📸
went on a photo walk today and met some really lovely people. going to push myself to attend more lowkey events with like minded people because making new friends in adulthood, sadly, takes effort.
Related Recs
Went to a dumpling-making party last night hosted by old friends I haven’t seen in years despite living in the same city. I went alone even though I didn’t know anyone else there and it was so much fun!! I ended up staying until after midnight and I was the last person to leave the party. I was nervous at first but so glad I pushed through that feeling. Alcohol and the structured activity helped but I know I have the social skills to get through anything.
Jan 26, 2025
👤
Friday night I went to a book club even solo and ended up having some good chats with the people I met there. It’s always nice having friends to go to things with, but sometimes it’s limiting because you end up just talk to each other all night and not meeting fellow folks with similar interests!
Jan 21, 2024
🧱
these two things have been huge for helping me get a healthy level of community. oh there’s an event that looks cool that you saw on socials? go. don’t have anyone to go with? didn’t ask. you’ll meet cool people there.
someone is putting on something or invited you to come with them to something? you’re going. oh you don’t know that person super well? don’t care. you’re going to get to know them now.
being introverted just means you need a balance of socializing and solitude, but you don’t get community in isolation. if a door opens to you and it seems cool, don‘t deny yourself an experience! approaching it with the mindset of going to build community and meet people and broaden your horizons will get you far.
Nov 23, 2024
Top Recs from @danaya
🎹
am I a musician? no
do I know anything about making music? no
do I play any instrument? no
do I fumble around on garage band at 3am? yes
im probably late to this but its so much fun
(sorry real musicians)
Feb 21, 2025
I’ve had this orchid for years and after the initial flowers from the store died, she has never produced flowers. I’ve had several orchids in the past and they have never bloomed either. yesterday I noticed a little cluster of buds for the first time and today there is a new flower!!! Life is exciting.
Feb 10, 2025
⭐
the internet use to be a place in your house that you got to visit for a couple of hours after school. this year, i've been treating social media like a place in my home that i visit from my computer. not something that i carry around all day and allow to pollute my real life. i know this is nothing new but highly recommend for anyone struggling with being chronically online and feeling the mental toll of it.
Jan 21, 2025