[ Choices ]

Small choices add up.

I chose to get out of bed and take bentley down right away. I chose to say yes to going to Christina’s house. I chose to ask Sav if she wanted to hang out later. I chose to set up a new sewing station in the guest nook. I chose to dive in and teach myself something new. I chose to unload the dishwasher. I chose to take a shower. I chose to brush my teeth.

I chose to sit in bed now before catching my second wind and staying up until 4:30am.

I feel a little bit closer to myself. I feel a l m o s t in step with my being. Small choices getting me closer to the wagon I feel I fell off of.

Will this ever get easier… falling off and getting back on…

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[ Clothed in the Strength she left Behind ]

I am proud I learned something new today. Challenging and stimulated my brain in a new way. I am so excited to where my dress.

The black polyester and spandex maxi painted with silver cherry blossoms used to hang from her body. It now fits me- clings and hugs me. Modest and sexy. Comfortable and versatile. Inspiring… Gave me a new sense of independence I haven’t felt in a while. It felt like I could clothe myself - take care of myself. I could do more than be stuck in the past. I have the ability to create something new from the years left behind, integrating it into my present.

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[ Anthem of Today ]