Let August be August.
And let yourself
just be
even in
the uncertainty.
-Morgan Harper Nichols
I have had plenty of conversations, both with others and myself, about restarting this venture. Although most ended in the affirmative, I was still hesitant.
Hasn't it been too long? Maybe I don't want others to read my words. What would other people's perceptions of me be? Those thoughts always made previous conversations obsolete. Like they never happened. What was the point in continuing this project if the only person it mattered to was me?
Then, I realized the original reason I started this project was to get recognition for my work. Whether it was papers written in college or a way to cope with my surroundings, the goal has always been selfish. Why would I work so hard, just to receive a grade, a transcript, and a degree, with no aspirations or goals to show for it? This leads me to the present day, eight months since returning home. 8 months of rest, confusion, and brainstorming.
All of this to conclude, I am back, at least in the short term, to share my thoughts as a post-college grad. I have written pages upon pages of ideas and quips that are much better left seen, rather than unseen, buried into the recesses of a Word document.
Next week’s post will be an introspection on solo travel. This will be from my experience as a study-abroad student. If that interests you, stay tuned! There will be a lot more coming in the next several weeks. Until then…
Welcome back!