26 (Part 1)
It's been almost 1.5 years since my last post. It's quite crazy how much life can change in such a short time. There have been times when I would bump into some acquaintances and they'd seem like they knew what I'd been up to, the challenges I'd faced, how I'd been feeling. They would act like they actually knew me, while that feeling wasn't reciprocated. I'd feel transparent and vulnerable, and if I'm really honest.. a bit of regret in my gut. But I'd remember all the messages I got that said they were glad they weren't the only ones feeling that way. I suppose if it helps even one person feel less lonely, or less lost, then I'm okay being a little vulnerable. I like reflecting on my life occasionally. What would 22 year old me say? What about 17 year old me? If I met 5 year old me today, would she be proud of me? Or would I be a disappointment to her? How much did 22, 17, 5 know about growing up? They knew about the apparent acc...