Fun Fact: We are finally in the last day of October!
If that's not enough “fun of a fact” for you, then we experienced different Octobers. As for me, October feels like six months in one month—quite loooonggggg. This month is not just long but also chaotic, packed with a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt it all—the joy of starting something new that I actually love (hey, BookTok!), the pain of losing a loved one, and the strength I just have to put on to face life. Yes, October is really that month of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
There are two things we barely have control over: the end of life and the end of a friendship. It’s easy to agree with the former, because, well, death is no respecter of anyone. But the latter... you might find yourself tossing the idea around in your mind and saying, “Sasha, I think you are wrong.” Yet sometimes, despite our efforts to make a friendship last, it just doesn’t grow or blossom. There are times when we simply can’t control it.
People grow up. People change. Life happens. And suddenly, your thoughts and that of the person no longer align. It feels like you all always have different points of view. Priorities shift, people move away, or even a simple misunderstanding can shatter years of friendship.
Is it possible to put in the effort to keep friendships alive? Of course! But friendship remains a two-way street, so it’s only worthwhile with joined efforts. This wasn’t meant to turn into a reflection on friendship, but this long October has made me think about it a lot, and I’ve learned that sometimes friendships end, even when there’s no clear reason.
That being said, this is the 10th month of 2024, with just two months left. Only 61 days, y'all! Don’t spend these last days regretting what could have been or sulking over unmet goals. Remember, there’s still time ahead of you; don’t feel pressured. Instead, be grateful — for life, family, friends, and yourself. Honestly, if you really give yourself time to think back on what went your way this year, you might have more than a handful, and you'd be flummoxed at the turn of life.
Even in the saddest times, don’t allow sadness to take over your soul. That feeling is so deadly; try to find humor in everything. (I don’t recommend you being a laughing jackass) but be happy. Create your happiness.
“Happiness is not something ready-made; it comes from your actions!”
- Dalai Lama
I truly hope that November will be filled with so much joy and happiness.
See you in November, my dear reader!
Ciao.