BORING

One of my biggest fears in life is becoming a boring person. There have been points during this semester when I felt like it was happening. I would run into friends I hadn’t made time for and they would ask “What happened to you? Where have you been?” and I would jokingly respond that SED is consuming my life and I’ve been really busy lately. These are pathetic excuses. Sometimes I would choose not to reach out to an old friend, for fear of having nothing... Read More

Spontaneity

So many of my friends are travelers. Some have studied abroad in the past, some are abroad now, or some have just traveled a lot on their own. I try to live vicariously through them, as if hearing about all their adventures will transfer some of their coolness to me. As excited as I get to hear their stories, I feel pangs of jealousy when I think about how little of the world I’ve experienced. My way of coping is by trying to take in as many tips and recommendations as I... Read More