After almost 3–4 years, I finally went on a road trip and a hill-station getaway with friends. Earlier, I mostly traveled long distances only with my parents, but this time I did it with my office friends and it was a success. We went on a small trek, explored gardens, went boating together and watched the sunset. We had dinner, laughed, and spent the day fully present. I didn’t just get through the trip, I actually lived it. I genuinely feel like I can do more trips now. Recently, I’ve also started going to the gym 4–5 days a week. What once felt intimidating is slowly becoming routine. Anxiety still shows up sometimes but it no longer hijacks my life.
