October/November Hyper-Fixations
Better Late than Never....
October and November have been very good to me, although the world seems to be in the midst of a dumpster fire. As this old capitalistic empire experiences its last death rattle, I am feeling calmer and more focused than ever. I feel like I have been waiting my entire life for some shit to happen, and now it's happening. God is Change. Book Club Starting January 2025.
Life:
Life has been chugging along, and I am super happy right now. It seems jarring since the world is falling into complete chaos around me, but I feel still and calm, like I have been prepping my entire life for this. All my socials are growing, I am doubling down on my intellect and the community I know I can create. My boyfriend is waiting to hear back from nursing school, got a job working in a care facility, and I have never been more sure that I am building a life with the love of my life. In his words, “A real man does whatever he has to do,” and that's exactly what he is showing me: dependable, loving, and genuine. Almost seven years down and a million more to go.
My family is great—closer and healthier than ever, more loving than ever, even though 2025 will mark 10 years since I found out my parents were getting a divorce. It is so weird when your personal life does not reflect the current state of things, but in this case, I am okay with it.
Health:
I turn 29 exactly a month from when I am writing this, and I am excited. Although I had to pause my 75 Hard, I am dedicated to continuing to focus on my health and building the routines I need to give me a long, happy life. I still indulge, but I am more confident than ever about cleaning up my life and doing what makes me FEEL the best I can feel.
I am walking every morning with my sister at 6 a.m. or 6:30, depending on the day, walking for at least 1 to 1.5 hours. I feel great, but I think I am going to add hot yoga as a birthday gift to myself. I need it.
Food:
Nothing in particular really stood out to me these two months, so I will just say Thanksgiving food. Specifically, my father’s prime rib, my grandmother’s greens and cashew nut loaf, my sister’s macaroni, my grandfather’s pineapple punch, my cousin’s cornbread dressing, and my yams. To die for.
Music:
"GNX" - Kendrick Lamar - November 22, 2024
Podcast:
Grits and Eggs Podcast by Deante Kyle
Movie:
The Godfather 1 & 2: It’s a cop-out, but in the cold weather, this is the perfect time to get into these amazing, timeless films…
Love,
The Swan