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The Feminine Introvert's avatar

Reading this and can feel how much joy these things bring you. I love when people are able to fully lean into what lights them up. I myself have been enjoying reading, returning to what I studied in undergrad which was fashion. At some point I allowed society to tell me I wasn't good enough but I'm finding myself adding it to my fall/winter personal curriculum and would like to be more intentional with the study. The journey matters whether you're doing hobbies or leaning into a career that you're working towards so enjoy it!

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candice's avatar

aw this was really sweet to read! and I'm so glad you're leaning into your interests more, I think these are the moments in life we will cherish the most looking back. exactly, it's all about the journey and being on the right one for you🤎

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ame's avatar

after reading this i checked if welcome to the hyunam dong bookshop was available at the library and it was! i just finished reading it and i loved it! so comforting and lots to reflect on

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candice's avatar

ah i’m so happy you enjoyed it! and yes there is sooo much to reflect on, i’m currently reading it again with a pen this time to write all my thoughts, it’s such a rich story

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Dexaria Lee's avatar

Oxford looks like the most beautiful place, it's definitely on my bucket list alongside Edinburgh! I love reading about how people romanticise their months and seasons. Also, as a person who has changed careers 3 times, I am all for spontaneous job changes. Wishing you all the luck on your new path <3

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candice's avatar

oh yes edinburgh is also so pretty i loved it there! and thank you for the well wishes :’)

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Zoe's avatar

I find it so interesting that you loved Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop. I actually DNFed it because I was struggling. Super glad for you though. I loved this post about reflection and getting excited about the Autumn month - me too! Also, glad that you enjoyed your trip to Oxford - it's my hometown!

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candice's avatar

oh really! at what point did you stop reading? i think this is a rare book where i actually agreed with all the quotes on the covers about it being a healing and comforting read haha usually i find them way over the top. also immensely jealous that oxford is home to you, i have to go back when autumn is in full swing it must be even more wonderful🥺

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Zoe's avatar

I got pretty far in, but just wasn't feeling it! Yes you absolutely should!

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Chris J Richards's avatar

Loved the "September is the cloud..." passage, and I too feel the pull to read more this time of year, though "best laid plans..." and all!

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candice's avatar

thank you! also yes I feel that haha

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dasha's avatar

Send you all the good luck for the first day at a new job!

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candice's avatar

thank you so much! 🫶🏾

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Caroline Beuley's avatar

A trip to Oxford sounds lovely! I took a creative writing class there years ago, and it really is such a lovely place!

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candice's avatar

that sounds like a dream! oxford is just so beautiful to me I'm so drawn to it :')

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