Do you trust your instincts?

The older I get, the more and more I am learning to trust my instincts. I still have a lot of work and unlearning to do from my childhood, as I basically never learned how to trust myself. When you’re constantly scrutinized by one parent and also continuously hovered over by the other one, it makes it a little hard to gain any self confidence. As I continue to grow, I continue to give myself evidence that I truly can trust myself.

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

I love going to this chocolate coffee shop in our downtown area! They make their own chocolate and their drinks are phenomenal!

What’s the first impression you want to give people?

That I’m just unapologetically myself. I’m authentic and overall just someone who cares about other humans.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I have not done enough exploring of the world to make this decision, but I do know that I would love to live on a beach and be around some nice palm trees. I always feel so much more calm and happy when we go on vacation and are just surrounded by beautiful beaches and water.

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)?

I think the coolest thing I ever found and kept was an amethyst crystal. It definitely was one that someone would have purchased, and as a child who collected rocks, I was so excited when I stumbled across it!

What podcasts are you listening to?

Mel Robbins Podcast – Mel Robbins

Call Her Daddy – Alex Cooper

Dark History – Bailey Sarian

The Homecoming Podcast- Dr. Thema

What was your favorite subject in school?

I really enjoyed English/writing classes as well as psychology. I still enjoy writing and psychology, now I just enjoy it in the form of this blog, going to therapy, and listening to self improvement podcasts.

Do you need time?

I need time, yet I despise time.

Why did we make up such a concept?

Time is a thief, yet time is all we know.

Endless ticking as years go by.

I need time to rest.

I need time to do.

I need time for all of the things in life that require time- so everything.

Time is of the essence, yet time is not real.

Time is such a weird thing.

What’s something you believe everyone should know.

That the more we heal ourselves and are able to view ourselves with love and grace, the more we can see the world and others the same way. Hurt people hurt people, and we all deserve to heal and care about ourselves so we can give that same care to others.