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Lucy McIntosh's avatar

I fucking loved this. You’ve tapped into something I’ve been thinking about a lot atm. Why do I feel urged to over correct and have a wholesome weekend (even if I don’t want to) after a big weekend? You’ve also convinced me to watch Before Sunrise now. X

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kira marie's avatar

really enjoyed this after spending a year living in mexico and guatemala, now i’m back in the US and for the first time (ever) having a real home, a real relationship, but wanting to pick up and leave but also loving the sense of stability and security. love love love this piece

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Lachlan McGuffie's avatar

I felt you peeled away a layer of my brain with this. I feel INSANE sometimes thinking this, thank you so, so much for this piece. Absolutely adored it.

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Wenmin W's avatar

Lovely and magical xx

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Sophie Mulgrew's avatar

Love love love. Just quit my job in search of adventure but can’t deny the equal pull of “home”. Love the line balance is a scam…

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Ismene Ormonde's avatar

omg good for you sophie and good luck!! 🩷

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Cha's avatar

I loved every bit of this! Adventure to me is novelty in life. I'm dedicated to the routines I've built but also keep myself open to 'treat the between as adventure' like you said. I also do love a typical adventure, like travel and adrenaline sports! Your travel stories have me reminiscing on mine ✨

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Rachel McCumber's avatar

it’s so beautiful how you can describe your exciting memories abroad and your quiet moments at home with the same love and care! i’ve been having these same thoughts and i’m so thankful you put words to them so eloquently! maybe i’ll finally watch before sunrise. and seriously, does anyone have the answers for how much we are supposed to be spontaneous and then also be comfortable?? asking for a friend

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Ismene Ormonde's avatar

thank you rachel! this was such a dreamy comment to read🩷 i WISH i had the answer to this and i think maybe life is about seeking out that answer and also being okay with never actually finding it? WHO KNOWS

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Alice Clara's avatar

Absolutely fantastic essay. I loved every single one of your quotations and references but I also loved your own anecdotes; the threads of you that were woven so deftly into this masterful essay. Thank you. ❤️

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elle jones's avatar

Loved this! Explored loving the in-between status in my most recent and this gives more context to why x

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Amy Lightfoot's avatar

This piece is everything.

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Priya's avatar

Absolutely loved this!

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Accidental Design's avatar

Put into words how I’ve been feeling! I love home but I miss adventure.

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Ivy Scotts's avatar

Love! I will be reading this over again and again x

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Weronika's avatar

woww, totally amazed by your way with words. mid your piece my eyes wandered to the stats execting hundreds of likes and restacks (not that it matters, but) - people are sleeping on you !!! also can absolutely relate to basically every single sentence you wrote so thanks for reading my brain <3

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Ismene Ormonde's avatar

omg thank you! super appreciate this & i’ve also listened to your podcast before and loved it so this is a cool synergy moment🩷

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Amanda Gunn's avatar

WAITTTT THIS ENDING POPPED OFF !!

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Lara's avatar

absolutely phenomenal writing! loved everything about it x

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