If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?
Yoga pants, crop top, open toed fuzzy slippers.
dailyprompt
Spirituality
blogHow important is spirituality in your life?
It is quite important in my life at this time, and I feel like this recent loss in the family has had me really leaning into faith. I’ve seen so many signs that our loved one is still with us- she even visited me in a dream last night. I think she was trying to tell me that it never matters what others think or say about you, what matters is you follow your own dreams and do it now, because you never know how much time you have.
I know astrology sometimes goes hand in hand with spirituality, and I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about today (June 24) being a lucky day for everyone. Jupiter sits in Cazimi – which apparently means that Jupiter “sits in the heart of the sun.” Astrologers believe that means today the universe is answering our dreams, as long as we’re bold enough to ask for them. It’s a good morning to sit and think about what makes you feel the most joy in this lifetime.
For me, I feel joy when I’m with genuine, supportive people. I love being with good friends, having deep conversations, celebrating our evolutions, and just laughing at everything. I feel fueled after a good connection; I feel good after making someone feel empowered and uplifted. I feel good when I am being intentional with love, and when I am in tune with the universe.
First Crush
blogWrite about your first crush.
I remember being really young, I think I was 7 or 8 when I had a crush on the neighbor boy. I just remember that I thought he was so cute and so cool, and he was definitely a grade or two older than me so he was not interested at all LOL I’m sure he looked at me like a kid- but literally we both were kids.
Childhood Food
blogWhich food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
Mac & cheese with hot dogs in it- literally my favorite childhood food! I honestly still love it to this day, but I don’t really keep milk in the house anymore so it’s not often that I have it.
Prompt
blogWho is your favorite historical figure?
Helen Keller because she was blind and deaf yet still learned and found purpose. She’s an ICON!
Countries
blogWhat countries do you want to visit?
• Greece
• Japan
• Egypt
• Maldives
• Philippines
Prompt
blogWhat’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?
My brain 😂
LOL okay sorry I couldn’t help it. I thought of a shirt I’ve had since high school that I still love, but I definitely don’t use it daily!
Important Things
blogWhat are the most important things needed to live a good life?
• time to spend with genuine friends and family
• true connection and love- even if it’s platonic love- love is necessary
• access to food and clean water
• a roof over your head to sleep safely at night
• financial stability. when I say this I mean to be able to afford the bills you have and still be able to save and live
Favorite Moment
blogDescribe one of your favorite moments.
Standing at the altar on our wedding day; toes in the sand, the waves crashing behind us, and the slight breeze caressing our skin. The heat of the sun was nothing compared to the warmth that came from being surrounded by 23 of our favorite people, all there to celebrate and support our love. When the officiant had us hold each other’s hands and just look at one another, we couldn’t help but surrender to truly feeling and being in love, and we let the tears fall.
6-13-25
blogWhat notable things happened today?
On my way to work this morning I could not get myself together, so I ended up texting my bosses and calling off. Last night we found out that my husband’s cousin lost her battle with cancer. Her health started to rapidly decline recently, and she passed away yesterday morning.
Grief is such a hard thing to navigate. One moment you’re frozen in shock; complete disbelief- almost numb. The next moment, all the emotions come crashing down and around you- completely engulfed in the heaviness. The next you start to think about how grateful you are to have had time with your loved one… to have had them there at your wedding only less than a year ago- then the sadness washes back.
I felt guilty for calling in and being an emotional wreck while my husband, the one who is blood related to his cousin, is at work and holding it together. We are here for each other, we comfort one another, yet I feel guilty for being the one who seems to need more of it. At the same time, I am just a feeling person. I’m sensitive and I love hard, so the loss is hard.
I also am spiritual, unlike my husband, and I right after we found out about his cousin’s passing, I had to tell him about the butterfly I saw. When I was at work yesterday morning, a large, gorgeous black butterfly flew over to the window by my desk. I honestly don’t recall ever seeing a black butterfly before, and definitely not one of this size. I was so amazed and captivated by this butterfly that I couldn’t help but just be in that moment.
When we found out about her passing, after the initial shock and tears I thought about that butterfly. I couldn’t help but think… was that her? This brought a moment of peace amidst the grief: she was telling me that she was still here with me (us) but in a different form now.
Today I am sitting in the grief. I am releasing the guilt and shame about how I grieve. I am not ashamed of how deeply I feel and how much I love people. As a child I was often shamed for my big emotions, which is where this icky feeling stems from; but I know I am not being dramatic. I am being human.
Today I am also leaning into my spirituality and beliefs in our angels on the other side. The signs I see are clear to me, and I know that our loved one is watching us and supporting us from the other side. She had so much love for us here earth-side, so I can only imagine the power of her divine love.
finding light in the dark 