Why do I get more attention now?

So ever since this year I have been travelling more than usual and I am with people that use social media a little more than the people I am usually with so i started to post stories on instagram too and post every now and then. Now I don’t have too many followers, around 500 and a private account.

But one thing i notice is especially girls i already knew that keep liking my stories, replying to them, trying to make conversation even when super dry and just expressing interest.

Is it because the stories make me seem that much more interesting? Did they just need an excuse?

Why do I get more attention now?
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