Sunsets are quite beautiful and interesting.

This week had unexpected turns but so many great moments. One of them was lying in bed and reading a little about the human condition.

Today is New Year’s Eve! Things are still crazy, but I am looking forward to next year.

Here’s a little thought about the wins of this past year.

Thankfully, I am home for the holidays, and I know I am lucky. However, I can’t shake off these March 2020 vibes. It’s weird to go through such craziness twice, even though the first time never really ended.

I feel the grief again. But I also feel the togetherness again.

Here’s a lighter thought about that togetherness.

You may know that I try not to live for the weekend. This week was a little much even for me! However, I did have fun and enjoyed maintaining & creating connections.

Here’s a thought about friendship (new and old).

As you all know, it’s the holiday season and the last month of the year. Whether we like it or not, this fact prompts reflection.

But overall, I feel good about this year. It was difficult, no doubt. However, it opened my eyes. Here’s a good thought about the holidays.

I love taking myself out. Here’s a sentiment about the beauty of being alone.

Thanksgiving is about home and family, and I have realized that my heart is at home in so many places. It’s a strange feeling going back and remembering it all.

Love and hate tango with each other. It is tough to discuss them, which is I am writing this thought.

I feel like I have learned to hate my tendency of being open. So many people are very guarded, and I have found myself stumbling into that same pattern.

But being cautious like that has made me miserable. You cannot always think the worst.

I live life on my terms, and I think this week made me feel so much better about opening my heart.

This week was extremely stressful. I felt caged, and it was hard not to let everything set me off. So even though I know certain things about my culture, I didn’t let some things slide as I would have in the past.

For a few conversations this week, the topic of boundaries came up.

And honestly, I’m horrible with this. Especially in the world we live in, a mixed state of being has become quite normal for me.

But as much as I value fluidity, it can get confusing. Having structure can ground you to the root of your being.

Man, a change in the environment affects you. I hate that it does, but it’s so true. Here is a little thought about my move.

A tiny Friday thought. I'll leave it at that.

This past week was good. But I (for sure) learned something about myself, and it’s not great. I don’t think I am ready to share this facet about myself yet. I need some time to process, and so the thought today is about processing.

Man, I beat myself up for being human. I was in my head a lot this week. I wanted to share a few thoughts about this feeling.

Lately, I have been trying to get up earlier. It hasn’t always been successful, but sometimes I find myself having an hour (if I’m lucky, a few) to be slow and intentional with my day. It’s a nice feeling knowing that the world is sleeping.

I’m careful about change. It’s a quality that’s neither one extreme nor the other. It’s not like I never embrace change, but I’m practical about it.

I have always hated that about myself. The world is my oyster, but which oyster will help me be the strongest? Why can’t I be truly spontaneous with big decisions like I am with small decisions?

This week though, I am very proud of myself. I saw an opportunity and (practically) grabbed it. It was great! Today’s thought examines my careful explorer vibe.

This is me trying to describe a feeling that's quite difficult to describe.

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, there is always someone that finds something wrong with you? And it’s hard for you not to take it to heart.

But when I feel like this, I keep reminding myself that people throw rocks at things that shine.

Here’s my reminder to take their comments with a grain of salt.