Category: Personal
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10 Things 2023 Taught Me
“What did 2023 teach you?” is the weekly question posted yesterday in IVC. I hadn’t thought about it prior to answering the question, but it made me reflect on my year in a way I hadn’t done yet. There were a lot of things I learned about myself and others last year. Here are the…
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To a New Year 🐉
You ever look through your old IG posts and wonder what happened to you? 🙃 I haven’t been sleeping well this week. My eyes will open between 4:00-5:30am and I won’t be able to fall back asleep (I usually get up at 6:30, so it’s not a major time difference, but it’s enough). I spent…
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Am I Done Fighting It?
You know, the cycle of constantly posting to socials for a month or two and then disappearing for six months while I recuperate from the overwhelm. I have—especially since I started providing VA services—tried to do what the “Romans” do when it comes to posting on socials and advertising myself. I’ve tried to force myself…
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I’m Not Reading Anymore
…and it’s not because I no longer like books. This week, I found myself wondering if I was morphing into a version of myself that doesn’t enjoy reading as much as I used to. I’ve had the most difficult time sitting still to read this year. Instead, I find myself opting for visual stories—TV, movies,…
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I Went to a Church Event and This Happened…
All my rejection trauma came flooding in. I’ve been going to this church periodically for a few months. When I do, I go to service and come straight home. I don’t know anyone at this church, but I am becoming familiar with the names and faces of some of the people who lead portions of…
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How are Y’all Developing a Personal Style?
I’ve been a jeans & t-shirt person for a very long time. I can remember a time when I only wore skirts and dresses and a time where I refused to wear skirts or dresses. And a lot of my clothing choices have been in an effort to hide my body (either from a place…
Christine Gabrièlle 