26

Oh hey, it’s my birthday! Dang.

I made a pseudo mint julep and a follow up cocktail of bourbon with hazelnut liqueur. Yum! And it’s generally been a truly lovely day. I neglected to actually ask and tell my family about what I wanted but they were still prepared. They gave me a really beautiful card and some loaded up gift cards to some of my favorite places. I just remembered my brother brought me a small cup of coffee when I woke up too. Then I spilled some on my pillow right after he handed it to me. My pillow smells like coffee now, I’m not mad about it.

I’m officially in my late twenties now. And I’m admittedly a bit drunk. It seems appropriate. Also, suddenly graced by the scarlet moon. Also appropriate?

I took pictures to commemorate the day. It’s been a ridiculous year on all accounts and it continues to escalate. Although things continue to change around me and within me I know something that continues to remain true: I’m corny. A lil’ cheesy. Maybe with some ham mixed in.

It was gorgeous outside in the early evening

I have not yet had a photoshoot in the garden. My neighbors are probably wondering what the heck I’m doing

Looking to my mate for answers. I think I was inebriated at this point. This is my new and updated workspace, by the way

“:-}”

“Ahaha! Ah yes, an open window is truly a marvel”

Not sure why I decided to go with this posture and pose with the arm crossing but it’s fine. Don’t worry about it

Note: Written a day later because I went to bed early

I wanted to be silly. I think I accomplished that. I haven’t done this for myself in a long time.

I look the same as I have in previous years. I have my piercing I got in LA February of 2019 and I’m more willing to wear things that show my back and legs despite both of those things being covered in acne scars. It doesn’t bother me as much as it used to. Clipping my hair up as it grows out is new and I prefer it to a ponytail. It’s how my mother wears her hair. I also forget, but I have my MFA now! That’s a lot. So while I look the same there’s a lot that has changed in every other aspect of my person and circumstance. We’ll see how much occurs once I reach 27.

I had a wonderful birthday, and apparently my brother intends for us to celebrate for the remainder of June. I’m down! Thanks and much love to everybody that left me sweet birthday wishes. 💛