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6 essaysMay 14, 2026
i almost took my laptop out tonight.
the first night of freedom is weirder than i expected.
May 11, 2026
The American Dream Isn't Mine.
6 figures, sometimes 20–30k months didn't matter anymore — and here's why.
Feb 10, 2026
i won't shut the f*ck up
I could have been anything else in the world but ended up being a creative entrepreneur. I will not feel complete unless I try.
Jan 26, 2026
grief destroyed my perfectionism
a hell of a title, right? nah, I am being for real.
Jan 15, 2026
how desperation sharpened my strategy and made 2025 my best year yet
desperation doesn't feel strategic when you're inside it.
Jan 9, 2026
i sold my first ever home…jeez. (old journal thoughts)
i was laid off. my back was against the wall — so i chose my future.
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