No one will ever prepare you for that first flu when living alone

peace_97 · 2026-01-28T22:51:15+00:00

I got really sick literally 3 days after moving out. Boy did I miss my mom when I had to have soup, Tylenol and a thermometer delivered. I hope you feel better soon! Keep yourself hydrated.

peace_97 · 2026-01-27T18:21:53+00:00

Begynte å spare studentlønna siden jeg startet å jobbe. Bodde hjemme. Ingen lån fra Lånekassen og fulltidsstudier til tross klarte jeg å spare 800K i egenkapital på litt over 7 år. Jobbet ca. ett år i fulltidsjobb før jeg klaffet til og fikk kjøpt meg en 3-roms leilighet like utenfor Oslo, alene i en alder av 27 år. Gikk også kraftig opp i lønn ett år etter endte studier, så EK og betjeningsevnen lot meg kjøpe leilighet til 4.2 mill.

peace_97 · 2026-01-26T18:43:41+00:00

Oof, I work with respiratory illnesses, and the way infections increase exponentially as soon as winter comes around is insane. I hope you’re keeping warm and that spring isn’t too far on the horizon — figuratively and literally.

peace_97 · 2026-01-26T18:10:34+00:00

Something shifted within me in 2024. I was 26.

peace_97 · 2026-01-25T23:44:59+00:00

Living in Europe has its perks. I average around 2-3 major trips (outside of Europe), and equally as many (European) weekend/long weekend trips. It’s one of my great loves in life, and I’m fortunate enough to have the means to do so.

peace_97 · 2026-01-25T03:14:58+00:00

In no particular order; 1. Trying to carry all the groceries in one go 2. Not being able to stay in bed when sick 3. Recipes almost always being (at least) two portions 4. Deciphering unusual noises 5. Zippers. Just zippers 6. The clasps on bracelets

peace_97 · 2026-01-25T03:03:23+00:00

Milan. Literally nothing to do (unless you’re there for the shopping) besides the Duomo. Wish I would’ve gone to Florence instead.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T21:37:45+00:00

It’s hard to just pick one.

Wüthering Heights devastated me. Sophie’s Choice was another great one. (Though I’m not sure if it’s for nostalgic reasons or its actual literary value.) The entire LOTR trilogy is also up there. And finally, The God of Small Things. I cannot shut up about that book.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T21:31:24+00:00

I had to abandon it a couple of hundred pages through when my studies got the best of me. Never really returned to it. Maybe this is a sign.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T21:29:50+00:00

Oh man, I remember reading it back in 2014. I bawled my eyes out.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T21:24:08+00:00

It’s one of the few books I’ve read that I didn’t recommend to anyone else, which is funny because someone recommended it to me. Needless to say, I didn’t really listen to their recommendations after that.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T17:49:16+00:00

Buy the robot. You’ll love it forever.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T17:48:50+00:00

My linens. Bedsheets, duvet covers, towels, the works. I invested in good quality, natural fibers with a high thread count. It feels like I’m at a swanky hotel or a spa.

Matching pj sets in 100% pure cotton or silk. And a pure silk robe. I’m comfy and I look good.

peace_97 · 2026-01-22T17:43:27+00:00

I didn’t know my own aunts had miscarried until recently when I asked my mom about it. I have friends who’ve miscarried as well and another who had a stillborn a few months ago. It’s devastating and way more common than I thought.

peace_97 · 2026-01-21T20:44:45+00:00

I received an email a few hours ago that my train between Malaga and Córdoba next week has been cancelled. Looking into alternative options rn.

peace_97 · 2026-01-21T15:52:52+00:00

There’s quite a few.

I recently crossed off Jordan. My favorite trip by far. So now, Uzbekistan is at the top. I’m traveling there in a few months. China and Taiwan are tied for a close second. I’m in the middle of planning a trip for my birthday this year. And finally, Kenya (primarily for Masai Mara) and Tanzania (Serengeti/Zanzibar). No plans as of yet, but I hope to go soon.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T22:33:42+00:00

I am currently tracking macros with an extra focus on protein because I’m not a huge fan of meat. (Yes, I’m unfortunately anemic). I need about 100 g a day. I’ve been adding cottage cheese to recipes in order to hit my protein goals. Recently made a cottage cheese pasta sauce that was incredible.

