There have been countless moments of 2023 that have gutted me. I was describing 2023 to a friend recently by saying that I feel like it was a year where I was a jellyfish-- just completely blobbing around and where I went was controlled completely by my environment. I can't even explain the grief that I have felt at times. AND, there were also great moments this year that I would be remiss not to mention-- mostly because I had great friends that showed up for me when I thought I would get swept under.
Out of my 31,536,000 seconds in 2023, here are a noteworthy 26.
January
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Fancy friend date night so I could wear my sequin dress.
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| My first new car! |
February
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After we separated (but before we were estranged) we tried to do the friend thing.
That was nice. |
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This day, February 26, was the last time my family was all together.
I wish I had known then it would be the last time but I am glad we have this pic. |
March
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Date night with a lovely human I was seeing at the time. The relationship didn't last, but good memories.
PS- I love getting dressed up-- who is gonna get dressed up with me in 2024? |
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| Megan Day, March edition. This girl is everything. |
April
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| That time I became a poster child for diversity at my university. |
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| Birthday shenanigans with most of my kiddos. |
May
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| A visit from the gorgeous and supportive, Maria. |
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| Grad school graduation with some of my cohorts! |
June
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| Pride with friends. I cried a lot that day, but there were also lots of hugs and support. |
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| Dyke night at Arcana with these two hotties. |
July
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I bought a kayak as a graduation present to myself and had a few (not that many) paddles.
Hopefully more to come in 2024. |
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| I feel there is no appropriate caption for this photo, or this dear friend. |
August
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| Josiah's football game with my mom |
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| BEAN! (That is all). |
September
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In September I learned to sit by myself by a fire (a lot) and not hate being alone.
(Well, not hate it THAT much). |
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| This person and their support all year long. |
October
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| That night of my anniversary where we had a wedding dress party because I have the best friends. |
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| Megan day, October edition |
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| Indiana with Lee and his crew. This friend. Gah. |
November
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| Roasting marshmallows with Finn, who happens to be the silver lining of my 2023. |
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Nothing better than nieces.
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December
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| I am a lucky mom. |
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| I am a lucky friend. |
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| I am a lucky mom. |
I learned a lot of lessons (and earned a lot of lines on my face) this year.
But here's the main idea.
I can get through this.
Friends are how I get through this.
(Also, Abilify + Prozac are how I get through this.)
Thank you to everyone who has shown up for me this year. I big love all of you. BIG love.
