- September 19th, 2024
- September 19th, 2024
- September 22nd, 2024
- September 22rd, 2024
- September 23rd, 2024
- September 23th, 2024
- September 24th, 2024
- September 25th, 2024
- September 27th, 2024
- September 27th, 2024
- September 27th, 2024
- September 29th, 2024
- October 1rd, 2024
- October 3th, 2024
- October 4th, 2024
- October 7th, 2024
September 19th, 2024
Mostly Cloudy: High 74, Low 62
I find clouds beautiful. However, when the sky is too cloudy, it
all seems to blend together and makes life feel dull. Today’s day
of overcast skies makes me think of the importance of contrast and
unique things in someone’s life. It also reminds me of the many
things that weigh on my mind, especially about things that I think
will have a large impact on my life and my future that I don’t see
an immediate solution to, even if it is there. Much like how
direct sunlight can’t break through the overcast clouds, small
bits of sunlight still make it through the filter of the clouds. I
want a job man :( The clouds also remind me of how grateful I am
of the many things going well around me. I’m grateful for the
amazing people everywhere in my life who bring joy and sunlight no
matter what the sky looks like.
September 19th, 2024
Mostly Cloudy: High 74, Low 62
I normally love clouds, but on days like this I just feel
oppressed by them—almost as if they are entering my own body and
fogging it up. I’ve learned over the past couple of years how much
I value natural sunlight. Even on the most tired mornings, if
there is sunlight I am immediately revitalized. Days like today,
where the clouds are thick and almost opaque, place my mind in a
pensive state, and while sometimes being in such a state is
beneficial to my understanding of myself, I don’t want to feel
plagued by it.
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September 22th, 2024
Overcast: High 66, Low 67
Precipitation: 0.87 in
On cloudy days, I feel a sense of comfort and safety. I love
feeling the darkness surrounding me. It feels like the world has
gone quiet and I could have time to enjoy the beauty of life. On
these cloudy days, I find that I can be my true self and seek
clarity.
September 22th, 2024
Overcast: High 66, Low 67
Precipitation: 0.87 in
I saw this cloud on an overcast day, where most of the clouds
melded together into one giant mass. But this cloud had a slight
visible outline, and so it reminded me of a ship floating in the
sky. When I look at clouds, I always become obsessed with how
quickly they’re actually moving when you stop to pay attention to
it. Most of the time, clouds are seen as a stagnant background,
and often overlooked or disregarded. In reality, they’re very
fluid and always evolving, to the point where no sky is ever the
same on any given day. This thought, which I was particularly
reminded of when I saw the shape of this cloud, is actually quite
comforting to me. It reassures me that the world was designed to
keep changing, and that I should welcome that change in all of its
beauty.
September 23th, 2024
Passing Clouds: High 64, Low 55
Clouds always remind me of motion. I’m not someone who often takes
time to appreciate the sky or clouds but my mother always points
them out. I find the clouds relaxing to watch when I do take the
time as they move with the wind. Sometimes this motion isn’t
pleasant as it makes me feel as though the world is spinning or
moving in a sort of motion sickness type of way. My mother often
asks me to take photos of clouds when we are in the car hence I
associate them so heavily with motion.
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September 23th, 2024
Passing Clouds: High 64, Low 55
I am uncertain about the future. I have so many questions about
where I’m going after I graduate and I’m juggling so many things
at the same time. I don’t want to go to class but I know I should.
I know I have to leave my room to go get food, but I’m not hungry
and I’m too tired to move. I have so much work to do that my head
hurts just thinking about it. Classwork, homework, research
articles, summarize, secondaries, interviews and so many more
things I could list that bother me. I have so many messages from
friends to get through and I’m worried about not responding for a
long period of time, but I’m glad I have their support to get me
through my work.
September 24th, 2024
Broken Clouds: High 65, Low 53
I am not going to think about the future because it feels like too
much work. I am simply going to continue finishing up my current
work for the week and planning on how I can enjoy myself for the
rest of this semester. There are some pieces of doubt and fear of
the future and how I can better prepare myself for it, but I get
sadder and more distracted when thinking about it, so I think I’ll
play the oblivious student and not think.
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September 25th, 2024
Mostly Cloudly: High 64, Low 60
I feel like as much as I try to not be stressed about the future,
there’s a part of me that is always concerned about it in my
subconscious. There’s also a part of me that likes the stress
because it serves as motivation to not fail. So all in all I am just
hoping not to fail and maybe be happy too! But cloudy days like this
don’t really help, it’s like an inbetween state where it’s not
raining and not sunny so it’s just there.
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September 27th, 2024
Partly Sunny: High 79, Low 63
Precipitation: 0.36 in
It’s honestly so nice that we have such a sunny day after the insane
amount of rain this week. It’s been pretty tough thinking about the
future and current projects and other stuff, but it’s always nice to
see some sunshine and hang out with friends. I hope everything falls
into place one day.
