Lately I've been longing for the past. Not the parts that had drama, just the times that were nice. I miss a bit of my pre college years, but for the most part, I miss my college years from 2010-2015. Don't get me wrong, I love my job currently. In fact, this is probably the happiest I've been since I graduated college. I am not full time yet, but it is better than substituting or nothing at all. But still, a part of me longs for the past.

Part of it is because I am living with my parents again and I miss my independence. But also I just simply miss the people and the memories. I feel like it is somewhat odd since I graduated in May of 2015, but I still do miss it. It is not as intense as it used to be since I now have a job and keeps me busy. But I still find myself wishing I could have those five years again.

I do visit at times, but it is not the same and almost all the people I associated with are gone. The last couple students I hung out with are graduating in a couple months and other people have just simply left. I sometimes wish I didn't feel so nostalgic all the time, but it happens. Mostly I miss being on my own and hope I can move out again one day when I have enough money. I feel like I would be way less nostalgic once I move out again.

Anyone else deal with this problem? Know how to solve this until I can move out? Like I said, I'm not completely depressed about it like I used to be. I am actually very happy about my job and am not dwelling on the past 24/7 like I did when I first graduated. But at times, usually during free time, I will find myself wishing I could go back. I may look at some photos I took and remember how I felt like I was a part of something, which made me happy. But I know it can't last forever. Any suggestions on how to deal with it? I feel like it is dumb to feel this way after so long but I can't help it.