He told me about his Anger issues and how Art and Writing and reading philosophy has become his new outlet to better manage Anger and better understand himself!
I said keep up the good work - thatโs how you age forward ๐ค.
I have to rave about Mr. Rivera,
He is originally from New York, Puerto Rican and 65yrs old. He said โ I don't get to go deep into conversation with people like this. I like talking to you.โ ๐
Underrated life advice: Keep proof that good things happen to you. Old photos. Kind messages. Positive feedback. Notes from great days. Whatever. Store them in a single place. Call it a Rainy Day Folder. Pop it open on a bad day and watch your mood turn. It's a free reset button.
Itโs Friday again. This week was good!
If you had to review my month of September I'd describe it โlove and progressโ, โpassion needs balanceโ and remembering who tf you are
I remember one year I played Softball ๐ฅ
And Marching Band. Would have two practices in one day after school; once the day was done go home and to sleep. Wake up and repeat. I guess I am a lil crazy. Had fun though
Hair post:
The color has grown out a lot. Consistency with hair mask is helping. Moisture is starting to retain. I can see the difference from having highlights vs my all black hair. Adwoa is a nice product!
Regular water can get the job done, itโs great!
But after multiple heated classes in a week, I love a nice coconut water or making cucumber water. The Sol ti is structured water - first time trying it!
For school, Iโve had to read so much about power, privilege, class, gender, race, identity, and the deconstruction of time and labor. I literally indulge in doing something whimsical and turning my brain off.