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A Normal Weekend
My “normal” weekend isn’t some elaborate or expensive event filled calendar, it’s just a soft rhythm of things that make me feel connected again while getting centered for a new work week. It always starts with a hot beverage, not usually coffee. An apple cider or a hot cocoa with fun toppings. Not rushed, just…
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Letter to the Version of Me Who Was Trying So Hard
Dear younger me, Listen to your mom when she says to enjoy being young. Education was a focal point growing up. You learned early that gold stars and straight A’s were how people saw your worth. Schools that promoted academic rigor were all you knew. At 16, you were already learning how to balance a…