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September 25, 2024

Boredom: Taking Things Up A Notch

I woke up sick today and, consequently, felt like the world was against me. Thus, I watched a couple of videos on "gap years." Most of them happen to be positive takes on the matter; now, keep in mind, I am into almost month 2 of my very own gap year. The video served as a form of consolation and comfort as to "Yeah, other people are also doing this, it's fine!" since I have been feeling a little isolated.

For context, for the past two years, I have been living on an island in the East Coast of the United States, which, don't get me wrong, is awesome. I met the most incredible people and the dearest friends here; these past two years have been an insane dream. However, since graduating from high school here, those amazing people have thus moved on to college. I am going to college, too! Only, next year due to my and my parents' decision to take a gap year. Moreover, living on this awesome island has its downfalls, especially as we head into fall and winter.

Academically and career-wise, I have been having no issues with it. I have applied to internships focused on the career I want to follow pos BA, am studying different languages, and reading more into courses and topics of my philosophy major. However, seeing my friends in college makes me feel as though I am missing out on a social life more than anything. Visiting them in college is no problem, but, to keep things in perspective, it takes a 45min ferry to the mainland and a 2-hour drive to the nearest city. I have no problem with either of those circumstances, only it makes it hard to visit every weekend or even every two weekends.

Consequently, this does not diminish the people and communities I have in my favor on the island.

Moreover, after spending some time watching videos of people talking about their own journey with gap years, I have decided to keep and follow a list of activities that can and will keep me busy during these 9 months of self-growth. I am a very schedule and pressure-driven person, so I am making these next nine months a period of learning to let go as well as self-discipline!

The island is beautiful and the people are the nicest around. Why not make connections and take advantage of what it has to offer: beautiful beaches, landscapes, experiences people, and much more I want and must explore.

I wanted to keep my thoughts and ideas on paper, but find that I am a way better typer, so keeping a blog is the most versatile way to do that. I am very excited about this and seem to have found a new purpose other than academic validation.

I want to include pictures, music, movies, quotes, and everything that I deem important for the day.