![]() One of the things I knew I would want for my living space when I arrived in Seoul was a decorated living space. I decided to do this in the form of a collage in my small room on the wall above my bed in my small apartment. To say that my living situation is humble is an understatement. It’s city living. It’s charming, but cozy. Anyway, this collage is of places I've been, things I've gotten, and just general things that remind me of my time here. It’s important to use things that you have accumulated in the place that you are in, because it gives you a sense of accomplishment. If you ever feel as though you have done nothing in the new city, look at your wall and see everything you’ve done. Remember those inspiring times in your new city. And take the time to smile about it. Not only is collage-ing the wall of your living space make it more personalized, it also gives you something to do. That may sound odd, but it is so important to keep yourself busy when you're in a new place, and hanging things on your wall is a form of creating. Like painting or other forms of art, it's constructive and rewarding. I tend to save things up and when I'm feeling a little lonely or homesick I'll get my tape out and start hanging things up. Because I've done this moving to a new place and starting new as a young person thing so many times, I understand it can be hard. Especially when you have some time to yourself. A word of advice: love those moments too, and make them constructive. Make them a moment you can be proud of, even if you were sad or missing home. The worst thing you can do is just sit and think (unless you are meditating, because that is something I always support). So far, I’ve done a lot in Seoul in the past almost three weeks. I have brochures of castles and museums and fortresses as well as tickets and maps. I’m excited to see how my wall grows in the next five months and all of the things I acquire. It also motivates me to go out and do more so I can add to my wall. Overall, creating something like this is something to be proud of and something to make your new home feel more comfortable when you move to a new place. Because I have done it many times, I can tell you that sometimes it is hard. When I first moved to Cape Town I felt so alone and so lost, even though I shared an apartment with two other girls.
At night I would look out the window onto the city skyline of Cape Town and Table Mountain and feel so alone; instead, I should have been feeling inspired. I knew at the time people would kill to be in my place, but I couldn’t fight the feeling of sadness. I will not make that mistake again, and I never want any of you to go through that either. So whether it is writing, reading, creating collages, or just being out and about, find that hobby and do it. Really immerse yourself and commit to it, and have a good time. I’m about to head onto my next adventure to add to my wall, I’ll write soon!
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