2023: In Review

Here’s to walking towards the things that nuture us fully.

Challenge Accepted:

• Learned to swim with Oshun Swim School!

• Returned to graphic design work, part time

• Intentional time for myself

The Ups

• Made a visit to the midwest to see Conor’s dad accept the Dr. Thomas A Dooley Award at Notre Dame

• Solid camping season

• Solo adventure to Victoria, BC for the first time

The Downs

• Spending 8 hours to be seen in urgent care only to be given no diagnosis or treatment

• Health struggles among people close to me as well as myself

• The general state of the country and world, yeah?

The Videos

• Ryan Gosling & Mark Ronson - I'm Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie)

• Young Fathers - Live Performance at KEXP

• Joel Creates - My Desk Won’t Stop Moving While I make This Video

The TV Episodes

• The Bear Season 2: Episode 7: Forks

• Bob’s Burgers Season 14: Episode 2: The Amazing Rudy

• Survival of the Thickest Season 1: Episode 4: Are You Crying, Bitch?

The Movies

• Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse

• Stop Making Sense | Talking Heads

• Barbie

honorable mention: Joy Ride

The Music

(See the 2023 in Review Playlist on Spotify)

• Sudan Archives

• Talking Heads

• Janelle Monae

The Books

(Currently Reading)

• The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King

• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

• Deconstructing the Fitness-Industrial Complex: How to Resist, Disrupt, and Reclaim What It Means to Be Fit in American Culture by Justice Roe Williams

The Recipes

• Mushroom & Kidney Bean Coconut Curry

• Ultimate Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Creamy Tahini Garlic Sauce

• Black Sesame Mochi Cake (Vegan)

2023: Moving Forward

What’s Working?

• Practicing boundaries and valuing self-worth more often

• Smaller social circle for deeper and more valuable connection

• Keeping a daily walk in the routine

What is Not Working?

• Working 4 different jobs!

• Giving up strength training/climbing when other things need more time and attention

• Being afraid of change

How Can I Fix What’s Not Working?

• Finding more sustainability in life and work

• Focusing my energy on what gives energy back

• Being brave.