Aging isn't all wisdom and gumption—there's real fear in it. But on my 37th birthday, I'm choosing proud over afraid. Here are 37 reasons why.

Growth isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes it looks like losing your routine and rebuilding parts of yourself. A reflection on habits slipping, big decisions, and learning to trust yourself in the midst of change.

Alcohol is culturally normalized—but rarely questioned. In this personal essay, I reflect on my relationship with drinking, the quiet ways it became a tool for avoidance, and why letting it go brought clarity, confidence, and authenticity. This isn’t a manifesto—it’s an invitation to examine what we hold onto, and why.