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Year 35: Getting Clear on What I Actually Want
A candid reflection on people-pleasing, walking away, and figuring out what I actually want from life. This means setting boundaries without guilt, staying true to yourself, leaving what no longer fits, and finding more balance. Continue reading
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I Forgot What I Actually Liked Until I Had Time to Like Things Again
At some point, I realized I had become incredibly good at being useful and not particularly good at having fun. That’s a weird thing to admit because, on paper, I was doing fine. I had a career. I was busy. I had responsibilities and plans and approximately 900 tabs open in my brain at all… Continue reading
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I Made a Good Things Jar Because I Wanted My Happiness Back
I made a Good Things Jar after realizing I’d gotten a little too good at remembering what went wrong and overlooking what went right. What started with an empty Voluspa candle jar became a small way to hold onto the moments, people, and unexpected reminders that made me feel like myself again. Continue reading
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Pay It Forward Reminds Us That Complicated People Can Still Make a Difference
I recently rewatched Pay It Forward, one of those movies suburban families and elementary schools alike seemed to collectively decide every kid needed to see. I actually loved it when I was younger, but somehow I hadn’t thought much about it since. Then I spotted it for $4.99 in Apple’s digital store. Can we still… Continue reading