Offline vs Online: this is a constant battle, haha. I’m a millennial, I grew up in a time when using the internet meant sharing a phone line with your family. It was slow, limited, and honestly… life felt simpler. Then social media came, and I wanted to be that person. The one posting the perfect pictures of the cool meals, restaurants, and trips. For years, I played along. And now? It just doesn’t feel like me anymore.

The more online everything becomes, the more I crave an offline, real connection. Less scrolling. More eye contact. Less “I saw your post.” More “Tell me what’s going on.” I don’t want the people I love to know about my life because they saw it online — I want them to know because I told them.

At the same time, I live abroad. My family and friends are far away. Digital connection still matters in many ways. I won’t delete anything or pretend I disappear. I’m just trying to be intentional. Before I post, I ask myself: What is the meaning behind this? Do I really want to share it? Or am I just filling space?

“Offline, For a While” isn’t a rule or a dramatic exit. It’s a reminder. To step back sometimes, to look up, to be where your feet are, and enjoy the moment. And then, when it feels right, log back in.