Midlife Musings
Fortysomething. If my life were a TV show, that would be the title, and these are the episodes. Or maybe I am just having an episode.
Everything they don't put in the brochure for your 40s. Work situations that make your blood boil, body changes nobody prepared you for, pop culture opinions held with unreasonable conviction, and the general absurdity of being a grown woman who still hasn't figured out what she wants to be when she grows up. Honest, unfiltered, and occasionally petty in ways that are entirely justified.You Have Your Shit Together
Who are you most inspired by? I am always inspired by people who have their shit together. There have been different people at different stages of my life.
Mind Your Business
I am actively making a point to not fixate on a man. I know that is a phrase I’d never thought I would see myself writing. But considering my history, it tracks. Fixating on a man who ticks off all the “weird vibes” box is totally on brand.
Happiness Is What You Make of It
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? A common misconception is that happiness is a monolith. It does not look one way for everyone. Even what can make many people happy will cause pain in others. Happiness is completely situational and not commonplace.
Circles and Shields – Few of My Favorite Things
What are your two favorite things to wear? I am a creature of habit. There are some things that, once I’ve defined them, become touchstones to get me through the day. Totems to either bring me luck or shield me against the world. These are a few of my favorite things.
The Woman That I Used to Know
Oh boy. I did not need to see that photo notification today. Life has a way of reminding you of how insignificant you are. How meaningless any progress you made might be because the past is there to haunt you like a vengeful ghost. Such a gut check happened to me today.
