Karlin

Joined October 2024

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let bad days be bad days
Each and every one of us have our own ways to cope and heal. While some try to heal by going out with the people they love, some try to heal on their own. Like isolating from everything and everyone, deactivating socials, shutting doors, and building a tall wall. I believe that we isolate ourselves because we often feel that we’ll be a burden to other people. Opening up would feel like a waste of time. And that’s okay.
By Karlin 10 months ago in Chapters
is it really peace — or is it loneliness?
There’s a fine line between solitude and isolation, one that isn’t always easy to distinguish. We often glorify the idea of being content with our own company, of finding peace in moments of quiet.
By Karlin 10 months ago in Wander
sometimes, we wish people could step inside our minds
Sometimes, the hardest part of being human is knowing that no one will ever truly understand what goes on inside another person’s head. Words can only do so much, and even the best ones fall short. How do you explain the weight of a glance, the comfort of a song played at the right time, the way a simple text message can either make or break your day?
By Karlin 11 months ago in Chapters
"nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"
8 hours of sleep every night. A ketogenic diet every weekend and intermittent fasting always. Don’t forget those two litres of water — never flavoured because sugar ages you. 10,000 steps before noon and yoga to boost immunity. Eating fruit with pesticides? You don’t know what you’ve just done. A balanced diet is key to weight loss but inject yourself with diabetes medication for faster results.
By Karlin 12 months ago in Families
a privilege called love
I think being in love with someone who’s equally in love with you is an underrated privilege that’s not talked about enough. If you are one of those people, congratulations. I was never one of you.
By Karlin about a year ago in Longevity
you make everything feel so easy
Loving again after being hurt so deeply was something I promised myself I’d never do. But here I am, falling harder for you every day.
By Karlin about a year ago in Chapters
The grass is pretty greener on the other side.
I remember it was April 13th 2024 when I opened my twitter account and so many headline news were there. First, it was Coachella night one. Lana Del Rey’s performance was all over the internet, Sabrina Carpenter blew a kiss to Barry Keoghan, and Billie Eilish surprise appearance shocked us all. But right after these eventful tweets, there it goes… The news about Iran attacks Israel and how World War 3 might possibly happen soon. What an irony.
By Karlin about a year ago in Lifehack
To be so lonely in your early twenties
Few weeks ago I visited my old campus and ran to a couple of my old friends there. The friends that I knew from campus organization. The friends that I’ve spent my days and nights doing meetings, planning events and hanging out after classes. The friends that I used to be so close with. That day I felt joy just by seeing their faces light up when they saw me. They made me put a smile on my face. Talking about how we wish our other friends were here. That day really brings the old memories back to life. The excited soul inside of a 19 year old Deandra. Right here, right on this campus. The full of energy inside of my old self, the girl that used to be exciting, make friends with lots of people, doing so many things, the passion she lost once she turned 22.
By Karlin about a year ago in Lifehack