When’s the last time you made space for a little whimsy?
If you can’t remember, this is your sign to go outside, blow some bubbles, doodle, dance in the mirror, play a game— whatever gets you out of your head and back into your body.
I’m also collecting ideas — what are your favorite ways to tap into your inner child?
#joy #whimsy #innerchild #play #bubbles #homeisafeeling
Living with friends has taught me more about myself in one year than I ever could have imagined.
My friends hold up a mirror that shows me both who I am and how I show up when I’m feeling safe. They see me in moments of both vulnerability and triumph and reassure me that both are not only fine, but welcome. Living together has been a masterclass in patience, communication, laughter, and growth. It’s a daily reminder that true friendship isn’t just about the good times — it’s about creating a space where you can be fully yourself, even on the days when that self is a little messy or a little overwhelmed.
There’s something so beautiful about being loved exactly as you are.
#homeisafeeling #chosenfamily #roommates #community #love
Last week, someone asked me, ‘What would be the most fruitful outcome of our time together?’ I’ve been reflecting on that question ever since—not just because it’s a great question that no one has asked me before, but because I see the value in asking myself that question more often. What would be the best possible outcome of each day? Of my time at work? At home? In general? In life?
As an anxious girlie, I’m working on decentering outcomes, relinquishing control and attachment. But I’m also striving to expect good things. Perhaps, if I can name and envision the most fruitful outcome for each encounter and experience (without attachment), I can manifest it. What are you manifesting right now?
#homeisafeeling #selflove #foodforthought #manifestation sting
It’s amazing how spring shows up exactly when we need it most. For me, it’s a time for renewal—but also reinvention. This month, that’s looked like spring cleaning, time outside, yap sessions with my lovely roomies, cute dates, good music, and sound sleep. I’m so grateful for this season of healing and for my incredible capacity to endure winter.
Some of y’all missed the subtle soft launch in my last post, so I’ll be more explicit—your girl is outside this spring, for the first time in a very long time. I’m having fun, but I’m also in a season of *edit.* I’m practicing thoughtful intentionality in how I show up in different spaces—starting with taking care of myself as a foundation for caring for the people I love.
I’m doing my level best to lean into the discomfort of critical feedback, even when it makes me squirm. I’m learning to expect good things instead of always bracing for bad (shoutout to my therapist). I’m striving every day to be better than I was yesterday.
What does reinvention look like for you right now?
I absolutely butchered these roses, but a week later, they are still beautiful. If that ain’t a metaphor, I don’t know what is.
Btw, try twirling your roses upside down to open them up (you’re welcome!).
#homeisafeeling #joy #healing #freshcutflowers #roses
Like my gorgeous tree philodendron, all I have to do right now is grow.
What that has looked like for me lately is lots of yoga, long walks (weather permitting), connecting and reconnecting with friends, journaling like my life depends on it, solo travel, and falling back in love with my beautiful home that I now share with two wonderful roommates.
Community is a word that gets thrown around pretty recklessly these days, but when things get tough, our connections with other people really have the power to save us. I’m learning to lean a bit more on the people I love and to give and receive love in all of its beautiful forms — in persistent pursuit of growth, pleasure, and joy. ✨
What’s getting you through rn?
#joy #healing #community #homeisafeeling
Life lately has been an exercise in accepting change as the only constant. It’s been challenging and not always fun, but I’m grateful for the opportunities to go inward and learn more about myself.
Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
1. I may be an introvert, but I *rely* on my loved ones to ground me. I will always need both community and solitude to flourish.
2. Routines are everything. When it comes right down to it, the little things I do for myself every day are what energize me and keep my nervous system regulated.
3. I can make myself at home any and everywhere by being intentional and authentic — by always advocating for my needs. Home is still my happy place, but home is also a feeling that I can carry with me when I go out into the world.
I’m committed to using this self-knowledge for my betterment and I can’t wait to learn more. ✨
I usually rush home from school to catch the last few moments of daylight in our living room. Today I didn’t make it because of traffic 🥴. Thank goodness for my camera roll otherwise I don’t think I could go on!
Shelves, sofa, and rug from @burrow . Coffee table from @urbanoutfittershome . Curtains from @ikeausa .
#homeisafeeling #mylivingroom #shelfie #livingroominspo
One day into daylight savings and I’m already seriously feeling the impact in my body. Don’t get me wrong, it was lovely to leave my house after sunrise this morning, but now it’s barely 6 o’clock and I’m in my pajamas wondering how I should pass the time until it’s acceptable to go to bed. 😂
This season, I hope you give yourself whatever you need. If that’s more rest, rest more. If it’s getting out after work to spend time with friends, do that. If it’s less time scrolling, make it happen for yourself.
My plan for these colder months is to hunker down, eat lots of soup, and look for the positives — like seasonal light leaks in my house, cozy movie nights, and drinking coffee on my front porch without being harassed by mosquitoes.
What do you enjoy about this time of year?
#homeisafeeling #daylightsavings #soupseason #lightleak
