a collection of conversations I’ve picked up on during my hectic days
“You don’t have to make it perfect, you know?”
“Yeah, I know.”
“Then why are you doing just that?”
“Because that’s just what I do.”
“Do you wanna sit down for a second?”
“Sure, I could use a break.”
“Did you hear about Helen?”
“Oh gosh, I hope that she and James can manage.”
“Hey, I think your shoes are neat.”
“Oh, thanks, I got them online.”
“Well, have a good one, New Balance girl.”
“Haha, thanks- uh- what are those? Hahaha…”
“It’s a great day to have a great day.”
“Good aftermorning, everyone!”
“I can’t believe he could just up and do that to me… to us?”
“Hey, it’s okay to just be you… be human…”
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Sometimes we feel like we’re just passing by. Just drifting along down the lazy river or grand rapid of life. The quotes above are just little snippets of peoples’ lives that I’ll never really hear about again.
But I feel more anchored than ever.
Yeah, I might be drifting through these peoples’ lives as I go about my busiest days. But that doesn’t mean that their life is less important than mine. Or vice versa.
We’re all just trying to find a way to be. No matter where we are.
I’ll leave you to think now and pass by after one last snippet:
“Vien, I am so sorry that this happened. They should’ve done a better job of letting everyone know, especially you.”
“It’s okay! Really. I mean, I wanted to audition for my last go-around on that stage, but it’s really okay… I have–“
“No, it’s not okay. It’s not fine. You know you deserve to have at least had a shot and they didn’t want to provide you that. You did your part in asking them when auditions were, they withheld the opportunity. Trust me, you were in the right place on that stage and in that department… Don’t ever say that you didn’t belong there because you know you did.”
“…You know, nobody’s ever apologized for them… not even our teacher.”
“Well I’m glad I could’ve been the one to provide you that, despite how heart wrenching that is. Are you gonna be alright?”
“I’m just gonna keep on keeping on. After all, I’m just being. Being me. Being the leader of my path. Being human. Just being.”
Editors: Alisha B., Luna Y.
Image Source: Unsplash, James Zwadlo