today went much smoother. I woke up, did my morning run, which I am surprisingly still doing, and the rest of my morning tasks. besides being tired, I felt good.

I headed into work at sunrise, which was absolutely stunning today. my opener was late, so I got to sit and watch the sunrise for a while.

work was not one bit stressful. I was treated much better than yesterday which really helps my ability to do things correctly and be able to focus. that positive environment fosters much more growth and capacity for me.

I got to meet some new regulars and see a few I already knew. we have a man who bakes all our gluten free pastries. he was so excited to give me something he made because it’s vegan too. it was SO GOOD. he called it a scone but it’s more like a thumbprint cookie with jelly in the middle. oh man, I know my lack of access to sweets is limited, but I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. I even got another after my shift! every bit worth it.

I got to try a new latte flavor, pistachio and salted caramel. it definitely grew on me but it wasn’t my favorite at first. I ended up really enjoying trying it. I like weird mixes of flavors which made it even more enticing. also got some art out today which is cool. I’m having fun being more consistent with my art.

I actually had energy when I got home from work today so I used it to chat with my wonderful mother for a little while. during/after that, I was able to get laundry done and clean my little home. I spent time after that transferring, deleting, and organizing photos from my phone. I’m trying to keep up posting some of the shit from YEARS ago so I can get those pictures off my phone for space. there’s so much to share in photos. I’m backlogged until 2022 currently. I did end up being able to go through lots of older photos which sparked a whole emotional wave. I cried it out, which I’ve needed to do for days now, and listened to eden’s house by milky chance and ladysmith black mabazo. such a killer piece of art. thankfully I got some of my pent up emotions out finally.

I’ve been continuing to watch the following on netflix which has actually turned out to be a pretty good show. otherwise, not much else to report on my daily activities. I’m very in love with the little life I’ve built for myself. excited for hair cutting monday in class which I’m sure I will mention every day until then; sorry to my coworkers in advance. thankfully I do get to sleep in a couple hours later tomorrow morning than I usually get to and then work at the grove, my one day a week spot. it’ll be another adjustment but I’m open to learning.

I think I’ve been doing much better balancing my work and life. I feel better at least. I’m not so chaotic inside or out. things are much calmer in my brain besides it being CONSTANTLY SAD FOR NO REASON. I’m eating regularly, sticking to my routine and all, just gotta keep it up. one does have to experience every day, no matter what this big world throws at them.