Ok my first substack comment ever. Sis. I gotta tell you. I love talking to strangers and you’ve inspired me to do it more in my hometown on my own! I’ve thought until now that I need to wait for a trip to sit at the counter of a fabulous restaurant or local diner to have these moments, yet my backyard spots probably have the same magic just waiting for me to indulge & daydream. ✨ xx
This is a beautiful piece. I also love solo-dining, solo travel, and meeting people with no preconceived notions. It's so refreshing. I hope to also have more experiences like this soon. We invite the energy we put out! Cheers
i adored this. i honestly find talking with strangers easier and sometimes even more enjoyable than with people who know me. not like small talk, but when you actually have a real conversation with a stranger. (i also hate the word stranger- we need a nicer word for people we just don’t know yet!) i love those times when i’ve immediately connected with someone new, like at the airport or on the bus or at a coffee shop, and we just chat all about ourselves and our interests or just what’s going on with our day. it makes me feel more connected to life as a whole. i love learning about people and also the feeling of being brand new to another person, of being discovered by someone new.
totally looking forward to reading more of your work!! 🖤
"more connected to life as a whole" — YES. fully agree. thank you for your sweet comment :) and i know, we really do need a different word for stranger!!!!
i have been so scared to talk to strangers (or, more specifically, men) especially because of the flirting aspect and because i woulld be scared they'll read something into our interactions where there is nothing and then get entitled... props to you, i admire you courage.
P.s. One week I sat at the same counter twice in Paris. First night I met a fabulous woman Dianne and then these girls who came from backstage with Kendrick Lamar. Then the last night an impromptu first date with a Parisian boy who knew all the restaurant staff. Tout est magique. ✨
wait so funny you ask this... i am not, and i was actually thinking about writing a full essay on this. i've especially been walking phone-free, headphones-free lately, and it's opened me up to so much. okay potential essay coming soon
THE TIK TOK WIFE REVEAL IS CRRRRRRRAAAAZZZZY
i also deleted tik tok 2 months ago and feel unfortunately much more like myself - so powerful to not understand what being demure is
no exactly, you and i both hadn't seen that video for so long lol (i still don't even think i've seen the original)
Angelina, if you ever wrote a book, I would read it. I adore your stories and the way you write. Please don’t ever stop.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! one day ;)
S A M E
i love you please so do NOT go FULL bourdain #rip
i second this
IZZY HAHAHAHA
Ok my first substack comment ever. Sis. I gotta tell you. I love talking to strangers and you’ve inspired me to do it more in my hometown on my own! I’ve thought until now that I need to wait for a trip to sit at the counter of a fabulous restaurant or local diner to have these moments, yet my backyard spots probably have the same magic just waiting for me to indulge & daydream. ✨ xx
ABSOLUTELY!!!! thank you for the comment<3 go do it!!!
This is a beautiful piece. I also love solo-dining, solo travel, and meeting people with no preconceived notions. It's so refreshing. I hope to also have more experiences like this soon. We invite the energy we put out! Cheers
i AGREE!!! cheers <3 thank you for reading
i adored this. i honestly find talking with strangers easier and sometimes even more enjoyable than with people who know me. not like small talk, but when you actually have a real conversation with a stranger. (i also hate the word stranger- we need a nicer word for people we just don’t know yet!) i love those times when i’ve immediately connected with someone new, like at the airport or on the bus or at a coffee shop, and we just chat all about ourselves and our interests or just what’s going on with our day. it makes me feel more connected to life as a whole. i love learning about people and also the feeling of being brand new to another person, of being discovered by someone new.
totally looking forward to reading more of your work!! 🖤
"more connected to life as a whole" — YES. fully agree. thank you for your sweet comment :) and i know, we really do need a different word for stranger!!!!
i have been so scared to talk to strangers (or, more specifically, men) especially because of the flirting aspect and because i woulld be scared they'll read something into our interactions where there is nothing and then get entitled... props to you, i admire you courage.
I live in Portland AND I am an English teacher. This was so fun to read.
I'm not mad at Thomas. Everyone needs an escape every once in awhile.
omg LOVE !!! i had a wonderful stay in your city
Love the article. Don’t love Thomas.
Agree!!!!!!!
P.s. One week I sat at the same counter twice in Paris. First night I met a fabulous woman Dianne and then these girls who came from backstage with Kendrick Lamar. Then the last night an impromptu first date with a Parisian boy who knew all the restaurant staff. Tout est magique. ✨
wow.... incredible
I need to know your thoughts on people who wear headphones all the time... I assume you're not one of them?
wait so funny you ask this... i am not, and i was actually thinking about writing a full essay on this. i've especially been walking phone-free, headphones-free lately, and it's opened me up to so much. okay potential essay coming soon
Knew it! a little wire headphone can be chic but the big ones really just block too much out... excited to hear more potentially!
Ohhhhhh Thomas. He should’ve mentioned Wife Who Works for TikTok so much sooner and preferably without the blushing. Pouring one out for her, too 😪
i agree!!! i'm not faulting him, but if i were his wife and i heard about this, i'd be sad
I’m chronically shy, but you’ve inspired me to try this! So happy to have discovered your substack <3
that makes me so happy to hear!!! thank you for reading :)))
Just found you - this is my first read of yours and I am completely awestruck and inspired
thank you SO MUCH :')
Stranger on the internet here to tell you, this was incredible - throughly love your storytelling. Thank you!
omg :') thank YOU!! means so much