"Food" for thought

I'm sure everyone at some point has experienced those moments where you call or text practically everyone in your phone contacts list for lunch but everyone seems to already have eaten. Okay, well maybe it's just me, but today was one of those days. It was kind of nice though to have lunch by myself. As I indulged in my last veggie chicken wrap of my freshman year, I couldn't help being overwhelmed with nostalgia. The past year has gone by so fast, and I can't believe my freshman year is over! So much food was eaten, argued over, and fantasized about. From making massive sundaes with friends on Sundae Sunday, to having my traditional veggie chicken wraps with my best friend, food seems to always be a part of the memories I share with people.

As I reflected on the past year by myself at lunch, I realized how critical it is to have alone time in your daily routine. Sherry Turkle, another theorist I learned about in English class, discusses in her book Alone Together, the importance of having "quiet time" by removing oneself from the presence of others. I got a firsthand experience of this theory Turkle talks about with great importance. How can one find out what truly makes one happy, or what one wants to do or improve on in the future? How can one truly discover who he or she is whe they are busy focusing on other things or people all the time? This and much more is accomplished by removing yourself from society and giving yourself the necessary alone time for reflection.

So as I ate my delicious lunch, I thought of all of the people I met this year,for better or for worse, all of the things I've done, or haven't done, and what I want to do new or continue with in the future, and most importantly, reflected on the person I am becoming, and if I should change anything to become a better individual. Take the time out of your busy schedule to sit down and reflect on life!