2023 was quite the year. Nothing went as planned. Normally, this would be terrible, but the reality is I'm the happiest I have ever been because I decided to prioritize myself and make hard decisions that bring me joy, love, adventure, and security.
Tag: Houston
11… Ways I Try to Show Up for My People
I have always been lonely. I have always wanted to make sure no one feels the same. So I do my best to show up for my people on their good days but especially on their bad. I fail at it often, but I try. People need to know they're important and valued and wanted for exactly who they are.
11… Unusual Traditions I Made Up
I love tradition. Vehemently. Whenever something brings me joy, there's a good chance I'll turn it into a tradition. I have so many small traditions that make the drudgery of every day life less drudgy.
11… Unexpected Changes from Two Months of Regularish Lifting
April of 2022, I made the decision to consistently exercise. I did, then life happened. In November, I got a bougie ass gym membership. I've been lifting with regularishness for two months, and holy wow have there been some changes. I'm getting a new body, and I'm trying to figure out if I like it. But also what everyone else says about protein... I found out they're right.
11… Phrases I Wish I Could Say
Writing has always been the easiest way for me to explain all the feelings I find so difficult. I trend toward verbosity, but more often than not, I say nothing at all.
Tattoos: A Reclamation of the Body That’s Always Been Mine
For my 31st birthday, I got tattooed with one of my favorite people. These three tattoos mean so very much. In the process, I started slowly giving my body back to myself.