2021
Woah.
It's been a little over a year since I've written in LJ. And most of my thoughts back then were super stressful.
Since that last post, I moved to upper Manhattan, started working from home after COVID-19 exploded; my sister and I are apart, Vic Macaroni showed his true colors, Trump was still Trump, black people were murdered again, Black Lives Matter sparked protests worldwide, many deaths occurred from COVID-19...lost jobs, Trump lost the election, a riot from his most fervent supporters at the Capitol took place, and Trump was acquitted today.
On a personal level, I've been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I may have had an environmental change, but my previous living experience dwindled my self-esteem and trust in people. While my former roommate and I haven't talked since then (and I figured that we wouldn't) it was actually better for us in the long run that we parted ways. It was too bad, but while we tried to make up our friendship, I had already given up on it.
In either case, I'm learning to take care of myself after having such a disappointing 2020. My most positive experience ironically enough has been through my job. My colleagues have been the most supportive people that I've ever met. I have a decent insurance plan, so I was able to see a therapist regularly and have medical treatment for my ADHD.
I also got my wisdom teeth removed. OUUCHIES. That was an adventure. I'm glad I did all 4 at once! People thought I was crazy, but for me...I didn't want to come back! WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO BACK A SECOND TIME FOR THAT?!?!?
So blah blah blah, all that said, I can say that I'm very grateful that I still have a job, a roof over my head, and I'm healthy. And my sisters are okay. So, that's that.
I've had minor setbacks with my emotional state but I'm mostly stable. I have a vocal coach who is helping me become the best I can be in voiceover.
I'm trying to exercise regularly and maintain a regular bedtime. It's not very easy, and my mind wanders a bit...but I'll be sure to do my best.
Tomorrow, I have some singing and vocal practices. My goal? I dunno...just do what I want to do. Do better. Be better.
Maybe also...
Fix things that were a bit broken for too long.