while i read this i’m sitting at a doctor’s clinic on a saturday morning. i asked my friend if he’d like to hang and he invited me to tag along to his appointment (writing this comment as he went in for his check-up). we talked about life recently, money and renting and cars, what ive been writing on my blog, how he’s hoping to do that biking trip in the americas that starts in canada and ends at the border of mexico sometime next year. we’re going to get some viet food after this, and a strong coffee, to walk around the park and chat. this doesn’t happen very often in these trying ages but i’m very glad to have reached out and done so, to let these relationships blossom instead of sit behind glass screens. we spend 2k dollars on wifi-connecting boxes to stay connected when really all we needed was a $10 banh mi and vietnamese iced coffee combo to be connected. thanks for sharing sidney :))))
Wait Sav! This is actually going to make me SOB! I am genuinely so touched reading this. This interaction was literally everything about this article all bundled into one sweet day hang!
really felt like a moment of synchronicity - I had your particular article saved in my 'read later' for a week or so and I just happened to pull it out in that waiting room. the world works in mysterious ways but only if we let it :)
This is such a beautiful post, and I loveee how you used frog and toad to convey your message that connection doesn’t have to be grand or extravagant it simply has to be intentional 🩷
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re here!! Welcome! This topic has seriously been on my mind for some time + any excuse to use Frog and Toad!!🤭🤗
Loved this! Had me at the title kept me with the writing. I agree there’s a difference from being connected and staying connected. When you mentioned the part about seeing the accomplishments but not the journey I felt that because I’m graduating soon and I’m conflicted on even inviting some of my “friends” because they were just staying connected to me via social not being connected through intentionality. It’s a conversation I been postponing to have.
Everything you described felt like what I’ve been wanting to articulate but can’t find words for! Love your ethos for community. Thank you for sharing.
This is beautifully written! Nowadays, we live in a world where people can actually share their life's whatnots in just a click and say that it's a form of having connection with people. That doesnt sound right to me! I agree with you, being connected is being curious! Life shouldnt stop with just a post! Ask questions everyone! Though, some may not like it, but believe me, there are people who still wants that genuineness of being curious ✨
LOVE this and agree so much. I think there’s so much to explore here too when we start thinking about the socio and economic systems that have pushed us and keep us in a hyper individualized society!!
It’s easy to confuse being updated with being involved. Watching milestones from a screen can create the illusion of closeness while the actual relationship stays untouched. Choosing to show up, ask the second question, or offer a different date instead of a polite decline is where connection grows. Letting people see you in the middle of things, not just at the finish line, is uncomfortable but necessary. The village only works when everyone steps forward instead of assuming they’re already included.
while i read this i’m sitting at a doctor’s clinic on a saturday morning. i asked my friend if he’d like to hang and he invited me to tag along to his appointment (writing this comment as he went in for his check-up). we talked about life recently, money and renting and cars, what ive been writing on my blog, how he’s hoping to do that biking trip in the americas that starts in canada and ends at the border of mexico sometime next year. we’re going to get some viet food after this, and a strong coffee, to walk around the park and chat. this doesn’t happen very often in these trying ages but i’m very glad to have reached out and done so, to let these relationships blossom instead of sit behind glass screens. we spend 2k dollars on wifi-connecting boxes to stay connected when really all we needed was a $10 banh mi and vietnamese iced coffee combo to be connected. thanks for sharing sidney :))))
Wait Sav! This is actually going to make me SOB! I am genuinely so touched reading this. This interaction was literally everything about this article all bundled into one sweet day hang!
Thank you so so much for sharing this!! Wow!
really felt like a moment of synchronicity - I had your particular article saved in my 'read later' for a week or so and I just happened to pull it out in that waiting room. the world works in mysterious ways but only if we let it :)
This is such a beautiful post, and I loveee how you used frog and toad to convey your message that connection doesn’t have to be grand or extravagant it simply has to be intentional 🩷
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re here!! Welcome! This topic has seriously been on my mind for some time + any excuse to use Frog and Toad!!🤭🤗
Great Write-up!
Loved this! Had me at the title kept me with the writing. I agree there’s a difference from being connected and staying connected. When you mentioned the part about seeing the accomplishments but not the journey I felt that because I’m graduating soon and I’m conflicted on even inviting some of my “friends” because they were just staying connected to me via social not being connected through intentionality. It’s a conversation I been postponing to have.
That’s so tough! Wishing you all the grace in the world while you navigate this ♥️♥️
Thank you ❤️❤️
Everything you described felt like what I’ve been wanting to articulate but can’t find words for! Love your ethos for community. Thank you for sharing.
Aww oh my gosh! This was such a kind comment. Thank you for being here!
This is beautifully written! Nowadays, we live in a world where people can actually share their life's whatnots in just a click and say that it's a form of having connection with people. That doesnt sound right to me! I agree with you, being connected is being curious! Life shouldnt stop with just a post! Ask questions everyone! Though, some may not like it, but believe me, there are people who still wants that genuineness of being curious ✨
I absolutely agree!! Thank you so much for being here!🥹
Beautifully written 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
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LOVE this and agree so much. I think there’s so much to explore here too when we start thinking about the socio and economic systems that have pushed us and keep us in a hyper individualized society!!
THIS!!!
It’s definitely true that the moment you start accepting invitations from people your community grows. 🙂
It’s easy to confuse being updated with being involved. Watching milestones from a screen can create the illusion of closeness while the actual relationship stays untouched. Choosing to show up, ask the second question, or offer a different date instead of a polite decline is where connection grows. Letting people see you in the middle of things, not just at the finish line, is uncomfortable but necessary. The village only works when everyone steps forward instead of assuming they’re already included.