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I got rejected twice hahaāso I took myself on a solo date instead! Went to a candle-lit Valentineās Concerto, and most of those who attended were couples.
Before, I used to feel envious of couples, but tonight, I super enjoyed witnessing lovebirds swaying to the sound of a string quartet on top of Manilaās old heritage building.
My key takeaway here is never wait for others to experience beautiful things. It takes courage to do this, but I wonāt waste my life being so low just because Iām solo.Ā
And if you see beautiful people together, donāt take it as envy ~~ take it as a sign that love exists, and that it can exist for you too.
S/o to Justin, this couldāve been you, but oh wellāIām gonna date myself instead.
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Though some people might find this kind of depressing I actually see it as the opposite. Itās really been a while since Iāve done this but I see it necessary to go on a date with yourself once in a while. Go to a cafe, take a walk without any destination in mind, or you might as well go to the cinema on your own.
More than an act of self love I perceive it as a way to embrace solitude and get to know yourself more; It brings so much inner peace and helps to heal that part of yourself that finds loneliness daunting. There is a beauty in everything and solitude is not the exception.
Oct 7, 2024
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āWho are you when youāre not performing for the people in your mindā
What to do when youāve been stuck behind a desk all day, everyoneās unavailable, and youāre craving a coffee or a walk in the park?
With the business of life, and consuming nature of the fleeting hour, we cannot help but find ourselves submitting to the mundane cycle of living ordinarily. We find ourselves following the same routine, and loosing ourselves within them. Whether striking up a conversation with a fellow solo diner at a restaurant or exchanging smiles with strangers in a bustling park, I discovered the joy of genuine human connection outside the confines of traditional dating dynamics by simply taking myself in a date.
Solo dating has been a transformative journey for me, offering a sanctuary from the noise of everyday life and allowing me to truly discover who I am when I'm not performing for the people in my mind. Initially, the idea of dating myself seemed foreign, even daunting. At first, it was simply an excuse to account for the bustle of life, and how difficult it is to make plans with people. But as I embarked on this adventure, I realized its profound impact on my well-being and personal growth.Ā
It provided me with invaluable alone time, free from the pressures of social expectations. It became a refuge from feelings of loneliness and isolation, offering moments of genuine connection with myself. Through solo dates, whether it was exploring a new hiking trail, savoring a meal at a cozy cafƩ, or simply enjoying a quiet evening with a book, I cultivated a deeper sense of self-awareness and contentment.
Peel back the layers of self-doubt and societal expectations to reveal your authentic self beneath the facadeāand take yourself on a date or two.
Apr 18, 2024
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Go to the gig. Dance by yourself. Maybe youāll make a friend, but not having someone there with you shouldnāt stop you from enjoying good music and connecting with an artist you love. Stand in the front. No one behind you matters. The night is yours, if you take it.
Go to the movies alone. Go to cafes alone. Take yourself out on dates. Go to the bookshop and buy something pretentious and wanky. Sit in a crowded bar reading about Sylvia Plathās fig tree or Platoās Cave.
Donāt believe that you need to be holding someoneās hand to enjoy the sunset. The sunset is just as golden when you drink it in alone.
Apr 23, 2024
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Itās my birthday! š„³ And thereās no better place to announce it than hereāPI.FYI just feels like a big group hug, and somehow, announcing my birthday here feels safe and kinda lovely. š«¶
Another year of getting influenced by all of you (from the simple stuff to the cool stuff), and honestly, life just feels richer because of this place. š Big love to @TYLER for creating the best corner of the internet!! I LOVE U AND PI.FYI š¤āØ
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It really helps. :)
Oct 8, 2024
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Itās sweet and sentimentalāyouāre up, ruminating and thinking just like when your taking yourself with a good walk, but with less physical activity.
++ you can reflect with a good song and hear the sound of the bus moving, in transit.
Aug 24, 2024