2025 has been rough so far, and this is just what i needed.
i started off the year with high expectations for myself. they were basic but meaningful goals. “be happier” was one of them. i did well in the beginning, until i realized that’s not a goal within my control.
on february 1st, while i was on my way to a dentist appointment, i received the news that someone i was close with in childhood had passed away the…