Journal

There is little that is more attractive and, at the same time, disarming than a smile. Few things make one more beautiful than this: happiness, true happiness. Happiness frightens many people. Yet it is the natural state of being human, as Osho and many sages of the East remind us. I want to accept it wholeheartedly, embrace it and recognise it as a natural part of human nature. As much as many people don't realise it, most of the problems a person perceives they create themselves. A lot of problems do not exist, really. If people would only really try to stop and observe the beauty of what surrounds us already every day, instead of asking, always asking for more than what they have, they would realise that, really, happiness was right in front of their eyes and they did not realise it. Of course, real problems exist, they are part of life; but in proportion to those we create with our imagination, they are less than we think. I want to let go of everything that is out of my reach and that does not align with myself, and I choose to be as light as a feather, as firm as a rock, as happy as the spring wind dancing through the flowers.
(this is one of the few texts from my real paper diary, which I wanted to copy here)

The weather is finally changing, spring is just around the corner, and this fills me with unspeakable excitement! Slowly, nature is blossoming. Temperatures have risen markedly, and although it is still winter, the difference is palpable. The days have lengthened so much, and now, as I go out with my man, I can enjoy much more light until late. And, one of the most beautiful and exciting things, the birds have started singing! I cannot describe in words how restorative I find birdsong.
I can't wait until it's officially spring, and the season of light clothes, country walks and outdoor snacks, Easter egging, and afternoons on the balcony begins. I can't wait to see the greenery blooming, the flowers filling the environment with color, and the birds singing even louder. That's all I've been waiting for!
As much as winter also has its advantages, like everything, I will never cease to wait patiently each year for the arrival of the warm season. For me, there is no comparison. There is an atmosphere of freedom; the influences are fewer, the energies greater, and the sunlight invigorates the soul. So welcome, spring.

I had a great time at the Nerd Festival the other day! I had a definitely different day than usual with my man. My evaluations of the different departments:

❀ Nobuo Uematsu's concert made my man euphoric, it excited him so much, and that already makes me happy. The songs were beautiful, and it was definitely a different concert from the ones I'm used to. It was uplifting and poetic, it put me at peace. The young singer had a voice that immersed me in a magical atmosphere, just as the Japanese are able to do.
❀ The eighties gaming booth area, that was one of the most beautiful things ever! I really felt like I was in an arcade in the eighties. I felt immersed in another era. It's really moving, and I wish there were more places like that in Ferrara.
❀The computers were few, unfortunately, and that was the biggest disappointment of the event. I would have liked to have tried more of them, and that they were easier to understand. I wanted to use Windows in general. I really liked the ones I tried, though, and that was a memorable experience, too.
❀ Even the stall area offered less than I expected, but I enjoyed it. I bought a small bag called Kawaii Therapy with a keychain and a pin, which I will keep as mementos of this precious day.
❀ The game consoles were many, this was definitely the best and most stocked department!
❀ The food: I had a pizzetta that was hard and burned at the bottom. But the dessert, the hazelnut doughnut, was delicious!

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