Tag: personal essays
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What I Don’t Overthink Anymore
I think our brains are overstimulated, across the board. It’s easy to disappear into worry about whether I’m doing the right thing, but my mom used to say, “You can’t change the outcome.” She wasn’t telling me to be careless. She encouraged preparation, not agony. That distinction stuck. These are a few things I don’t…
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Things I’ve Owned Long Enough to Trust
I’ve been told by friends that I tend to be particular. Which, depending on who you ask, doesn’t always read as Medium Maintenance. I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Being particular usually just means you know what you like and what you don’t. It’s good to keep an open mind, but some things are…
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What I’m Weirdly Proud of This Week
I’ve been busy juggling work and my mother’s affairs. Things have been stressful. Lately, I’ve noticed a small shift. I’m joking more. My texts to my boyfriend aren’t just about the estate or logistics. They sound more normal. I’m not letting the loss eat away at me the way it was a month ago. My…
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The Idea of Getting Married Again
Where I’m at I’ll start this off by saying I’m not engaged. I’m just a nice lady who thinks about everything all the time. I’m in a very loving and healthy relationship with my boyfriend, and the idea of making things official on paper is something we’re into. I couldn’t imagine sharing my life with…
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Turning 40 and Still Paying Attention
Even though this post is about turning 40, let me take you back ten years. January 14, 2016. I had an early morning, so it was still dark. I woke up and wandered to the bathroom, barely awake. I remember perking up once I looked in the mirror because even though I knew it was…