The Basement People

My one boring tip to anyone in their 20s is to resist the temptation to rot in your room every time you get a free moment. Dismiss any neuroses you have about going outside and "being perceived". Be a dictator about it, plan your hangouts like they are binding commitments. No excuses! Go to the bar with your friends. Be kinda hungover at work. Socializing is like exercise; even if you don't feel like you want to, you should still do it because it's good for you.

Don’t forget you can still have fun while getting your shit together

Look at you showing up even though your heart is heavy. Look at you pushing through even though you feel the sadness weigh you down. Look at you staying in touch with family and friends, taking care of yourself by eating, sleeping and making time for your hobbies even though the world feels like it is falling apart around you. Just look at you persisting despite it all, my love. Take it slow - baby steps every single day. Don't let these hard days discourage you. You are so much stronger than you think. And things will get better sooner than you can imagine. I am incredibly proud of you.

You're growing into a new life rhythm. Embrace the feeling of discomfort that naturally comes with change.

realizing nothing can fill my void other than doing everything i promised myself i would do

The most romantic thing you can do when you’re in love with someone is giving them room to just exist, they do not belong to you.

Let people miss you. Let things unfold without your interference. Let life surprise you. Control is exhausting, trust is freedom.

I love having a beautiful interaction with a stranger and being like yeah I may be forever changed bc of this one simple and sweet moment