yes!! i totally agree, and you said this so well. there is definitely an art in romanticizing the "ugly" parts of our lives, and part of it is probably some sort of coping mechanism. i think without glamorizing the struggle, our lives would be much more miserable. the distinct change in perspective can really make all the difference.
I absolutely love this Amelia!! Trying to find the line between authenticity and glamour is so hard, but I think you're nailing it in this piece. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your job search!
Just wanted to say good luck and that I enjoyed reading this! As someone who has been living in Paris for 3 years now, I totally relate. Living in a big city truly tests you, but you grow so much from it! xx
yes!! i totally agree, and you said this so well. there is definitely an art in romanticizing the "ugly" parts of our lives, and part of it is probably some sort of coping mechanism. i think without glamorizing the struggle, our lives would be much more miserable. the distinct change in perspective can really make all the difference.
100%!! I think the main thing is being conscious of the line between glamour/romance and real life. Thank you for the comment!!
I discovered your Substack not so long ago and I love it!!!
This means so much, thank you!! 💗
I absolutely love this Amelia!! Trying to find the line between authenticity and glamour is so hard, but I think you're nailing it in this piece. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your job search!
Thank you so much, Caroline!! (For reading, complimenting & the good luck 💞)
Just wanted to say good luck and that I enjoyed reading this! As someone who has been living in Paris for 3 years now, I totally relate. Living in a big city truly tests you, but you grow so much from it! xx