Category: Journal

10.07.25 Today my boss asked a question for our next Department Planning meeting. “If you could have a superpower, what would it be? And why?” Not too long ago, I would have come up with something funny and moved on without giving it any real thought. But today, I really thought about it. If I Read more

10.06.25 Letting go has been on my mind a lot lately. I can’t control other people, places, or things — no matter how much I want to. I’m getting better at reminding myself of this and not wasting energy trying to. But I still spend a lot of time wondering why people do what they Read more

10.05.25 I made it home, and thankfully the trip was just as uneventful as the drive to Nevada. It feels good to be back and settle into my normal routine again. I think the one who missed me most was Poppy—but I expected that. Everything went smoothly at home while I was gone. The last Read more

10.04.25 I spent a few hours with an old friend this morning, and it was so good to see her. It was also a powerful reminder that everyone has their struggles in life. I tend to put people on a pedestal and fall into self-pity, thinking everyone else has a “perfect” life. I was taken Read more