10 Things I Left in 2023
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| The Intrusive Stranger by Lynn Buckham |
hello friends, coming at you with ten things I left in 2023.
there are no affiliate links today, just a little rambling on my part as I'm in a reflective mood since tomorrow is my birthday. what is it about birthdays that get you all up in your feels? Whatever it is, it's inspired this post.
10 things I left in 2023
not only is it expensive, but it made my hair super oily. I took the quiz and it just didn't work for me. It's too expensive and frustrating to keep reformulating and trying to "get it right."
they're fun, but they're usually a waste. I did FabFitFun for years and towards the end, I felt like I was just accumulating things + products. I'd rather subscribe to a service where I know exactly what I'm getting or can opt out of the service for a box that wouldn't fit my needs.
I am so tired of my water getting warm an hour after it I poured it and the bottle sweating bullets within minutes of adding ice. I've shattered so many glass water bottle + cups because it slipped.
it's what I would consider my hometown since I've lived there since coming to the states when I was 5 year old. it was time to say goodbye, and though bittersweet, it's been a blessing to live where we are now.
oat milks + creamers
these things ravished my gut health and triggered so many gastro issues for me. I stopped using them early last year and majority of my symptoms are gone now, but it took (and is still taking) months to get back on track.
diets
this year it's all about making life style changes and cooking healthy meals. no more fad diets, no more sharing reels, articles and studies with conflicting information. this year it's all about wholesome, healthy food with occasionally treating myself.
hiding + not sharing the things that make me happy
for so long, I've kept parts side of me at bay, with a select few people seeing the "uncool" hobbies. I feel like I am weird in that sense because while I love old vintage and rustic things, I also love non aesthetic things too. I'm a closet Disney adult in the sense that I love Disney figurines of the older nostalgic movies. I used to collect Funko Pops! until last summer when I sold my entire collection. I was kind of embarrassed at how much I liked them, and not many people even know I collected them. Truth its, I'm not a minimalist and I don't ever think I could be. I love collecting art, woodland figurines, and having trinkets all over the place. it's what makes me happy and it's okay if some people don't vibe with it.
trying to make relationships work with people who could care less
this one is a game changer, friends! last year, I decided that it's not me, it's them. it's hard to see yourself being rejected by people who you really want to have friendships with. I went through a bestie break up during the pandemic and it took a long time to reel from it, but I did it and am a better person because of it. I've been out of the fog awhile now, but I often think about how grateful I am for that situation. It's made me appreciate the people who do care so much more. It's also given me the tools I needed to discard the relationships that don't edify and bring joy. it's a wonderful place to be.
comparing my homeschooling journey with others
fully accepting that we are an unschooly bunch and no shame about it either. I am so glad that my kids love to learn and we love basing our learning process about the things that make them excited. it makes school enjoyable for them and I don't really care how people feel about it to be honest. we also take random week long breaks when we need to and I've tossed the pressure of filling up the day with school things.
expecting people to be genuine online
this one stings a bit because it sucks. last month there was this "women supporting women" trend that started on threads and I thought -- great! a moment to connect with like minded people. well, wrong. I mean, not all people are like this, but I am consistently seeing that most people just want to be followed, and though they may bark out the words "community," "girls girl," and "friend," they actually don't mean it. I've been burned so many times in the gist of being friends or finding a community that it's just made me feel like I will keep talking + posting to the wind until the right people find me.
alright friends, that's ten things I'm leaving behind and now, looking forward to a new year filled with all the good things! see you next week.
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