Among the many lessons learned last year, this one I consider most pivotal: the power of the middle. This inspired my decision to share mid-month updates this year. I do hope you enjoy!
*Look WHO’s talkin’
Authentic communication has increased tenfold in these first two weeks & two days free from the confines of social media. Many belly laughs shared as I caught up with friends & fam near, far & new via 2+ hr phone calls, FaceTime, text, & yes, Zoom. Here’s a list of who I’ve been chatting it up with in these first 2 weeks & 2 days of 2022:
First:
God, Self, Justin, Frida
Fam:
Mom, Dad, Scott, Haleigh, Grandma, Corey, Jake, Lindsey, Aunt Terry (MI), Mimi (FL)
Friends:
Staci (OH), Sierra (TX), Jaz (CA), Hunter, Leah, Jen, Courtney (MI), Ashwini (MO), Candice (Europe)
New:
Jake Fedida (CT), Flint Mitchell (CA)
Jake is a humble, talented voice actor from New York who currently works for ESPN.
Flint was also featured in theSkimm for publishing his new book, Seeking Authenticity.
*WHATcha watchin’
…on Netflix:
BLOCKBUSTER: Blood Diamond - gut-punch, highly rec!
DOCUMENTARY: Betty White: First Lady of Television (we cried)
SERIES: The Standup: Faves so far are Janelle James & Nate Bargatze
…on YouTube:
Mostly Trinity & sometimes Latasha James & Kelly Stamps
P.S. Have ya met Miny Calapa yet?
*Special thanks to Bri Thomas for sharing a sweet comment on my final YT vid.
Plus our fave go-to (currently on Amazon):
Bernie Mac! (Timeless. Classic.)
*WHEREabouts
Not very far! Much like hedgehogs, winter is my hibernation time. However, managed to make it out to my new favorite local cafe right here in Ypsi. Introduced Mom to Bridge Community Cafe on Monday, Jan. 3! Everyone say, "Hi Mom!" to my beautiful heroine here:
Other places include new fave, Ollie’s! Also Fresh Thyme, At Home, Dom’s, Kroger, the gym & Plum Market. Short list. Winter.
Plum Market has a new nonalcoholic gin! Having been my final favorite liquor before parting ways with alcohol last year, I had to try this. Verdict: LOVE! Actually, honestly, I much prefer the taste of this alternative. It’s a delicious delight! Pairs well with pineapple juice & sparkling water. Pop a twirly ‘brella in & we’re off to a mental beach.
*HOW it’s goin’
Leaps & bounds better than I anticipated! Plus a slight neurosis that accompanies this first-ever winter with my new pal, sobriety. While I’m not swimming in a brain fog of all the wine until beloved sunshine returns, this is the worst of what I’ve got going currently. For that I am beyond grateful to know I am blessed with goodness in every direction.
Life is serving me beautifully in ways I never thought I'd experience. I'm on a spiritual healing journey that continues to unravel before my eyes. It's been wondrous really. Here's what I am learning:
You don’t have to give it all at once for all.
Just give what you can when you should & let it feel good & when it does, give a little more.
Never too much yet always just enough & know you’re always enough as you are.
Currently reading:
Song of the moment:
Latest intuitive spaghetti:
Please join me on a journey to Januarys past...
January Challenge: Go to the very beginning of photos in your 📱☎️. Find the first from January. Collect all January pics into a brand new album. Allow your “smart” phone to magically whip up a memory video of your Januarys past. Watch & reflect. What changes? How have you grown? Anything new? Take note.
*Who I was in NYC in 2011 is not who I was in L.A. in 2012 is not who I was in NOLA in 2014 is not who I was in Panama in 2017 is far from who I was upon return to Michigan in 2018.
And here we are, it’s 2022. The worlds within us all want to know: truly, who are you now? 👁📍🌊
Filed under: Things to do that are not social media.
☎️ is a telephone. 📱 is a device. Are you using yours, or is it using you?
Filed under: Things to do that are not social media.
Cheers & Namaste & Mahaloha,
Miny Calapa (Xo.Britt)
