Thank you, fiancée. It has been a long time since someone reminded me it’s okay to take some time to take care of myself. In fact, I don’t know if I’ve ever had anyone communicate that to me so explicitly.

So, I went and took a shower, took three hits off the Penjamin (for me, just enough to help me relax and feel more regulated without the psychoactive effect), and did my skincare routine. It wasn’t much, but it was enough to ground me and improve my mood significantly.

After dinner, as she was wrapping presents, she said, “Why don’t you go take a shower and take care of yourself? I’ve got this.”

Had I already taken a shower yesterday morning? Yes. But Jess knows that an evening shower helps me relax.

What did you think of Piranesi? It’s been on my TBR stack for too long.

I will forever read anything she shoves in my face, and we will laugh about it or cry about it, or whatever the book warrants. 🥲

I love the life @jesslynn86.bsky.social and I are creating together.