august 2026
august was a fun month. it felt like the point where everything started slowing down a little after the craziness of july and i finally began settling into la and getting more comfortable with this new chapter of my life.
the month still started off strong though and definitely came with some character development lol. i got better at knowing when it was time to leave certain situations, figured out a little more about what i like ifykyk, and saw a huge improvement in my ability to let go of things i can’t control.
i also reconnected with my kids, introduced kevin to my new hollywood home, and somehow became invested in love island for the days that he was here lol. between hella personality tests and random deep dives analyzing myself, i got to see how much i’ve changed over the year too. and of course, i went on sum fun dates bahah.
august was also the beginning of my “stop spending all my money on food” era. emphasis on beginning because there were definitely some weeks where i completely folded lol, but progress is progress.
outside of that, i got fast & furious ride access, went back home to the bay, and participated in some shenanigans with alan, heather, and the crew. going home is always fun, but it was nice going back to la.
overall, august felt like a transition from constantly chasing the excitement of everything to being a little more stable. still plenty of chaos, random experiences, and questionable decisions obviously, but a lot of growth along the way.
to next month!! cheers 🥂
july 2026
omg july was such a crazy month. it genuinely felt like that acceleration boost at the start of every mario kart race, except this was the start of a whole new two-year journey.
i immediately kicked things off in new york and had a fucking blast. i got to spend so much time with some of my best friends who i hadn’t really seen in almost a year after moving back to the bay after college. it also happened to be fourth of july weekend, so obviously me and my friends went crazy in the streets of new york and hit the bars before my orientation week even started.
what made it even better was how everything started blending together. my old friends got to meet some of the new people i was meeting through work (my nbc cohort), which made the whole experience feel even more special. they got to experience this new chapter in my life with me. it was like an intersection of my previous chapter and a new one. as i have said in the past, i don't like leaving previous chapters behind me. i want to bring them along with me for the rest of my life, and this was a perfect example of that.
nbc orientation week was actually insane. taking shots with the people who are basically going to be my new family for the next two years on literally the second day was unreal lol. everyone was so nice, friendly, and fun, and it really set the tone for this new journey. getting to see everything nbcuniversal has to offer as a company made me even more excited for what’s ahead.
and 30 rock??? so freaking beautiful. i still can’t believe i get to work for this company and go through this experience alongside people my age who are also figuring out this whole new chapter of their lives.
after new york, i came back to la, started my new job, caught up with a bunch of my socal friends, and met even more new people at the la lot. the lot is beautiful, the people have been awesome, and shoutout to krihti and kevyn for being amazing interns and showing me some of the cool spots around the la office.
overall, july was the ultimate acceleration month. new city adventures, old friends, new friends, a new job, and the beginning of a completely new era of my life. definitely the most fun month of the year so far, and honestly, one hell of a way to start this two-year journey.
june 2026
june was a month of goodbyes, the end of one chapter, and the real beginning of another. in may, i got a little taste of what this new life would feel like and started saying goodbye to my post-grad, living-at-home arc, but june was when it all actually happened.
before leaving, i went to gryffin, celebrated ryan’s birthday, hit alesso with some high school friends, watched the nba finals, and had my last few hangouts with my san jose friends. it felt like one final stretch of familiar memories before everything changed.
then, around the middle of june, the new chapter officially started. i spent time with family for kailtyn’s graduation, moved all my shit into my new apartment, lived out of a hotel for a week, and linked up with some san jose friends in la—with john staying at my hotel. i also got to show some of the people i care about most around my new area and experience all these new places in north hollywood, universal city, and la as a whole.
i found a couple new 24s, slowly got used to taking the metro, and even went to mama lion with the boys. june somehow felt super long in the best way possible because i experienced so much in such a short amount of time. it was emotional, exciting, chaotic, and honestly the perfect way to close one chapter and begin another.
may 2026
this month was about appreciating chapters as they come to an end.
a lot of it was spent reflecting on experiences, opportunities, and people that have been a part of my life these past few years and realizing how much they've helped me grow. it's easy to always focus on what's next, but this month reminded me to appreciate what is and what was. as this chapter of my life comes to an end, i've found myself learning that moving on doesn't mean leaving everything behind. some chapters end, but the relationships and memories from them can still remain.
it was also nice to slow down and enjoy life without the usual stresses of school, work, and adult responsibilities. i got to travel to michigan for a wedding, explore la on my own while apartment hunting, and eat a lot of good food along the way.
most importantly, i got to spend a lot of time with family. probably more than i have in a long time. with me moving out soon and starting a new chapter, i've found myself appreciating a lot of the little moments and conversations that i normally take for granted.
just enjoying the present and making the most of this time before everything starts moving again.
excited for what's next, but grateful for where i am right now.
april 2026
this month feels like a shift inward, less about doing more and more about moving with intention and depth.
i’ve reconnected with an old friend, made a few new ones, started playing pickleball, and went to my first ever boxing class. i’ve also been getting better at having real conversations, asking the right questions, getting people to think, and actually understanding what’s behind what they’re saying. i'm learning from those around me and using their experiences to enhance my values, thoughts, and opinions.
at the same time, i’ve been more introspective, thinking about who i am, what i feel, and the internal battles i struggle with identifying. i’ve been diving into characters and their psychologies, seeing parts of myself in their struggles, which has made me more empathetic and aware.
i’ve spent more weekends alone, building the habit of writing and getting into stoicism, shifting my mindset toward developing my character instead of chasing things like money, lust, fame, or fortune.
at end of this month, i went back to socal to meet with some friends. felt like old times again.
i shared all of the new things i learned about life + philosophy + all the things i learned from being alone, and my friends have listened with an open ear. i love how they understand the value in what i've been learning and are down to grow and approach this "leveled up" way of life with me.
however, some friends may be left behind. and that's okay. because at the end of the day, i want to be surrounded around people who are open minded and looking to grow.
