The Hopeless Romantic
And the Arm-Chair Philosopher
There is no greater agony
than bearing an untold story inside you
-Maya Angelou
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
/hopeless/(a)
:incapable of redemption
/romantic/(n)
:someone who is not practical and has ideas that are not related to real life
i'm hopeless, but not in the usual sad, dramatic way you might think i am.
i say "hopeless" because i genuinely don’t hope for anything good or bad to come out of the things i romanticise about. i romanticise simply because i can.
like, hello, vivid imagination unlocked! it definitely is a skill. and the best part? it doesn’t hurt me, and it doesn’t hurt the person (or thing) i'm romanticising about either.
absolute win-win situation, if you ask me.
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see, most people romanticise stuff with the sneaky little hope of something happening. a response, a moment, a sign from the universe (cue the bhagavad gita wisdom "do your work, don't crave the fruit," etc., etc.)
but here's the thing: if you expect a positive response and don’t get it, you’re crushed. if you do get it, you start expecting more. it's like an endless cycle of "what next?" that never ends well.
so, over time, I've taught myself to just vibe. i romanticise for the sheer joy of it. no hidden agendas. no expectations.
because where expectation starts, disappointment isn’t too far behind. and speaking honestly, who has the time for that? (one could say the same about this blog too!)
About
My name is Soumya Biswajit.
I'm a 23-year-old adult, who's not confident enough to share this blog openly and hence this is only for those people who chance upon it or to who I send my write-ups.
A sitariya by profession, I also enjoy writing (that I've come to understand, is a sort of coping mechanism), and hence this blog.
"Words have a longevity
I do not"
-Paul Kalanithi
When Breath Becomes Air
Hey!
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Welcome to "Hopeless Romantic," a blog where I explore the wonders of life through the eyes of a romantic, inherently an armchair philosopher. As someone who appreciates the beauty in life and its fleeting nature, I find myself drawn to both the joy and the hardships that come with it; and writing it down to overcome the anxiety that sometimes follows.
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In this blog, I'll be sharing my musings on the simple pleasures in life, the moments that take my breath away, the beauty that surrounds me every day, and inevitably the thoughts that take place inside my head. My English teacher, back in 5th standard inculcated in me the habit of writing. Hoping to continue it here.
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If you're a fellow hopeless romantic or a seeker of philosophy, then join me on this journey as I explore different aspects of my life, thoughts, and at times, even work.
My Inspirations.