I’m going to move out and go to college soon. Which means, there is no way I can take all of this stuff with me.
Tag: personal column
Understanding of nostalgia elicits understanding of self
Nostalgia is viewing the past through rose-colored glasses.
Indecision prompts self reflection, need for change
I usually roll the dice and hope for the best.
Artist perseveres despite societal scrutiny over career path
Artsy fartsy.
Societal deficit in empathy sparks reflection on personal behavior, necessity of compassion
“It’s so easy to laugh, it’s so easy to hate; it takes strength to be gentle and kind.”
Long distance relationship changes definition of love
How could I fall in love with someone that I had never physically met?
Recollection of a dark time in life prompts reconsideration of the importance of friendship
When you can’t see a way out, look to your surroundings: your friends.
Complicated relationship with sleep leads to new point of view
Maybe you can’t have it all.
Accepting fullness of self-identity proves more challenging, significant than love for outer appearance
You don’t have to feel or be attractive to love yourself or have a fulfilling life.
Employment leads to changing priorities, forces habit of time management
I always imagined that the transition to my late teenage years would be gradual and slow. I saw myself gradually easing myself into adulthood, getting my toes wet before I dove into the deep end. But now I’m worrying about managing my money, making sure I work enough hours, and planning for things way in advance, all on top of keeping my grades up so I can advance in my field.
