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where i've been and where i am
On February 7th, I moved from the state I’ve called home for my entire life. Oh, Florida. There is so much I can say about you. At a surface level, ugly descriptors like grotesque and stressful come to mind, but beneath that discomfort lies deep admiration and love for Florida's beauty. The state, understandably, catches lots of flak— trust me, I get it. But the crystal clear springs, the gentle giant manatees, the cranes whose song vibrates through the air, ugh, just all of it. It’s a beautiful place, filled with beautiful and kind people. You have to look a bit closer to find them.
New chapters are beautiful too, though. I’m happy, shoot maybe even relieved, to live in Georgia now (If you are ever in Savannah, let me know). Many of my family members reside in the state, and I know my ancestors were here. I’m excited to plant my roots here. Georgia has called me for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I was brave enough to pick up the phone.
My boyfriend and I purchased our first home. It’s a small historic shotgun bungalow. When we toured homes, I wasn’t sure about this place. Its square footage alarmed me (under 1,000 square feet). But when I walked in for the first time, I felt immense calm. Plus, the air smelled of cinnamon and coffee beans (there’s a coffee shop within walking distance). Plus x2, a ladybug landed on my finger and walked around my hand before flying off. I’ve seen those cute creatures at various milestones throughout my life. They remind me of my mother and how we always spoke of ladybugs. So, beyond the logical thought that this home was the best for us, my emotional side was sold. We closed on February 2nd and officially moved in on February 7th.
The entire process has been exciting, exhausting, fun, weird, hilarious, and everything we did and did not expect (in the very best way). I have so many thoughts and feelings about the house-buying process (it was a great experience, thankfully) and the homes we chose not to move forward with (one was haunted lol). I’ll probably make some YouTube videos about this, so stay tuned and subscribe here :)
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How are you? Really, tell me in the comments below.
Moving is a tiring process, but I was already depleted because of our country, our phony leadership, and the violence circulating on social media. I have so much respect for the people of Minnesota, and I’m proud to know one badass person who shows up and shows out for their neighbors. If you haven’t already, please read the incredible stories by Minnesotans published on LitHub. You will not regret it.
Obviously, I haven’t published on here in about a month. I had no words to write. No thoughts. My creativity was zapped. I haven’t kept up with my journaling routine either, so my head and thoughts feel a bit jumbled. Remember the book I told you all about? Well, that is on hold. With the weight of the world and current events, it is unhealthy for me to dig deep within myself for a personal story. It’s already hard enough to imagine a book-length project about my late mother and me. Ah, pain! Ah, trauma! To protect myself, I’ve embraced fiction writing. I like the change. Who would have thought that writing characters inspired by you and your life isn't as soul-crushing as examining your past? Lol.
When it is difficult to confront the world's darkness in your art, switch it up. Instead of nonfiction, write fiction. Instead of typing, write with a pen in that empty notebook that’s been sitting on the shelf for years. Instead of scrolling, be.
I just wanted to publish a quick post to say hi and let you know I see you. I’ll be back in a few days with more thoughts and maybe even a rant, lol.
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Congrats on the move and first home! Honestly I love moving and it always brings great things back
Hi! Congratulations on your new home hope you and your boyfriend fill that place with lovely memories, the smell of coffee is an amazing one I'll admit that much but nothing more (the tea snob in me wont allow me to). lol
Thank you for this article, the advise on switching it up with the writing landed, I was feeling a little stuck but I've got an idea brewing now but I'm going to let it steep a little longer.
Speaking about brewing and steeping I love how "The first filled cabinet!" is the full of tea, cups, mugs and a lovely green teapot, it tells me how much tea is an important part of your daily life, how close to the truth is my observation?