 If you’d like to revisit the full journey, you’ll find every piece archived beneath Volume I: 2025.
I wanted to capture the journey through what I posted, since I lived each moment as it came. I’ve placed each caption underneath, exactly as I shared them, so the story unfolds in real time.  I had no idea what this year—or this project—was going to become. I didn’t have a map, just the instinct to keep creating, keep sharing, and keep showing up. Somewhere along the way, I realized it was deeper than I could have expected. It was about me finding myself again in real time. And if you’ve been reading along, I have to thank you. Thank you for seeing me while I was remembering how to see myself. I’ll admit — when it comes to lifestyle blogging, I can be a little lazy about what this niche seems to require. I see people hustling, posting their outfit of the day every morning. But girl, there are times I don’t leave the house for two days. I’m in PJs, the only accessories I’m rocking are my glasses and my Kim K Pro Beats. So I thought it would be fun to do one of these posts — but my way. A little glimpse into my style over the past few months during the project I worked on, plus the personal style tips I actually live by.  I don’t follow trends or style rules. I follow instinct. If it speaks to me, I wear it. So, I’ve been thinking about the ‘reality television’ persona I leaned into online. It really began to come out publicly in 2016, and while I believed it was helping me at the time, in many ways it did more harm than good. I wanted to share a reflection on the psychology behind it — and what was really going on underneath. If you were here for that season, you know I was all over the place. And if you’re new, I hope this reflection helps you understand — and maybe even opens your eyes to your own resilience.  We all build masks to get through hard seasons. Don’t be ashamed of yours. Just know that when the time comes to take it off, there’s a whole new kind of strength and meaning waiting for you. Don’t give up.
In January 2025, I began a little blog project. I wanted to document a time in my life where I was stepping back into my authentic self, from the smallest details of my day to the way I chose to express myself. I’m happy. I’m in the most authentic place I’ve ever been, and that’s something I truly wanted to share. My work has always been rooted in the documentation of emotions and the human experience — especially my own. This reflection is raw, unfiltered, and honest. If you read, I hope you enjoy. And I hope the empowerment I experienced during this, you also feel within yourself.
I also knew if I wanted this to be my most authentic self-expression yet, I couldn’t just share the glam or the fun times with my friends. I had to pull back the curtain. I had to revisit moments I’d spoken about before — even the ones that made me uncomfortable. This time, I had to reclaim my social media footprint in truth, not in the filtered, over-exaggerated voice I used back when I was struggling and felt I had to prove something. Also known as the reality television persona I developed without having a reality show. LOL  But real freedom is softer than that. It’s knowing I can still shine without setting myself on fire.  When I look back at every era I’ve lived—every version of myself captured in mirrors, captions, and passing glances—I don’t see someone who was ever lacking. I see someone who knew he was worthy, even when others tried to convince him he wasn’t.  Who are we without the ones who’ve seen every version of us—and stayed? The ones who can laugh at your most outrageous moments, but never judge you for them. |
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