What is a good friend

Daily writing prompt
Has your idea of what makes a good friend changed as you’ve gotten older?

Well, we need two definitions. What it was and what it is now.

The meaning of the word “friends” used to be something like “people who are kind to me and stick around”. However, my friends started families, moved to other countries, had kids, changed jobs and so on. They spread and mostly no longer stick around, and so did I. It’s difficult to see them or talk to them whey I do, they’re still the same people, just a bit older. Also, slowly losing contact with old friends leaves room for making new friends.

So, I guess, not that much changed.

Travel bucket list

Daily writing prompt
What’s a country that’s at the top of your bucket list?

Honestly, as I age, travel becomes less and less interesting. One country I’d like to visit is a country I’ve been to already – Japan. I would enjoy spending a real vacation there, rather than just visiting for 3 days, which is my current experience.

It’s just so different than Bulgaria. I’d love to spend a few weeks there with my family.

The most underrated life skill

Daily writing prompt
What’s the most underrated life skill?

Listening to understand.

When listening other people speak, our brains create a fog of thoughts that wants to get out like AI’s running on a sandbox. We grab those valuable thoughts and stop listening, or we rather start listening to interrupt.

It’s difficult to just listen to understand and let your own thoughts just fly away.