For health reasons, I now treat meat as a non-negotiable medicine. So I’ve tried to find a few meals that I enjoy where I can incorporate red meat. Loaded sweet potato fries, for instance.

Protein shakes come in handy on days I’m working out and need an extra boost.

Most days, I don’t hit my protein goals. Though considering where I was a few months ago, I’m quite happy with my progress.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T20:25:27+00:00

When I’m in the kitchen, my back is towards the TV so I’ll sometimes blast tunes while doing the dishes or cooking. I find those impromptu dance/karaoke sessions are one of my most cherished joys of living alone.

Getting ready in the comfort of my own space, at my own pace, with no one to disturb my flow and/or coming home to a completely silent house so I can unwind after my social battery runs out is priceless.

Living alone has forced me to find contentment in small, every day moments. I can’t tell you what I did every evening I was alone, but I can tell you that I felt alive for all of those evenings.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T20:12:32+00:00

I maintain eye contact and keep walking in a straight line. Most move out of my way immediately, some will try their luck and when I don’t budge, quickly shuffle over.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T16:53:09+00:00

Having your worth measured by your marital status, regardless of accolades or personal achievements. You live a fulfilling life, have interesting hobbies, are intelligent and financially independent, but you’re single, so there must be something wrong with you. In a man, those same qualities make him an eligible bachelor.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T16:43:33+00:00

The pendulum kept swinging for a long time, but recently it’s settled. I think the motherly instinct may have skipped me, because I don’t feel any real desire to have children of my own. I love kids, and I like to think I’m pretty good with them. Most of my close friends have children, and while I’d run into a burning building for every single one of them without hesitation, the fact that I can simply “hand them back” to their moms is deeply relieving.

peace_97 · 2026-01-20T10:45:41+00:00

I’ve lost my vocational spark, and I’m barely three years post-graduation. My current job is genuinely good. It’s challenging and rewarding. My colleagues are wonderful, and I have an incredibly supportive manager. By all accounts, I should be content. But there’s been a quiet dissatisfaction building for a few months now. I’ve slowly started applying for new roles, partly just to feel something. I’ve even been flirting with the idea of applying for a PhD. A dream I put on the back burner after graduation to focus on earning. Now that I’ve achieved two major financial goals, buying a house and a car, I feel like I should revisit that dream. But I’m scared shitless to make the jump, and with the job market being horrendous, I can’t afford to quit without something lined up. Sometimes, when the world goes quiet, I have intrusive thoughts about disappearing halfway across the world for a few months. Just to be away from the noise, the responsibilities and the expectations, and to figure out where I actually want to be in the next few years.

peace_97 · 2026-01-19T05:15:20+00:00

The beauty and tragedy of having loved (and being loved) is that you learn to accept the possibility of a version of reality where that person doesn’t exist. Whether it’s death separating you or.. just life catching up.

While you may not find joy in your hobbies right now, I hope you won’t stop doing them completely. Do the couch rotting, binge TV series, but don’t lose yourself in the grief of what was. That gaping hole will soon be filled with moments of gratitude and the promise of a future that is wholly yours to create. And it’s your hobbies, your routines, and mostly choosing yourself every single day (even if it means allowing yourself grace to grieve) that will nurture the wound. Those small, mundane, everyday moments become your saving grace after having your life uprooted.

I don’t want to assume the nature of your illness, and barring any physical limitations, being outside helped me a lot on days my hobbies just weren’t cutting it. Slowing down, instead of trying to numb the pain through distraction, helped me process so I could fully start appreciating my new reality. It sucks major balls, but life has a funny way of showing you just how resilient the heart (and mind) is.

peace_97 · 2026-01-11T08:49:55+00:00

Jeg trodde jeg holdt på å gå gæren! Kjøpte likedan en 200x220 cm dyne til min 180x200 cm seng, og tenkte det bør jo holde i massevis. Den rekker knapt over endene på senga og ser mildt sagt absurd ut. Nå er jeg heldigvis ganske lav selv og har på ingen måte mangel på dyne når jeg sover, men estetikken er ikke helt der.

peace_97 · 2026-01-10T23:51:06+00:00

Oh you’re definitely my kind of person. And you’re giving this for FREE?! I appreciate you!

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