Survival It is peculiar that I am still dealing with the same situations I faced a few years ago—desperation, frustration, confusion about my finances and life path. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do to bring in money and care for myself. For a long time, the pressure to earn made me feelContinue reading “Unlearning the Hustle: Notes from the Path of Least Resistance”
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Life as Art
I’ve been thinking a lot about art and content. I’ve been in a space where I’m letting go more and allowing—not trying to figure everything out all the time. Trusting where I am, what I’m doing, and where I’m being led. It’s led me to believe that living is its own art. Being in theContinue reading “Life as Art”
Public School, Private Battles: When Evil Came Knocking
I went to see Sinners again. Shout out to the Kametaphysics Sacred Alchemy channel on YouTube for offering a lens that hit me right in the spirit: the vampires in the film aren’t just monsters—they’re archetypes. Reflections of our inner demons, trapped thoughts, and inherited beliefs that keep us stuck, disconnected from our purpose. ThatContinue reading “Public School, Private Battles: When Evil Came Knocking”
It Doesn’t Have to Feel Magical to Matter
I thought my gift should bring sparks. I thought that the one thing I was meant to do with my life would flood me with bliss and euphoria every time I did it— It didn’t. My gifts helped me process. They brought peace. But I didn’t see them as “gifts.” I kept waiting. Waiting forContinue reading “It Doesn’t Have to Feel Magical to Matter”
“This Time, I Chose Me”
I believe in free choice. But I also believe that my choices haven’t always been made from freedom—they’ve often been shaped by my past, by the people who came before me, and by wounds I didn’t even know I had. Unlearning is part of this journey. So is forgiving myself. I’ve followed my intuition evenContinue reading ““This Time, I Chose Me””
“Outlier Energy: Why I’m Stepping Away from the System”
I was recently suspended from my teaching job. Not because I didn’t care. But because I did — maybe too much. You might be wondering, “Why can’t you keep a job?” But the truth is: I don’t do well in spaces that thrive on dysfunction and punish people for wanting better. I’ve worked in challenging school environmentsContinue reading ““Outlier Energy: Why I’m Stepping Away from the System””
My Life as Art: Why I’m Leaving Public Education (Again)
What does “my life as art” mean? Maybe it means designing my days with intention — even when they’re full of the mundane. Right now, I’m inspired to meal prep, schedule my gym sessions, go over my finances. These are the everyday tasks I feel I need to do to move forward. The small movements toward a differentContinue reading “My Life as Art: Why I’m Leaving Public Education (Again)”
Rediscovering Joy: My Journey Through Education and Creativity
Navigating these structures has been a journey. I tend to be someone who questions things, wants to speak up, and can sometimes be downright defiant. In the past, I let my emotions get the best of me and allowed my pride to take over. There was a desperation and darkness that loomed over me becauseContinue reading “Rediscovering Joy: My Journey Through Education and Creativity”
Unmasking Authenticity: Navigating Creative Freedom in Confined Spaces
“Everyone is wearing a mask. It takes a lot of courage to admit and be vulnerable.” — Debra Silverman How Do I Live My Life to the Fullest? Lately, I’ve been struggling with how to show up as my most authentic self. I find that I can do it around people I trust completely, butContinue reading “Unmasking Authenticity: Navigating Creative Freedom in Confined Spaces”
The Journey of Starting Over: Lessons in Fear, Growth, and Perseverance
If you’re new here, let me catch you up. In 2023, I quit my teaching job—again—and have been regaining my footing after being evicted from my apartment. I left that job out of frustration with the education system but also as a way to fully commit to my creative pursuits. Or so I thought. TheContinue reading “The Journey of Starting Over: Lessons in Fear, Growth, and Perseverance”