10.26.2026 i've been reflecting on my current life and my past self lately. i think one of the bigger things has been learning to be kinder to (and more understanding of) my younger self and all of the effort i put into trying to make things right. there's no prescribed method for moving through life, and no one is perfect. i don't have to be mean to myself over making mistakes. i could instead be nicer to myself and acknowledge the work i did to fix those mistakes and make my life better! luckily i am surrounded by a ton of wonderful people who have been really hammering this thinking into my brain. i can't thank them enough. i appreciate their presence in my life, deeply. __________________________________________ hi all! i'm new here. i've been interested in using this space for a while. i think it's a wonderful, quiet, beautiful slice of the smaller web. i'm deeply appreciative of the opportunity to be in this space with all of you :>