Dear Diary, Well, I guess if yesterday was a day of resolution, today was a day of resistance. My journey toward authenticity stumbled upon its first conflict. A mix of emotions is arising.Do I fear that I’ve isolated myself even more? Will I be able to walk through my city (once I’m back) without the… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Yesterday, I noticed I was in a kind of angry mood. There was no specific reason, even though I could point to some areas of frustration. As usual, I was trying to “evolve” that feeling when an insight/question struck me: what if this “anger” is actually me reconnecting with my inner strength? It… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Last night’s dream has left me quite perplexed and uneasy, making it challenging to grasp its significance. In the dream, I encountered my “favorite author,” a woman whose literary contributions I greatly respect and admire. The scenario took an unexpected turn when we found ourselves sitting together in what seemed to be a… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Here I am, navigating a situation that’s testing the very lessons I often preach. There’s a friend in my life who consistently knows how to push my buttons. I recognize the importance of forgiveness, yet I also believe in the power of setting boundaries. However, my attempts at establishing boundaries with him haven’t… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, These days, I’ve developed a crush on my friend and coworker. While I don’t take it too seriously—she’s much younger than me, and the situation could easily turn into a cliché of an older man pursuing a much younger woman—I still find value in the experience. For starters, I’ve managed to acknowledge my… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today, I was faced with an unexpected issue: an annoying neighbor who wishes to inspect my mother’s house, where I’m currently staying for a few weeks. His reason? A pesky ant infestation in the apartment downstairs. As a result, I find my patience waning and defensive, possibly even aggressive, instincts kicking in. I… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, The primary “issue” I noticed today arose during a chat exchange with one of my exes. Without delving into tedious details, my suspicion was that her intention was to exploit me somehow, to obtain what she wants, whatever that may be. Along with this came the doubt that perhaps I am the one… [keep reading]