stopping the shame spiral.

Fine. I’ll admit it: I wear shame like a second skin. But up until now, I’ve refused to acknowledge it.

values work.

Do you have a personal mission statement? Yeah, me neither.

in search of self.

It pains me that I have to label this endeavor an experiment, but it has been so long since I’ve taken the time to intentionally peel back my persona and take an honest look at what’s underneath, that this process feels very exploratory.

serenity.

And with that, my first little experiment is complete.

no bourbon on bourbon street.

I thought I was so strong. Turns out, not so much.

#rebrandsobriety.

Working at a non-profit has its perks: occasional free food, a perpetual feel-good feeling, and today, the ability to attend an event that aligns with my current life experiment.