Category: Journal

09.08.25 Mondays don’t mean to me today what they did for so long. I no longer wake up dreading the hangover, the endless loop of trying to detox, convincing myself a “little drink” might help me feel better, and then struggling to get through the day in a fog. That cycle is behind me now. Read more

09.07.25 I’m learning more and more that boundaries look different depending on the relationship, but they always come down to self-respect. This morning was a good example. I had plans to meet a friend, and something told me to text and confirm before I got ready. No response. I hesitated but still got ready, did Read more

09.06.25 I felt like a little kid today, excited to try out my new edger. It threw a lot of sparks, but the yard looks good. I’ll get better with it the more I use it – and maybe not start a fire. As soon as I got home, the rain started, which forced me Read more

09.05.25 What an exhausting week! I’m looking forward to some yard work and naps on the couch this weekend. The alumni meeting was good, and we went to Sonic afterward for our monthly get-together, but I was worn out. By the end of the night, all I wanted was my bed and sleep. The truth Read more