Archive - the open-air diaries

what to do when your 9-5 sucks the joy out of you

and that doesn’t require spending money

Jun 1 •

May 2025

April 2025

14 stories that keep me hoping and wishing for a big life

for the days we loose faith in humanity a little

Apr 27 •

this is your sign to take the long way home

a loose guide for the romantics, the restless, and those who walk like they’re in a movie.

Apr 20 •

how to want things (again)

learning to grow when you have no idea which way is up

Apr 13 •

choosing friction for a happier life

notes on loneliness, connection, and the beauty of doing things the hard way

Apr 6 •

March 2025

decluttering your mind with an app is just silly

I’m trying my best not to be petty (I think I’m failing)

Mar 30 •

everything I learned about how to slow down in life

the slow lifestyle has less to do with aesthetics and more with hard, daily choices

Mar 23 •

embracing 'hopecore' in a world that's falling apart

I know, hard times.

Mar 16 •

how to overcome the most horrible reading slump you ever had

let's hold hands and stare into the void together

Mar 9 •

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