One day in mid-September, a young girl named Maya woke up feeling oddly bored, despite being surrounded by all the friends she made in the months since she moved to her college dorm. After enjoying a quick breakfast of toast and jam, Maya decided to leave her room and explore the campus grounds.
Almost immediately, Maya noticed something peculiar - many of the trees that lined the walkways were already changing color, signaling the arrival of autumn. She couldn’t believe how quickly the time had flown. In that moment, Maya felt a sense of calm come over her and she thought about how much she was looking forward to this new season.
As Maya walked around the campus, she ended up in the park located in the middle of the grounds. Here, she saw many people walking their dogs, enjoying the warm weather and colorful foliage. Maya found a bench to sit on and gazed out at the view in front of her, feeling content and happy.
It was during this peaceful moment that Maya pulled out her phone and checked her emails, only to find that her old high school friend had sent a message asking for help. Maya knew it was a difficult time in her friend’s life right now and felt obligated to help. She wrote back offering her assistance and sat back down on the bench to wait for a reply.
After a few minutes of reflection, Maya got up and decided to head back to her dorm. As she walked through the campus, she noticed a fruit stand selling freshly picked apples. Without hesitation, Maya bought one and enjoyed it on her way home.
When Maya arrived back in her dorm room, she realized that the message from her friend had not been a request for help, but instead an invitation for a reunion. Maya smiled at the thought of seeing old friends and was excited to relive those happy memories.
The next day, Maya packed her bags and took the train to the reunion. When she arrived, it was not quite what she expected - none of her friends had arrived yet, but surprisingly the reunion felt like home. Over the next few days, Maya reconnected with her old friends, talked all night, and enjoyed the changing of the seasons.
After an unforgettable trip, Maya returned to school feeling different. She felt reenergized and inspired, and was grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with her old friends. She had learned that no matter how much time passes, some people are always worth the effort to keep in touch.
Maya looked forward to the coming months with a new appreciation for the people in her life and the changing seasons. A newfound sense of curiosity was growing inside her and she was ready to explore and make the best out of the new season.
