Happy New Year! LOL

I haven’t blogged in so long…and it wasn’t supposed to be that way. I had so many content ideas, but I just haven’t had the time to sit down and organize my thoughts.

Any who, here we are. How’s it been? How has 2023 been treating you? I’ve been tired ya’ll – from traveling, moving AGAIN, somewhat settling into my new role. Adulting is very exhausting. I’m not sure why I ever wanted to be grown forreal, it’s a scam. But aside from all of that, I can’t complain.

I don’t really have a formal “theme” for this blog, but I thought we could play catch up a little bit and I share with you a few things that have been going on:

Japan

If you didn’t know, I spent the holidays in Japan with my man. It was such a cool experience! The people were so nice and accommodating, and being able to immerse myself in their culture was an amazing experience. My primary location was Akita, but I also visited Tokyo which was an entire blast. I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of traditional Japanese food, but everything else I ate was yummy and fresh.

In my experience, Japanese people are very clean, and most bathrooms had heated toilet seats. There’s a couple of things I couldn’t do though because of the way they celebrate the New Year, but I would definitely go back to finish my tourist to-do list. If you want a more detailed post let me know, and feel free to check out @ohthatsyumm for trip highlights.

(SN – My jet leg for this trip was next level. I felt like a zombie most days and it’s a very weird feeling.)

Mind, Body & Spirit

In February I took a much needed social media break and just unplugged. There is so much noise! Society and culture tell us to ‘do whatever makes you happy’, and ‘be in control of your own destiny’, and in the same breath tell us how we’re supposed to look and think. At every turn, there is an opportunity to get lost in the chaos of the world. And I noticed that with all of that and everything else going on in my personal life, I wasn’t spending as much time with God.

So I decided to really shift my focus and prioritize my relationship with Him.

Instead of logging into Twitter or Instagram, I would read my bible. And I appreciate one of my best friends for completing plans with me and essentially being my spiritual accountability partner. In doing this, I’ve been so much more consistent and feel like I’ve really developed habits that ensure I continue to put Him first.

I also started therapy, which has been exhausting. Over the last few years I’ve had a lot of anxiety. And while I can pinpoint situations and that have contributed to it, I feel like I just swept my emotions under the rug and never really dealt with anything head on. My hope is that I can walk away with a better understanding of myself so that I can minimize my anxious behaviors.

Last but not least, I started working out with a trainer. Russia made me kind of big, ya’ll. Lol I’m trying to unbig my back too, which is why I haven’t posted myself that much because my hair is barely done. I don’t know how the Instagram girlies can work out with a silk press, but I be in there SWEATING. In a month span, I’m already stronger and I think my cakes might be sitting about an inch higher lol. In all seriousness though, I’m just trying to nurture my mind, body and spirit so that I can have a happier and healthier life.

I was trying to think of a final update, but I think that’s enough for now. If there’s anything you want more deets about, you know how to find me . I do have an idea for my next blog, so hopefully I’ll adopt some consistency after this blog.

I’ll holla!

XO,

Aja