It's been a while since my last post. A lot has happened in my life, which has somehow changed me. As I've grown older—I'm now in my 30—I still feel somewhat clueless. I don't know what direction to take in my life. I still love the same things, doing what my younger self always enjoyed. The only thing I've realised that's changed is the way I perceive things.
Nothing seems permanent.
Time keeps moving forward.
It's unsettling how my desire for solitude has grown as I've grown older. I find comfort in my small, close-knit circle—just my family and best friends. I no longer feel the need to expand my social network. Even at work, I prefer to interact only with those I directly collaborate with. Small talk irritates me, and engaging with strangers doesn't interest me.
I find solace in my own little world.
I truly value my freedom and solitude.
After my beloved grandma's passing last October and my dad had a stroke, my life changed quite drastically. An empty void appeared in my heart, and nothing will ever be the same. But what's truly scary is that this is just how life works. I used to feel indifferent when people would say, "Well, that's life." The only thing that counters this fear is realising that I'm not alone in experiencing such loss in this world. However, witnessing how each person reacts and feels differently also makes me question: Should I really be feeling this melancholy?
Clearly, I overthink again.
I tried to move on, or at least I attempted to treat myself, by allowing happiness back into my life and embarking on new adventures. I took a five-day trip back to Bali, and I'm truly grateful to my company for granting me time off without any hassle. Every time I travel, I'm reminded of the myriad possibilities that life offers beyond the routine I've grown accustomed to. Stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring new horizons feels refreshing, and returning home afterward brings a sense of renewal.There are some things left unsaid in everyday life, and I find solace in expressing them through my personal blog.