And so January has come to an end. This month was, well, weird. Like many of you, I’ve been feeling incredibly anxious about the state of the world, but at the same time, this very well may have been my most exciting month in my personal life in a very, very long time. It’s odd to feel so scared and so lucky all at the same time. But I think that’s the best say to describe my January. Here is a little recap. 1. Sometimes my depression brings with it emotional blunting. I took this picture today in a moment where I actually fully felt happy. And that, that’s huge! 2. A perfect cup of Italian espresso with some frothed cream in my new pink Valentine’s Day mug. The handle and an indent in the mug form a heart! It is so cute! 3-4. My dad and me practicing archery in our backyard! It took a few quivers, but we eventually both hit the Apple! 5. A few tiny things on my bookshelf. I took this picture to help my boyfriend fully understand the gravity of my obsession for tiny trinkets! 6-7. My copy of Onyx Storm and me and my friend @_jessica_burroughs_ at an incredibly unhinged midnight release party for OS! I’m so glad we did this! 8. Some chocolate chip cookies I baked for the ladies in the office because stuff has been hectic and we needed a treat! 9. The Valentine’s Day card I’m making for my partner! He’s a big tea drinker, and as a certified craft girlie, I thought this was such a fun artsy card! 10. My Dad cutting my hair for me. He’s really the only “hairdresser” I’ve ever trusted. 11. A whimsical winter outfit from my upcoming YouTube video. 12. Finally, me sitting on my floor crying after my partner said the most thoughtful and validating thing in the world to me. I genuinely felt a massive insecurity of mine start to melt away. To be cared for so well is a blessing I will never take for granted. 💕 🎶I picked “Yellow” by Coldplay as the song for this post because I’ve been listening to it on repeat as of late. ✨ And that’s a wrap the on January. I’m hoping February is just as good to me and this good for you! 💕 ✨ ✨ ✨ lifeupdate photodump mentalhealth mentalhealthjourney