Ephemeral

Seeing mutuals uplift others makes my heart happy.

And it makes me think: “They’re good at heart and I’m grateful for them.”

I just realized, if TikTok gets banned, where am I gonna watch the cool restoration videos? 😭

Earlier today my niece asked me:

“Mimi, why do we call babies and toddles and kids and teens and adults different? We’re all made up of the same stuff.”

She wanted to know why we categorize, when in her mind we’re all the same.

I told her:

“You’re right. We’re all the same and made of the same stuff. No one is better than anyone. At the same time, we’re all at different stages of life.”

When I was younger, I wanted to be the center and draw everyone to me.

Now that I’m older, I like being in the margins and seek out those who live in the margins too.

I’m grateful for the people who actually make the effort to connect.

And if you have to muster up your courage, work through some social anxiety or depression, and still do it? You’re an angel.

Thank you for making the effort.

🙏🏽💛🙏🏽

My writing has two modes:

1. Ephemeral (less than 500 characters, rapid fire nuggets)
2. Evergreen (over 3000 words, thought out and slowly written)

If you’re struggling right now, and you feel utterly alone, and feel like people around you are sick of hearing about your problems…

This is for you.

You may feel like a burden, but those who love you will gladly bear you.

You may feel useless, but you’re more capable than you realize or feel like.

You may feel like a broken record, but your friends will listen to you over and over again.

Things will get better. You’ll be ok. You can reach out to us who care.

One of my favorite things in the whole world is seeing someone totally nerd out.

I feel genuine joy when their excitement and interest is on display. Even if it’s something I’m not into.

So please, nerd out. Talk about your deep interests. Share the thing that brings you immense joy and fills your hours with delight.

There’s at least one person who will appreciate your enthusiasm and your sharing.

Threads you’re killing my GIF game with your ridiculous compression.

I’ve got HD quality GIFs that end up looking like 180p. It’s bumming me out. 😭

Come on now!

Dear random stranger on the internet,

The Universe brought us together to remind you that you’re loved, you’re important, and you matter.

If you feel abandoned, broken, and lonely, know that you’re not alone. Believe good things will come your way.

There is light and love and joy available for you. There is beauty and goodness and wonder ready to surround you.

You don’t need to prove yourself to anyone. You’re wonderful just as you are.