I will be hitting 27 in the next week, and I live alone in a different country, a culture which is completely different from my hometown, watch friends back home getting married, having babies, getting jobs while I sit here trying to learn a new language, trying to find a job in a rotten economy, without that much of a friends as an introvert, I was just randomly scrolling through Instagram where a post said "at 26, you are at the first season of FRIENDS" which made me look for the Rachel rant and I stumbled upon this piece of yours. Before, I used to panic about time running away, it felt like everything was a checklist, but now, as I have become more comfortable with myself, I find a solace with being slow, being late, and I feel the same like you do, "Maybe I’m not alone in feeling alone. Maybe there’s a beauty in the in-between - in getting coffee, in figuring things out, in taking the long way around. It’s a strange, bittersweet kind of freedom, but it’s mine. And maybe, just maybe, that’s enough for now."
Hi Geena! I loved reading this—it resonated so much. At one point in my life, I was you, except I was speedrunning everything. I had to find the love of my life, had to get married, had to launch my career immediately. NOW. NOW. NOW. Now, as I’m approaching 30, I’ve checked off all the things I thought were supposed to make me happy, but instead, I feel emptier than ever. I don’t know what’s next, and the stakes feel higher than ever.
All this to say—you’ve got it good :) Enjoy your coffee!
I will be hitting 27 in the next week, and I live alone in a different country, a culture which is completely different from my hometown, watch friends back home getting married, having babies, getting jobs while I sit here trying to learn a new language, trying to find a job in a rotten economy, without that much of a friends as an introvert, I was just randomly scrolling through Instagram where a post said "at 26, you are at the first season of FRIENDS" which made me look for the Rachel rant and I stumbled upon this piece of yours. Before, I used to panic about time running away, it felt like everything was a checklist, but now, as I have become more comfortable with myself, I find a solace with being slow, being late, and I feel the same like you do, "Maybe I’m not alone in feeling alone. Maybe there’s a beauty in the in-between - in getting coffee, in figuring things out, in taking the long way around. It’s a strange, bittersweet kind of freedom, but it’s mine. And maybe, just maybe, that’s enough for now."
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i've had this saved for weeks and finally got around to reading it - i'm so glad i did, it's such a beautiful piece. thank you for sharing 💐
You’re so kind, thank you so much!
Hi Geena! I loved reading this—it resonated so much. At one point in my life, I was you, except I was speedrunning everything. I had to find the love of my life, had to get married, had to launch my career immediately. NOW. NOW. NOW. Now, as I’m approaching 30, I’ve checked off all the things I thought were supposed to make me happy, but instead, I feel emptier than ever. I don’t know what’s next, and the stakes feel higher than ever.
All this to say—you’ve got it good :) Enjoy your coffee!
Reading this was a treat
Sooo well written
Thank you so much!
I love this so much ❤️
Thank you so much 💕