Dear reader,
Isn’t it interesting the amount of people you have interacted with. Whether that’s the person you spend the most time with, or simply the small conversations with a stranger. These interactions lead to special moments and can help make us grow as individuals. As you continue to flip through this zine you relate to my experiences. I explore the relationships that have shaped me into who I am today. With each connection I have learned new perspectives and in some way or another have made me not feel so alone in the big world we live in. But also exploring the relationship with myself. I hope as you read that you can relate in some way.
It’s a special bond that spans through the years. Through laughter, worry, smiles, and tears. A sense of trust that can’t be broken. A depth of love sometimes unspoken. Mother, thank you for raising me I will forever love you.
School for me has always made me appreciate the relations I built. The friendship and acquaintances I created over time. I look back at the fond memories with these people, whether big or small.
Today being in college has taught me people’s different perspectives on life, and I love learning from them. In a way I’m like a sponge and I absorb these kinds of interactions. In the end they inspire me to be a better person and creator.
He makes the small moments special. When life is a little hard I know I can go to him for comfort. Just a hug and kiss makes all the worries go away. The stupid inside jokes that no one will understand but us. These moments with him make me the happiest person.
In a sea of people it can all feel overwhelming. Often thinking judgment is being passed onto me. In reality people are nicer than I think. I cherish the small moments when I get complimented. Or the simple shared smiles I get when I pass these strangers. It’s comforting to know that I could be admired in a quiet and thoughful way.
Building a relationship with myself. At the end of the day I only truly have myself and my thoughts. I’m not perfect and I have those self sabotaging thoughts, but everyday I try to stay positive and remind myself to be gentle.
My lovely friend
In your own way I hope you had a connection to my zine. I hope you found that your bond with others is important. The memories you have with others goes a long way and I hope you never stop making them. These moments of bonding with others allow us to not feel so lonely.
On the other hand, it’s okay to have moments with yourself. Finding comfort in your own thoughts can lead to a wonderful journey to self love. Or finding faith in something beyond you. I hope you know it’s okay to find comfort in the little things and maybe my experiences allow you to be gentle with yourself.
