao

May 22, 20242 min read

I Feel Better

These past few months were a lot of emotions. Mostly positive, productive, and enlightening. I haven't been in a super sexy mood since...

Richard Chao

Feb 18, 20234 min read

Sorry... truly

I keep hoping I've hit rock bottom and there's nothing left to lose. Turns out, there's a whole layer of trauma beneath the surface. I...

Richard Chao

Nov 27, 20221 min read

Happy.. er?

Tonight was a wonderful night, being surrounded by Burning Man campmates. It's comforting to be in a safe space and just lose yourself a...

Richard Chao

Nov 20, 20221 min read

A Lack of Subtly

Recently, I've been showing a more sincere part of myself with others. Instead of molding my responses to fit their desired interaction,...

Richard Chao

Oct 30, 20222 min read

Another night.

There's a deep, unsettling feeling of melancholy in my soul. I thought I moved beyond survival instincts, that I was in a position where...

Richard Chao

Oct 16, 20222 min read

Start of Something New

This song perfectly encapsulated how my September went. Back To Being Friends - Lauren Spencer Smith The need to feel productive. After...

Richard Chao

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Where Do You Go From Here?

I Don't Know What To Feel A long rant about how I've been doing. It's been a while since I've had the emotional energy to blog. Leading...

Richard Chao

Sep 7, 20223 min read

For One Please

I feel better. I feel content. I also just want to be alone. I'm not ready.. and that's okay. I realized that I can allow myself to feel...

Richard Chao

Aug 21, 20221 min read

Why So Sad

It closed without much closure. I feel like hiding away and shutting off for a bit, but I can't. Responsibilities, traveling,...

Richard Chao

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Not My Best

Dancing the night away, meeting new people, not caring about how ridiculous I looked while having fun... I paused, saw myself surrounded...

Richard Chao

Jul 30, 20222 min read

Control

Another ramble ramble, she's drunk. 🥴 Oofta, what a night... at the same place, eating the same pizza. Got to see my friend dj, what an...

Richard Chao

Jul 23, 20222 min read

Sad Love Songs - Always A Mood

A long, droning ramble. Enjoy at your own risk. What I'm Listening To - Something Stupid | Nancy & Frank Sinatra Isn't it strange how...

Richard Chao

Jul 15, 20224 min read

One More Month

I skipped writing yesterday and spend the evening sleeping. Going out for Sunday Funday and then working on Monday was a slight mistake,...

Richard Chao

Jul 12, 20221 min read

Resetting Myself

Shorter post today. It's a lazy Sunday for sure, woke up with a slight hangover and attempted to do all the things I put off during the...

Richard Chao

Jul 10, 20223 min read

SKINCARE

What I'm currently using and loving! Shoot me an email or DM if you have suggestions I should try!

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WORKOUT CLOTHES

Jed North Tanktops - THE BEST, such a great fit and texture!
Gradual (cheap on Amazon) - They perfectly match the colors of the Jed North tanks, 3-inch inseam to be a cute thottie!
Sweaty Betty Sweats & Jumpsuits - The fabric is so soft, the fit hugs your curves in the right way. They're on the expensive end, but totally worth it!

WHAT IS THIS?

Petri.chard is my creative outlet pet project. My hope is this will be an interesting, interactive, and insightful space. I find writing helps me process my emotions, reframe my thinking, and grants a glimpse into the experience of a gay, Asian Minnesotan living in San Francisco.

Feel free to email or DM me with topic suggestions, otherwise I'll keep ranting about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

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