I just read through every single article I’ve posted since I began this blog in 2015. I’m glad I did, because there are several things I want to address.
The first is that I realized I need to be more consistent with my articles. I want people to read them (of course), but in order for my blog to have dedicated followers, I need to be a dedicated contributor. I know 2020 was a helluva year for everyone, and I did write a memoir, but I failed to post a single article the entire year, which is unacceptable. It is my promise to you (and to myself), that I will post no less than two articles per month. If you are reading this, thank you for hanging in there with me- I can and will do better:)
The second thing I must address is content. My articles have always been written with the intent of helping others, and I hope that has ultimately been the case. However, admittedly, the topics have been disorganized at best.
In the beginning, I attributed this to my ex’s influence on me. He exposed me to things like biohacking, which can have a profound effect on one’s ability to change/enhance your life. At the same time, my marriage was failing, which I was also trying to navigate via this blog. While it wasn’t necessarily wrong to broach a wide array of topics all at once, it was likely confusing to the reader- let me tell you how to eat, sleep, live better etc. while my life is falling apart!
It took rereading my entire blog archive to realize that in terms of clarity for my readers, White Privilege and Written in the Stars are confusing ways to resume posting articles in 2021- at least without proper context. White Privilege was a culmination of thoughts and feelings that arose from the BLM movement, which gained momentum in 2020, with the senseless killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor to name just a few.
In 2020, I also wrote a memoir. It was written with a fearlessness and transparency that goes into great detail about my life in the present day, as well as my earlier, more formative years. My memoir established my identity as a writer and has invigorated my passion for contributing to this blog. Written in the Stars is about my experience writing that memoir.
I’m currently attempting to get my book published, and I will certainly keep you posted on how that unfolds!
The final thing I need to address are some much needed follow-ups from previous articles. Early on in my blog I wrote about quitting caffeine and sang the praises of switching to green tea instead. In my life I have quit coffee a total of four times because I’m sensitive to the effects of it, and I’ve resumed drinking this nectar of the gods yet again. It’s an addiction I just can’t seem to kick, and since there are far worse vices (many in which I have partook), I’ve made peace with this decision:)
In July 2019, I posted an article called Sober. In it, I explained why I had decided to quit drinking for good. In truth, I remained sober for five months and then resumed casual drinking. Though I didn’t remain sans alcohol for long, the clarity I gleaned from that time was much needed and I’m glad I did it. Because I’m not an alcoholic, I don’t consider this to be a setback, but merely exercising my freedom of choice. Also, because of this experience of choosing sobriety, I gained an appreciation and respect for others who make this decision. It’s not a commitment one makes without careful consideration, thus those individuals deserve not to be pressured or made fun of.
In 2019 I also wrote that I was looking to become a health and wellness coach. Though I did complete my certification via Udemy, shortly thereafter I found that this was more of an interest than a passion for me. It was then, while questioning what the next step would be, that I decided to quit my job and write my memoir.
Any future articles will be based on my experiences and observations as I explore this new chapter of my life. I will be honest about my struggles and open about my existential discoveries.
If you are new to this blog, I hope you find it to be worthwhile and emotionally liberating- if you’ve followed it from the beginning, thank you for continuing on this fascinating, unpredictable journey with me!