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September 25th, 2024
Partly Sunny: High 79, Low 63
Precipitation: 0.36 in
Today was a really nice day, after all that rain I was finally able
to go out on a run with my good friend. Getting the sunlight and
feeling the cool breeze of the Charles definitely improved my
overall mood. I feel overwhelmed with the amount of work I have to
do while trying to maintain some sense of stability through sleep
and social events with friends. I’m grateful to be able to slow down
and take a breath to appreciate the world around me. The clouds
today reminded me of waves at the beach, the push and pull of the
tide like the day to day challenges.
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September 27th, 2024
Partly Sunny: High 79, Low 63
Precipitation: 0.36 in
It was so nice out today I lowkey was suspicious about it. I had a bit of a tough week, so I’m grateful I had a nice sunny day to end it with. I think I’m just a little sad because it’s my last year as an undergrad here, and I want to try and find a way to make the most of it while still finding time to take care of myself, even if it just feels like I’m wasting time by doing nothing (especially because I have a lot of work that I just keep putting off to the last minute). I called my mom yesterday and she said “this too will pass”, literally the most cliche saying I have ever heard in my life, but it got me thinking a lot about how I’m feeling right now. Every single moment, no matter how terrible or amazing, will pass- and that’s not necessarily good or bad, but just the way it is.
September 29th, 2024
Broken Clouds: High 65, Low 57
As much as I want to believe that everything will work out, part of me is terrified that things won’t work out. There are so many uncertainties for the future, especially after changing career goals, which makes me constantly worried and keeps me awake at night. I am stressed about my classes and internship search as it seems my whole future depends on it. Time has been passing by so fast yet I don’t think I have accomplished anything significant since the semester started. My thoughts are a mess and I don’t know how to feel about myself. Ithaca winter is slowly approaching, causing the skies to be grey and gloomy this whole week. Usually, when I see the sun, I feel a little more hopeful but the clouds recently have added to my feelings of obscurity.
October 1st, 2024
Broken Clouds: High 66, Low 57
It feels as if the clearness of the sky allows for the clearness of my mind. Usually, cloudy skies bring me peace of mind, as if they are assuring me that a dimmer start to my day will only result in more ups than downs later on. However, today, as I look from afar at the vast blue landscape around my school, I see that it is only obstructed by small clusters of clouds. Inadvertently equating cloudiness to anxiety, seeing this makes all my worries shrink. Although the problems are still blatantly present, they seem more digestible. Like clouds, my insecurities and problems may seem intangible, thereby impossible to resolve. But taking a step away like I did today to look at the bigger picture allowed me to see that these problems produced in my head are all just tiny clusters that the wind will soon blow away. Worry is only the minority; I need to make contentment the majority in my life. It was a tranquil day, and I partially have the sky to thank for it :)
October 3st, 2024
Passing Clouds: High 68, Low 55
As I look at the fountain surrounded by nature and the seemingly endless expanse of the sky above, I can’t help but reflect on life. The clouds hanging above remind me of the ever-shifting uncertainties in life, sometimes light and fleeting, other times dense and overwhelming. But just as the fountain’s water flows, life continues its course, regardless of what’s in their impermanence, the clouds seem to reflect the fleeting nature of our worries and fears. They drift across the sky, pushed by winds beyond their control, much like how life sometimes propels us forward without warning or choice. And yet, at the same time, they also remind me that even in the shadow of uncertainty, there is beauty. Their shapes constantly change, but the sky remains vast and open. It serves as a small reminder that no matter how heavy the clouds may seem, the blue sky and clarity always return, often brighter than before. In the same way, my anxieties may obscure the clarity of my mind, but they, too, will pass. Like the fountain, I try to remain steady, grounded, and resilient even as everything around us shifts. There’s serenity in accepting the ebbs and flow as I am always in motion, always finding peace in the depths amidst the currents of life.
October 4th, 2024
Mostly Cloudy: High 72, Low 56
I have always found rays of sunshine shining out from behind the clouds to be really inspiring. The sun reminds of a light that signifies warmth and happiness. While the clouds seem dark and sad, trying to stop the light from shining, I try to remember that after it rains the sun always comes out.
October 7th, 2024
Partly Cloudy: High 61, Low 54
I’m really good at living in the moment. As often as apprehension
and anxiety hit, they stay momentarily.
I’m usually a happy person. A lot has happened within this past
month. I would like to believe that I’m independent and mature, but
I wonder if I’m really growing as a person?
Everyone’s thoughts are constantly plagued with stress.
I really don’t like that.
It’s repetitive.
It’s annoying.
It effects me in cycles, crawling up... then I have to
again...casually...shaking it off.
Despite all that, I know none of us are ever truly alone. Our
thoughts are universal, but manifesting beautifully and differently
in ever so slightly ways.