Sisters

Sisters

Who can’t live without them?

I have always been surrounded by women since the day I was born. It already started when I grew up with three sisters besides me. Each of them has a whole different personality even though we have lots of similarities in a way or another, which makes it even more interesting to be around each other.

But there is one thing for sure we all have in common, which is that we are all incredibly strong in our own way. As soon as I got older, our age gap becomes smaller in which I get to know them in a whole another light. I always have looked up to my sisters for they all work really hard for the things they find important and never really have turned into the kind of people I wanted to throw out my life. When I heard how other siblings treat each other or has practically a nonexistent bond, then I can proudly pat myself on the shoulder that this scenario will never happen to us.

Sisters

It’s a rare bond no one else can mimick because it is one of a kind. When one of us accomplish something, we are proud of each other instead of hiding behind a mask of jealousy. We are each others supporters for life even though the rest of the world may want to take us down or when other women treat us badly. We all have our own insecurities but we don’t let that define us. We can make jokes without nuance and not be afraid to have offended one another.

Even though it’s kind of a misfortune to have girls in our culture, I’m glad we are not living up to that picture. I’m glad we can stand strong on both feet and be proud to be a woman and not to feel ashamed that we don’t have any brothers in our household. We are instead living up to our potential with all these necessary obstacles blocking us here and there.

But it’s okay because we have each other.

Sisters

It makes everything just a little bit less difficult.

From the girl who rambles through life

Why spending more time alone is one of the best things to do

When I was still an typically awkward teenager – along with glasses & colourful braces – I couldn’t imagine spending time alone in general. For as long as I can remember, I was always with company to go on shopping trips, to eat out and watch movies.

The first time I actually found out that I started to enjoy my time alone is that time when I went travelling to the other side of the world for my exchange semester. At first, it felt unknown & scary, to realise I was on my own, getting to a whole another country. On the other hand, it felt excited & refreshing to decide every single step of that journey. There were no guidance from others, only from myself. I learnt a lot during my trip.

By spending more time alone, I learnt to appreciate myself even more.

I trusted only on my own intuition. There were no pressure to talk to others, because I felt comfortable with my own company. Give me a cup of tea, accompanied with a good read, that’s enough for me to truly enjoy the moment, to immerse myself in another world.

Spending time alone doesn’t feel lonely at all for me. My imagination can gets me everywhere I want to be. My mind can shuts off every negative vibe there is. My eyes can look out for the beauty in the most ordinary things and my mind is at peace that I can feel my heart is smiling. The very moment that I felt comfortable on my own, is when I chose to walk on the grass instead of the path that have been walked by many others.

I don’t only have fun when I’m surrounded with people. I don’t only feel social when I’m talking.

What is the purpose having your own thoughts, ideas & beliefs – which started by you – if you don’t feel social on your own & not enjoying your own company?

Think about it.

From the girl who rambles through life