Many years ago, I came to visit Edinburgh before knowing where I wanted to study for my degree.
Walking through the Meadows for the first time with the Japanese blossom trees hanging overhead. The overbearing sense that the next chapter in my journey may well truly be here.
Little did i know the apartment block I walked past, coming from the meadows, was my first university accommodation.
From the moment I arrived at Edinburgh Waverly station with my suitcase and myself, life in the adult world had truly begun.
I laughed in this city, grew, had heartbreaks and watched friends come and go while I traversed the landscape of what it’s like being a young adult in today’s world. I struggled with rent, made £30 last me a week and survived on venoms from Hive. Built relationships with the local shopkeepers, occasionally wore tartan and walked down the cobbled streets time and time again in awe of this beautiful city. Soaked up all the magic of the bagpipes and took all of what Edinburgh had to offer.
In today’s world, we all feel like we have no time to slow down. I decided to walk the same path I did all those years ago as an optimistic first-year university student on a random Tuesday afternoon
Though still optimistic.
There was a sense of fulfilment as daydreaming turned to now memories. Hopes were fulfilled, and all the magic seemed to be extracted from where I was in the world. It really does all happen that one random Tuesday afternoon.
Small grin and coffee in my hand, I knew no matter where I ended up next, my time here had come to a close. I know I don’t need to know where I’m going next, but I know the boundaries I have set are broken, and as my mother always used to say..
The world is your oyster. Go and get what you want and never waste a single second dreaming about it.
Solo. Together. Anywhere. 