🏴‍☠️ Pirates, Projects, and Pleasures

5 Good Things, Vol. 7

Happy Wednesday!

Thank you for all the love on my last post. It took a lot of guts to share it, just like most of my newsletters. In all honesty, I thought that after sending one out each week for the last six months, I’d feel more comfortable sharing my thoughts. But nope! That feeling is still there haha 😅

Nonetheless, I appreciate you for being here each week, whether it’s just to like a post or open an email. It means so much!

In today’s newsletter, I’m sharing 5 Good Things. Hope you enjoy! Chat in the comments ◡̈

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As an introspective person, I often think about how much I've grown. The 21-year-old me from five years ago would’ve never imagined I’d be where I am today. Someday I’ll share the challenges I faced growing up in a strict religious home, but that’s a story for another time! For now, here’s what I’ll say:

Celebrate how far you’ve come, even if it’s not exactly where you thought you’d be. Growth happens in the small moments, too. Keep going—you’re doing better than you realize 🥳

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If you're feeling stuck in life, I have three words for you:

Get. A. Hobby.

Research shows that doing something you enjoy releases feel-good chemicals in your brain and helps reduce the stress of everyday life. It's like taking a little break from reality and stepping into your own world for a while.

My hobby? Working on this newsletter 🫶🏼

I highly recommend this short video from Siff Haider, host of The Dream Bigger podcast, where she shares hobbies in three categories: for the mind, body, and creativity.

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Ren Faire 2023 ◡̈

We are getting ready for one of our favorite family traditions this year—the Renaissance Fair! We had so much fun last year. I dressed up as a (pregnant) pirate, my daughter was also a pirate, and my husband went as Shrek. What a silly trio! We can’t wait to go this weekend as a family of four.

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Someone on my social media feed shared this free audiobook that’s available on YouTube. You can listen to the whole thing! I've been enjoying listening to a few sections each day. It’s a bit on the spiritual side, but I think there’s something in it for everyone.

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I’m in my TV era! Right now, I’m rotating between these shows:

• Dancing With The Stars (Season 33) | If you’re watching, who do you think will win? My money’s on Joey 🌹

• Tell Me Lies (Season 2) | Gosh it’s such a toxic show, but I’ve been hooked since season 1 and can’t stop watching.

• Love is Blind US (Season 7) | Hannah and Nick D?? Um… what do we think?

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📌 I’d love to hear from you! What’s your favorite hobby, and do you have any family traditions that you love? Share in the comments!

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