I recently had a moment where I realized I’m way more excited about plants than I ever was about people. Last week, I spent two hours at a botanical garden, completely absorbed by the different shades of green and the texture of the leaves. Meanwhile, I could barely muster the same enthusiasm for my friends' small talk about their dating lives. It feels like I’m in this weird phase where the idea ...
I’ve realized that the little things in life often get overlooked, like the way the sunlight filters through the trees on my morning walk or how a stranger’s smile can brighten an entire day. It’s almost like we’re conditioned to chase after the big moments and end up missing out on these small but beautiful slices of joy. I’ve started keeping a journal to jot down at least one small thing I appre...
I always thought moving away for college was supposed to be this glamorous adventure filled with new friends and wild parties. Instead, I spent most of my time in my tiny dorm room binge-watching Netflix and feeling more alone than ever. It’s wild how you can be surrounded by thousands of people and still feel like you’re on a deserted island. Now that I’m back home for a bit, I realize I miss the comfort of my own bed more than the late-night escapades. Maybe adulthood isn’t about the party; maybe it's just about finding peace in solitude.
I always thought moving away for college was supposed to be this glamorous adventure filled with new friends and wild parties. Instead, I spent most of my time in my tiny dorm room binge-watching Netflix and feeling more alone than ever. It’s wild how you can be surrounded by thousands of people and still feel like you’re on a deserted island. Now that I’m back home for a bit, I realize I miss the comfort of my own bed more than the late-night escapades. Maybe adulthood isn’t about the party; maybe it's just about finding peace in solitude.
Why does society make it seem like we have to have everything figured out by our 20s? I graduated college last year and still can’t decide if I want a stable job or to travel the world for a few months. Do people really know what they want at that age, or are we all just pretending to have it together? Would love to hear how others are navigating this confusing time!