With each step upward, the air grows scarcer, and I realize my breaths are coming quicker. I shorten my stride, finding a rhythm, and center my attention on my breath—breathe in through the nostrils, release through the lips, calm and measured. It brings relief, like a cool cuc
Once Mia is gone, I make my way to the bathroom and snap a quick selfie, feeling genuinely satisfied and upbeat. The entire day turned out flawless—starting with brunch, strolling through the park, indulging in ice cream, and spending quality time with my closest friend. I’m t