Christa M

I've been going back & forth w myself on whether to move forward w my 1st choice grad school / #emergencymanagement program, or start there & transfer to 2nd choice later, or just go w 2nd choice bc of the substantial public employee discount I would get...

The last few years have been rough, to the extent I haven't felt #holidayspirit in... quite awhile. Today, during my Saturday morning ritual listening to WNCW's Jazz & Beyond, I am pleased to report feeling actual joy! Sure, 💵 is still tight & the world is🔥but this moment feels... OK.

It has certainly been a(nother) Year, but for a change, I can't say it's one I've felt I've needed to just get through. In a lot of ways it's been feeling foundational to whatever 2026 will bring. Although I'm still more cautious than optimistic -- the last few years have taught some very difficult lessons -- I at least feel able to stop peeking between my fingers at the new year, and able to face it head on. #endofyear2025 #yearendreflection