Hi friends, long time no see… I thought I would stop by before fall officially starts on Tuesday and close out the summer with you in style. Was I outside like I promised myself I would be? The answer is YES!!!! I decided to be financially irresponsible this summer and live my life because, apparently, I … More Millions of Memories, Drained Bank Account: Goodbye, Summer.
But How Does This Benefit Me? Historically, men have been socialized and conditioned into systems that primarily benefit them. And you know what? Players will play. I watched The Odyssey a few weeks ago, and one thing remained incredibly consistent throughout the entire story: men’s decision-making process. First beneficiary in line? Them. Individually. Because what exactly was … More The Frontal Lobe Package
To My Restless Soul A little chat, if you will, as sleep has been evading me for days. For so many mornings now, 3:00 a.m. has become my wake-up call, accompanied by strange dreams filled with unfamiliar faces and stories I cannot explain. I wake up startled, searching for meaning where there may be none, … More Letter One: Good Morning, Soul
The Family We Didn’t Choose Maturing is realizing that maybe we wouldn’t be friends with some of our family members if we actually had the choice. That’s not shade. It’s just the truth. Values don’t always align. Life choices don’t always match. Personalities can clash. Yet blood and a shared last name have a way … More The Complicated Gift of Family
The internet is not a real place. Remember that. And yet, it never fails to deliver. In my pursuit of staying informed and keeping up with the latest drama, I’ve noticed something: the girls seem to need crushes. Reporting live from my For You Page (FYP), I can tell you that viable crushes are in … More The Internet Is Not a Real Place…And Yet.
I kept starting this blog over the past few weeks and never finishing it. I kept wondering why. Maybe because some days I feel low-key burnt out, and other days I am simply trying to keep myself afloat. This is my last residency year as a Licensed Associate before reaching the holy grail of full … More Healing. Working. Existing. Repeating.
My Mechanic Retired… and I Am Not Okay My mechanic has retired. Yes, deep breaths have been taken. Prayers have been sent up. Because my God today, it is that serious. Do you know how hard it is, as a woman, to feel safe with your mechanic? To trust that you’re not being overcharged, talked down … More Prayers Up: My Mechanic Retired
I’m at a point where I’m easily irritated by foolishness, loud and unnecessary commentary, and the relentless expectations people project onto others. You want to be married with eight children by age 40? That’s okay, but have you actually thought it through? Have you mapped out how you will be there for each child emotionally, … More Deep Breaths and Expense Sheets
Wow… what a week. What a month. What a year. And it’s only day 18. I swear we had a whole conversation with 2026 before it even got here, politely asking it to be gentle with us. Clearly, it did not get the memo. So, what is actually going on, y’all? There is so much … More Coping Skills, Willpower, and Bravo
I’ve been participating in my church’s annual fast since January 3rd, marking my third year of this commitment. Honestly, this year has felt different. I’ve struggled to feel as connected as I expected to. Instead of trying to fix that feeling, I have spent time sitting with it. I’ve prayed, reflected, and gently asked myself … More Gentle Reminders, Steady Faith.
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