*a meal I had at work for a job candidate interview seminar, a post workout pic I took for my accountability group chat with the workout program I'm doing, and a t-bone steak dinner my bf and his dad made for the family on the 4th
Life Update - July 9th, 2026 ✨️
So, I have been MIA for a little while on here. I honestly can't even tell you all the last time I made an actual post of my own on here. But, nevertheless, I am back! I am alive, I am well, and life is good! Here's an update on what's been going on for me!
My bf and I officially moved into our new place together almost 4 weeks ago, I think. Maybe 3, I do not know for sure. I still have to go back and clean my old place and fill out the official move-out documents, but we have been living in our new place for a while, and it's been going well! My cat has adapted, and my bf and I honestly love having our own space with just each other now.
I have been at my internship for a little over 1.5 months, and I have about 1 month left, sadly. I have absolutely loved every second of this job, and I wish I could continue it for even longer. I've learned so much from this job and gained so many new skills and experience. My supervisor has been amazing, too. Super happy that I was given this opportunity.
I had to appeal the suspension of my federal financial aid for the next academic year, and....I WON MY APPEAL!!!! I was able to file my FAFSA as an independent finally (I'll be 24 by the end of the year), and I have received enough financial aid that my college is paid for for my final year!!
Speaking of my final year...I am finally able to enroll back as full time in college, and in doing so, I am going to graduate in the Spring of 2027!!! So I only have 2 semesters left! I'm taking 17 credit hours this semester, and I will be taking between 18 and 21 credit hours next semester, but I get to graduate in the spring as long as I pass all my classes this last year. I'm so excited, the finish line is so close for me!! Most of ya'll know I've been pursuing my bachelor's since Fall of 2021 and have struggled with some setbacks, so I'm so excited to be almost finished with it!!
I have to cut back on my work hours due to being busier with school in the upcoming fall semester, so instead of working 40+ hours a week, I will be working around 20-30 hours a week instead. Still enough money to help pay my portion of bills and pay for the things I want, but not overworking myself and putting myself at risk of failing in school. I was trying to get a 2nd job, but my bf and I had a talk about how a 2nd job might not work out for me, so I think I am just going to stick with the job I have now during the semesters.
My relationships have been flourishing. I reconnected with an old friend, cut off another friend that was talking incredibly badly about my behind my back, and my relationship with my father and my bf's family has been going really well too! Not to mention my bf and I have been doing pretty well. I'd say like, 95% of the time is good things between him and me, and I'm genuinely happy.
I've gotten back on my health grind! I've started a workout program/challenge that has a groupchat for all the participants that's helping keep me motivated, I recently changed insurance and am going to see my primary doctor this weekend, and I am getting set up with a registered dietitian here soon as well! My habits and lifestyle as a whole has gotten healthier, and I genuinely feel good. No more headaches, weird chest pains, and I'm sleeping a bit better too!
I've been genuinely doing well lately. Life hasn't been perfect; it never is, but I am very grateful for the way things have been going in my life. I feel happy, at peace, and content with the way things are for the most part right now. I hope everyone else is doing well, too!! Expect regular updates again, as I feel comfortable and confident coming back to my regular posting on here!
