Life Is...

Heyyyy! It’s been a while since I did an overall life update, so let’s dig in. 

Let me set the scene. I’m in my living room at one of my three desks. I have a Janet Jackson video playlist playing from youtube. I’m smelling the brussel sprouts I got from Smashburger. They stink lol 

So hmmm where to start...I guess work because ewww. 

As you all know, I’m still a kindergarten teacher, but barely. I got one foot out the door. I’m not a fan of any part of what’s going on, as far as education is concerned. There is no real way to win. Everybody involved is screwed. And somehow it’s become the job of the teacher to fix that. My passion for the job and compassion for all involved is why I’m so good, but in this situation, it’s also why I haven’t been able to just say FUCK THIS like I want to. Yet. 

Ok let’s move on to home...It’s still my home LOL at least for a few more months. Girly is about to move after almost 6 years. I’m ready to live in a place I like, with stuff that’s all mine. This place is a hodgepodge of things that once belonged to other people. I mean from people’s houses, the dorms, outside the dumpster...I was not above scouting for shit when people moved out. I'm so grateful for this apartment and what it has been for me, but I’m ready to start over. I’ve already acquired the first new thing for my new place and I’m excited about it. 

Anxiety...it’s still here. Fucking up my life LOL

MEN...I have a lot of updates in this area. I rejoined all those dating apps and boy do I have stories to tell. Men are interesting creatures! Just wait until I write the updated dating apps post. Yall are going to get such a kick out of what these men have said to me, sent to me, and asked of me. I’m ending a situationship and trying to transition the relationship, but I don’t know how to do that. There is just so much there for me to undo, unlearn, and reprogram. There will definitely be more on this later. 

Therapy is going really well! I absolutely love my therapist. We are reading a book together and we were able to celebrate Biden’s win together! That is so important to me, because there isn’t a safe place to go to talk about politics these days. Of course my close friends, but I’m honestly afraid to know political affiliations outside of those places. We all know that in 2020, it’s not just politics. 

So let’s talk diabetes for a quick second. When I was first diagnosed on August 23, 2019, my a1c was 11.8. I was able to get it down to 6.4 with the help of insulin injections. I began to learn more about diabetes and decided I didn’t want to be on insulin anymore. So I stopped. I watch what I eat and I work out more. I don’t work out nearly as much as I should, but I do stay active. I was able to get my a1c down to 6.3 WITHOUT INSULIN!!!!! Just me, my body, and my good choices. I am so proud and hoping to keep it up. My only concern is that I’m not losing weight fast enough. It’s a few pounds here and a few pounds there and it’s inconsistent. 

Umm I’m not sure what else there is to update you on…

Yall know me and Noelle still cool af! That's my girl! 

New interests, I suppose…

I’d like to do a real photo shoot. Closed set. The photographer has to be a stranger. And I only want two outfits. The little photo shoot I had at my house inspired tf outta me. Like...I'm a bad bitch. I need more photo evidence of this lol

Oh and my November/December vision board is on the way. Yes, this one is combined!

I think that’s it for now. Be on the lookout for follow up posts about some of these things!


What’s going on with you? What updates would you like to share?