Life Update: Where I’ve Been…

We’ve all been there… You tell yourself it’s only a two-hour nap, you’ll wake up before sunset and get on with the daily grind again, but things don’t quite go as planned. Then it’s 7 am. You wake up in your messiest hair, well-rested but frantic, wondering how an entire evening could be so easily stolen. My break from blogging was meant to be like that – like a little tiny nap to recharge my batteries, but somehow it turned into a deep slumber along the way.

I went from being the most active version of myself on this platform to being ghostlike. I watched from the shadows while reorganising my thoughts – and life. I had gotten so good at riding this ship with weekly reflections and skincare tips. But that’s the thing with habits, if you keep your hand off the wheel for long enough, you lose the feel for what it’s like to steer the ship.

It’s been over four months since I last hit ‘publish’ on here, which makes me feel like time crept up behind me in ways I couldn’t foresee. At the time, I was feeling a little lost and directionless. I had just had the best year blogging (ever) – and I guess a part of me wondered what would be next. I could stop thinking about how much further I could take things and what strategies I could implement for more growth.

I’m no stranger to feeling stuck, but this time around, it felt awful to have those feelings when everything was going well, finally… 

So, there I was on a break, eager to find the answers to the many questions bouncing around in my mind. So much has changed, and a lot has stayed the same, hence a little life update is overdue.

These past couple of months have not failed to surprise me with their unexpected events. Once again, I was reminded that in life, the story can always change at any moment. There were moments of pure joy that I’d usually post in the weekly gratitude journal. There were also moments of hopelessness. I fell sick twice and spent a few too many nights lying in bed with tissues or pills at a close distance. It was the kind of thing that put everything into perspective again.

Sometimes, I found myself down in the dirt trying to remember how to deal with rejection or unexpected setbacks. Others, I found myself peacefully taking in the warm summer sun as I lived vicariously through travel vlogs by Moya. There were hours of introspective journaling and overflowing productivity coupled with streaks of lazy days. There were countless avocado toast mornings, and I discovered a newfound love for warm cups of cappuccino.

More importantly, I was able to squeeze in time for something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – apartment hunting! It’s finally happened – I secured my first-ever apartment and moved in with my sister. A new beginning…

As a 28-year-old who has never lived away from home, it’s been super exciting to experience this part of adulting finally. I feel like a true grown-up in every sense of the word as I spend my days within walls I’m trying to make feel like home. It’s only been a few weeks since I held the keys between my fingers for the very first time, and as I feel the empty spaces with carefully selected furniture, I can’t believe the place is mine! It’s an experience I’m wholeheartedly enjoying so far, and one I’m excited to share with you soon.

Truthfully, I cannot wait to explore. Not just the new neighbourhood or community, but I cannot wait to explore more of who I truly am outside the comfort of the home created for me. I’m itching to find out, just as much as I’m itching to write all about it and more on this blog. I think it’s time I woke up from this extended nap. I hope you missed me because the break is officially over. I hope you’re down for another ride! 

Your restless romantic roamer

What are some ways your life has changed lately? Share your life updates below!

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