22 Things I Learned From Being 22
7. There will be things that are a big deal. Or at least it will seem like it at the time.
Why Am I In Love With You?
I love the way you fidget when I’m near you because I make you nervous. I love the way you’d constantly lock your eyes with mine. I love how your eyes search for mine even when there are hundreds of other eyes around you.
I Don’t Know If I Want Him Anymore
My body longs for what even I don’t understand. Images and dreams flaunt my head.
What’s On An Immigrant’s Plate
All of my greatest memories involve a meal, whether it is simple or extravagant, shared with the people whom I love.
How To Live Your Dream While Still Fulfilling Your Responsibilities
If you pay your dues, work towards your responsibilities, and do what you need to do to keep life going, will time reward you eventually? Will you then be able to live your dream and do the things that you are passionate about?
Finding The Collateral Beautiful In Tragedy
For me, the collateral beauty after my tragedy has been my journey in finding the light in the darkest of times and the acceptance that some things are beyond our understanding.
Are The People You’re Putting Effort Into Worth Your Time?
Oftentimes the relationships that we have can either make life a beautiful journey or make the road we travel very unpleasant and stressful.
We Need To Stop Judging People For The Things That Make Them Happy
I have learned that by frequently judging and criticizing others, you are actually destroying your own path toward happiness.
Even In The Midst Of Uncertainty, Look For Hope
As difficult as it may be, even in the midst of uncertainty, it is important to try and envision a future with all its possibilities, as this will go a long way in keeping hope and positivity alive.
How To Find The Light When Your World Is Falling Apart
It is unbearably tough to pull ourselves out of this pain, frustration, and fear. But right now, as difficult as it may seem, our only hope for moving on from here is to not lose hope.