The Book Of Kyle

Amor Fati: The love of fate. Embracing all aspects of life, including hardships and challenges, as necessary and even good.

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Some traditions don’t need improving.

Each holiday season I build these Aldi lego sets. Straightforward, cozy, and just chaotic enough with the cats to be fun.

Forever grateful for cheap produce I don’t have to grow, seasonal aisle treasures, and the reminder that no matter how confident I walk in… I may still leave with something unnecessary. Long live the Aldi aisle of shame!

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Cleaning up Christmas this morning:


The real gift was taking my kids to the Symphony of Lights, sharing hot cocoa, eating the traditional Christmas Eve nachos, and watching their joy spill out as they opened presents. Moments like that remind me why I keep doing the work.

They were good enough for Santa to come, no coal! Maybe that’s true for me too: goodness doesn’t require perfection to be real.

Now the house is quiet. I’m letting myself rest in that. Grateful for another holiday, another season rebuilt one small moment at a time.

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It’s official! This chapter of my formal education is complete.

Five years ago, I shut down my farm, checked “some college” on a lot of applications, and made the decision to return to school. I had no idea that choice would carry me beyond a bachelor’s degree, or reshape my life the way it has.

Along the way, these kids have watched me work full-time while giving evenings, weekends, and a whole lot of grit to this goal. This has been filled with teaching opportunities to reinforce the values of education, persistence, consistency, and achieving long-term goals. This weekend, I got to travel with them and let them see the finish line. They watched me cross the stage, the first and likely only time, and share in that moment. Hearing their congratulations was a gift. 

Now, I’m entering a season of rest, reflection, and preparation. Next comes testing, supervision, and the work toward independent licensure. The larger goal is still ahead, and I’ll reassess the road when I get there. For now, I’m honoring the work it took to reach this milestone.

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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

I had the honor and opportunity tonight to cook the traditional spread for these kids. We had a family discussion over it where we all concurred that none of us were big fans of the traditional foods.

We collectively decided that we would change our tradition. I tried to sell them on thanksgiving Chinese moving forward, but to no avail! I was outvoted. It appears next year we will feast on pizza and pumpkin pie. So it shall be!

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All the streets, glowing, happen to be

Just like moments, passing, in front of me

So I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare

See, I know my destination, but I'm just not there

Life's just not fair

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The incense curls like a thought I almost forgot to write down. The cat leaves. The night stays.

Quiet rituals for staying human.

Reblog if you’ve been learning to sit with your own company lately.

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It rained again today.

I watched the water collect on the leaves, the steam rise from my tea, and felt the familiar ache of pulling back.

I used to think healing meant I wouldn't feel that anymore.

Now I think it just means noticing... and choosing to come back quietly.

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Seven weeks left in this long and tender chapter.

This gown feels heavier than I thought it would, not just fabric, but years of work, reflection, and becoming.

Almost there. 🎓

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I'm just kicking back I'll wait here for you to figure Out just what life is to you now You're out there just chasing tail You know that I got just what you want What you need, now come home to me

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The sun sets softly against the old houses. I walk until the air cools and the sky forgets its color. There’s comfort in endings that don’t announce themselves.

reblog with your favorite time of day to be alone 🌾

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Do Me a Favour (2007)

Curiosity becomes a heavy load Too heavy to hold, will force you to be cold

And do me a favor, and ask, if you need some help She said, do me a favor, and stop flattering yourself And to tear apart the ties that bind Perhaps "fuck off" might be too kind

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This is just shameless bragging:

I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who reached out and wished me happy birthday! I’ve been working on building my social support system and I’m grateful for every single person that has shown up for me this year. From the bottom of heart: thank you ♥️

As any other working class man can say: I spend the majority of my waking hours in employment. I’m incredibly blessed with the team i’m a part of, and the continued support I get from leadership. I love the community of people i get to collaborate with, and the types of people the behavioral health industry attracts here. There’s a profound effect on your quality of life you receive from your working environment, and I really lucked out.

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The first cool air through old glass. A cat slipping in from the porch. The hum of summer fading into something softer.

The season always finds its way in through the quiet things.

reblog with your favorite late-season ritual 🕯️

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There’s something grounding about changing out the closet — one season closing, another opening.

A gentle reminder that even small shifts count as growth.