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It’s been two weeks since I returned to the U.S. from studying abroad in Korea, and big changes—like a breakup and my parents retiring—have forced me to learn how to stand on my own. Being alone in January helped me realize how far I’ve come, feel grateful for my support system, and build a quieter confidence that nothing can stop me but myself.

I’ve always tried to optimize everything; decisions, routes, even what to say. it feels like the safest way to move through life. But after my breakup, I’m starting to wonder if always chasing the most logical answer (even with ChatGPT) is making me miss the messy part of life that I actually need to feel and learn from.

A personal archive of what I’m learning in real time—through books, relationships, mistakes, and the messy in-between.