twinks in bloom

All of us watch or read some or the other kind of story—be it movies, novels, series, or just the tales our creative, daydreaming mind spins.

We’re always drawn to the main protagonist.

Their life feels poetic, cinematic, like everything happens for them.

But sometimes, we forget… we are the main characters of our own lives.

Don’t we all romanticize life in our own way?

Whether it’s cleaning our room with music playing in the background,

reading a book in an aesthetic café with a too-expensive coffee,

or putting on a little lip tint even when we have nowhere to go—

those are the moments we feel like the main character.

Everyday, we style ourselves depending on our mood—

not for anyone else, just for the vibe.

And that’s the essence of romanticizing life:

finding beauty in the in-between, the small, the soft.

I, being that ever-dreaming soul,

constantly imagine myself acting out song lyrics like I’m in a music video.

I create whole storylines in my head with supporting characters, plot twists, emotions.

Sometimes it’s a rainy train journey, sometimes a slow morning in bed.

It’s silly, maybe. But it brings me joy.

Romanticizing life isn’t about pretending things are perfect.

It’s about choosing to see the poetry in ordinary things.

Lighting a candle while journaling.

Listening to a soft playlist during a solo walk.

Wearing perfume for no one but yourself.

These are rituals of softness. Of self-love.

We live so much of our lives waiting for the big moments—

graduations, promotions, weddings, achievements.

But in reality, life is made of tiny, quiet ones:

the first sip of coffee, your favourite sweater, warm sun on your face, a random compliment from a stranger.

So why not romanticize it all?

Why not turn grocery runs into Paris Fashion week?

Why not write love letters to yourself in your journal?

Why not live like you’re the heroine in your own soft, blooming story?

You don’t need an aesthetic apartment or a perfect life.

A big house, A perfect loving partner and a cute dog… maybe a cat?

You just need presence. Intention. A little imagination.

Romanticizing your life is about slowing down enough to notice

– that life, in its simplest form, is already beautiful.