the 5-year update
By some miracle, I remembered the password to this account to create a blog for my internship last year. It's bizarre seeing people still posting, but, like in a cool way. I really do miss the heyday of Tumblr. It's funny reading my old posts. I've always had a dramatic streak (would you expect anything less from a Leo moon) and I don't know if that's subsided with age. Though that girl is so far away, I still recognize her. And I forgive her. I just want to make past me proud.
Any who, here's some things that have happened since I last posted 5 years ago.
Got laid off from my fundraising job (thanks COVID).
Moves I made: SF -> South Bay/Silicon Valley -> Detroit -> Seattle -> Detroit.
Got my masters degree and became a librarian.
Started healing my relationship with my family.
Cultivated some friendships, lost a lot more friendships.
Dated quite a bit, then not.
Visited 15 states for the first time.
Navigated situational depression.
Saw a therapist, registered dietitian, and personal trainer, to heal my mental, physical, and emotional health.
Pursued an ADHD diagnosis (pending results).
Dove headfirst into astrology studies.
For some time, I thought I wanted to build roots back home in Detroit. But the longer I stay here, the less I'm sure that I want to call Detroit home for good. To be fair, I have only been back here for 6 months, most of which has been spent either working, taking care of my grandma, or sick. So I can't say I've given home a fair chance yet. But I'm also bored. I don't feel the same inspiration to live as I once did. That could be a result of COVID-19 lockdown burnout though. Maybe I just need another road trip or festival or book or drugs to reignite the spark inside of me.
For now, I just need to do my absolute best. Maybe things will fall into place from there. But, knowing my Scorpio stellium ass, nothing I gain comes without a good ol' life-altering transformation.
Until next time, xoxo,
O