#1 — Starting a Blog
Yes, a blog! My friend Riley Soloner started one a while back and writes a little something when he can, and I always feel so inspired and connected, so thank you, Riley.
I’m currently on the train while doing this because I always feel like my thoughts flow better when I’m in motion, or in a place where the only choice I have is to think. Like in the shower, or lying in bed trying to sleep at 2 AM but it’s a bit harder to write under those circumstances. I won’t always describe where I’m writing from in these posts but in case you’re ever imagining me sitting at a desk with the sun just rising, sipping on some freshly brewed coffee wrapped up in the perfect Nancy Meyers movie cardigan and thoughtfully typing away I can tell you right now that will be rare because the universe so charmingly made me allergic to routine.
That is sort of the aim though, right? Generally speaking. Philosophically even. To achieve that sort of aura for myself. It’s 80 degrees and I’m dressed in a long, light button down, with long off-white pants, a light blue silk scarf tied around my neck and some statement rings. Just add some gloves and a big hat and I’d be full-on Diane Keaton-core. I’m from Florida though, so I’m not uncomfortable honestly. One time someone at work said I’m like a young old lady, and I almost spit out my drink laughing.
And lately I’ve been accepting that more, I think. I’m trying, consciously, but also subconsciously? It’s just sort of happening. I don’t know if it’s because I’m turning 30 in a couple of weeks (Saturn return anyone?), or if it’s because I’m growing out my previously platinum hair back to my natural reddish-brown hair, but literally the song “Tempted” by Squeeze is playing through my headphones right now and it is hitting. I want to be at home working on sprucing up my apartment, or sitting on my fire escape, looking out and listening to a podcast I’m probably not intelligent enough for, taking a long walk or having a juicy conversation about life and love with a friend over a beverage. I have a new song recorded actually. I have the wav file, I just need to get it mastered, and I should probably be trying to get it out quickly but I’m not in a huge rush. I’d rather keep making more things, but I do know I need to make a plan soon because I also don’t want it to pass me by. More on all that another time, but it’s coming! I’m just still figuring it out. Maybe I’m letting the clock of my 20s run out so I can feel like I’m starting fresh, but that’s the place I’m in right now 💌