An Empty Room
This room is empty. It prompts several questions. Is this person moving in? Moving out? Is someone else moving in or out? Is there a roommate? Why is it empty? How long has it been vacant? Why? What happened in this room? What will happen in this room? Is it the end of an era or the start of a new one?
This room is empty. Who lived here? It doesn't matter. What matters is: why the move? He moved back home. He wanted to save money. He wanted to achieve his goals, whatever they may be. He felt the pressure of living paycheck to paycheck. He didn't want to feel that way anymore. He wanted to focus on moving forward instead of being stuck. But did he go backward?
This room is empty. It's been that way for a couple months. I feel the same way, somewhat. Empty. When he moved, when he packed up his belongings & said "sayonara" that was it. Whatever happened, whatever has happened since then, I do not know. He is in his own world. A world apart. A world disconnected.
This room is empty. But I shouldn't be. I should move forward. Look ahead. Determine some goals. Strive for my dreams. Is it the end of an era or the start of a new one? Isn't it always both? Does it even matter? Every day is a new day. Each day the room is empty when I wake up. But it's only empty because I never filled it. It doesn't have to be empty. Neither do I.
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What does this narrative mean to you? What does an empty room signify? I'd love to hear what you think. :]
This room is empty. Who lived here? It doesn't matter. What matters is: why the move? He moved back home. He wanted to save money. He wanted to achieve his goals, whatever they may be. He felt the pressure of living paycheck to paycheck. He didn't want to feel that way anymore. He wanted to focus on moving forward instead of being stuck. But did he go backward?
This room is empty. It's been that way for a couple months. I feel the same way, somewhat. Empty. When he moved, when he packed up his belongings & said "sayonara" that was it. Whatever happened, whatever has happened since then, I do not know. He is in his own world. A world apart. A world disconnected.
This room is empty. But I shouldn't be. I should move forward. Look ahead. Determine some goals. Strive for my dreams. Is it the end of an era or the start of a new one? Isn't it always both? Does it even matter? Every day is a new day. Each day the room is empty when I wake up. But it's only empty because I never filled it. It doesn't have to be empty. Neither do I.
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What does this narrative mean to you? What does an empty room signify? I'd love to hear what you think. :]
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This post is beautifully written, definitely food for thought. I personally feel it is the start of a new era and it's always good to look forward and not dwell in the past.
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Thanks for sharing your thought. It's always interesting to hear how another person interprets it. :]
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DeleteFor us, an empty room is an opportunity for a new start. It's a chance to experiment and step out of your comfort zone
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DeleteYou're such a brilliant writer. To me an empty room means an endless possibility of interior decoration, haha!! I guess, translating it to the context of your post, an empty room can be whatever you want it to be! Xx
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DeleteSuch a thought provoking post, but I can't help but to associate emptiness with loneliness...or ghosts! haha
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Ghosts & loneliness. You know, Michaela. It may be a bit of both. :p
DeleteThis is a lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend's brother moved out and we keep the room empty for utility's sake. It's a great place to stick extra furniture during gatherings or for me to have a place to do yoga (I fall a lot).
My point? Make it your own. Rent it out to a friend, make it a huge closet, do anything. Make new memories in the space to drown out the old. Own it, lady. :)
Love this! I will own it. I fall a lot too. I can't believe I haven't thought to do workout videos in there for the time being. :p
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DeleteThought-provoking! We often hear from the perspective of the person who leaves, so this was an awesome change.
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You're right! I didn't think about that. :]
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Hahaha. So true. But it's not my room to alter. Darn! :p
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Amazing post since it makes me think. I would say it's the start of a new beginning - there's no point in looking back and, being empty just means you have something to build on :)
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DeleteYou are an amazing writer! I think the emptiness could mean the end and the beginning. When one door closes, another one opens. Usually the one that opens is unexpected and not what we planned, but that's part of the adventure! Great blog :)
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Thanks for reading, Becky. Yes, it's definitely a bit of both -- beginning & ending. :]
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ReplyDeleteBeautifully written Carmen! Empty rooms are a strange thing. They always make me stop and realise, this is really happening. I grew up in the same house for 20 years. I moved in my 21st year of life, and it was extremely emotional. Since then I've moved three more times, and each time, that empty space feels just as emotional.
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