what is bringing you joy? – a list

I can't stop thinking about the concept of joy. pleasure. Since my last post on thinking about pleasure and privilege I want to write down an honest list about what brings me joy. I find myself judging myself for some of the things that bring me joy. As if I'm not allowed to like something …

Artists Way – Week 12

This weeks focus was on recovering a sense of faith. First of all, I've made it to the end of the course! I'm super proud of myself that I never gave up and continued to commit to the practice. It has definitely changed my life in the best way and I've leaned the importance of …

A Love List

I love watching the sunset. I love watching the ocean. I love reading people's stories. I love being present with nature. I love singing and sharing my voice. I love cuddling with other humans. I love eating yummy food. I love being with my family. I love discovering and exploring. I love traveling and being …

Questions On My Mind Lately – a series

why are there always so many people on Amtrak trains? Where are all these people going? how come when old ladies leave the bathroom it reeks of their perfume? Does their poop smell like their perfume? Do they keep perfume in their purse at all times and spray it after use? Do they really smell …

Artists Way – Week 2

This weeks lesson was recovering a sense of identity. The biggest takeaway I got was allowing yourself to do the things you enjoy doing and focusing on the importance of time.  Julia Cameron talks about how we always say "we will do this when..." or only allow ourselves to get started on projects or do the …

I’m a performer with performance anxiety

Heart starts beating loud. The blood rushes to my ears. My knees suddenly go weak and I feel a little dizzy. I suddenly have the urge to fart or burp. My throat suddenly feels parched as if I haven't had water for days. There's no way I'll be able to sing like this. Am I …

magic manifestation

This week, I manifested a full time job with benefits, free housing, and free food. oh, and and all that is living right on the ocean. wait what!? so, a couple months ago I accepted a year long apprenticeship working at a theater on the ocean. It was an amazing opportunity to work at an …

The Three M’s

I came up with the three M's in high school. These three M's are the top three things I get the most pleasure out of in life and it is my hope that everyone can incorporate the three M's into their lives - or better yet, identify the things that give THEM the most pleasure …