I was eating a Wendy's Baconator a few minutes ago when a DoorDash notification popped up on my phone screen, and I thought about how my family never DoorDash-es Panda Express. I really like Panda Express since I started eating it my senior year of undergrad.
I ate it a lot more frequently during my Master's program because I no longer had access to the dining halls and meal swipes that dorming students had. Additionally, it was cheap and close because it was in the ASUCLA building.
Then, my mind wandered to the total number of times I would eat by myself after classes at the ASUCLA building. And, I came to the conclusion that I was pretty lonely. Although, I didn't feel that way at the time, but I was probably aware I was alone (but not lonely!).
And, I thought about how quiet my post-grad life was. I never considered myself short of friendship and I can easily get along with people no matter our level of acquaintance. It's just that, given the choice, I really don't put myself in places or situations where I socialize. And, the friends I make are more-or-less fortunate happenstances as a result of our individual situations. My Master's program took place either in lecture halls or in my apartment. My undergrad had the dorms with other students.
I don't know. It's not the most streamlined experience to make friends when you're a weird kid.
27 May 2025 (9:51 PM)
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