Monica - Emotionally Immature Parents Suck
Woke up in fight or flight because my parents and sibling are having a screaming match. Heard the sibling start crying from anger and it just triggered me into a rage and unfortunately I was blinded by anger and joined in on the fight. You’d think we’re in teenagers right? Nope, grown adults, still living with our parents because of money issues. I’m working on my finances so I can move out soon but man, having emotionally immature parents is exhausting.
This semester’a going great so far. I don’t have to be on campus the whole week, I have time to eat, sleep and work out and I even have a cute teacher! I’m not doing anything with that last one though but a little semester crush that keeps me coming to school is appreciated.
Another day of having to remind myself that not spending unnecessarily is my choice. I’m not trying to deprive myself, I just need to change my relationship with money and shopping when bored or unsatisfied with my life. It’s hard, my brain loves making all the excuses to buy whatever.
It’s been a week of me trying to challenge myself with no-spend days. I just want to create a streak of 14 days and I have yet to keep at it. It’s so hard 🥲 my biggest struggle seems to be that using stuff up bores me and my brain craves something new by wanting to buy. I need to distract myself.
I’m on my way to college. Had such a fun weekend with friends and family in the mountains. I never get tired of Banff and the views, I’m super grateful I have access to beautiful places. I hope I can keep the good vibes from the rest I got for two days.
Such a simple task but I really enjoy doing laundry. I find it very relaxing and folding the clothes after is almost like meditation. Thankful I can enjoy even the smallest things.
Monica - I want to lessen my mindless media consumption
When I first discovered BookTube 9 years ago, I became very obsesses with it. I would watch it all day long and add every book to my never ending wishlist. It was fun to see so many different types of people with all different tastes share what books they’re currently reading. On that note though, I really loved watching the channels where they focused a lot more on older books and not trying to only showcase new releases.
Projects I’ve finished before Christmas. The cowl isn’t done yet but it’s getting there.
Don’t mind the messy background but I managed to finish these three bandanas in two days for three tweens in my family asking for them. It felt super nice cause I got to use some more of my yarn. I hope I can make more next year to use up what I have.
I finished my last final exam today! I’m finally free for this semester! I’m so happy and relieved I took a long, fat nap when I got home. Well deserved I must say, it has been a rough semester. I’m glad it’s over.
