This Year, I Choose Me

Real Talk Vol. 19

This year, I’m not reinventing myself.

I’m returning to myself.

I’m learning who I am and what I need,

without guilt.

I’m establishing more boundaries

and continuing to enforce them.

I’m clearing my skin,

inside and out.

Glow-up included.

I’m adopting a second dog,

because Kannon deserves a sibling

and I deserve more joy.

I’m trying new hobbies.

Things that make me curious.

Things that make me calm.

Things that excite me for no reason at all.

I’m reading more.

Writing more.

Feeling more.

And hiding less.

I’m pouring into myself;

emotionally, spiritually,

and yes, physically too.

Lip blushing.

Ombré powdered brows.

Pamper days.

Solo dates, just because I said so.

This year isn’t about changing who I am.

It’s about choosing me.

Again and again.

With care.

With softness.

And without apology.

–C