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Catherine Thoms's avatar

Been thinking a lot about how my 8yo self spent her time lately, and how she'd feel about having the space and resources that I have now to do whatever she wanted. Striving to ditch the noise and make her happy!

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Kathy Grey's avatar

Loved your post! Speaking of research and learning, I'm 70 and strive to learn something new every day! (To me, 28 seems so young!) I research a lot of what I read, whether it's from a network, online news source, Facebook, etc. What I get from it, first, is clarification of what I read, and 2, with that knowledge, I can converse with other people about what I learned. I find that fascinating!! I guess my life has more purpose than I thought. 🎉🎊 Sorry I went on so long, but I had thoughts I needed to get out, because of you. Thank you so much for letting me share this. ❤️

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nikhil's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment! I hope I can maintain that sort of commitment to learning through the decades like you as well. When I was shy kid, I also liked to learn a wide array of things so it would be easier to have things to talk to people about. Turns out knowledge is a way to connect for the both of us! :)

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Ivy Chen's avatar

I loved this! Your writing gives so much peace and solace.

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nikhil's avatar

thank you so much! that’s very sweet

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rish vee's avatar

I'm always a little scared of my birthdays because I anticipate the feelings of fear and excitement having at it in my head.. like some clash of present/past/future. it's weird, haven't processed it, but it feels similar to what you've written. but congrats on the lasik, the move to nyc, and for continuing to write here.. if for nothing else, I think these words are proof that you're figuring yourself out and there's no deadline to submit. happy birthday and thank you for sharing!

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