New Phone, Who's This?

Finally, got a new phone back after about 2 weeks of fiending for it. Not gonna lie, I'm addicted to my phone and I recognize that, but I think those people who are like unplug. Just enjoy the life in front of you, are really smoking something. I'm not necessarily addicted to social media, but not having my phone made me feel disconnected to people. I was isolated and secluded to just my mom and sister. Made me feel pretty lonely. Having my phone again allows me to keep up with those far away from me, and overall just makes my world feel a little bit bigger. In other news, I'm back to dancing and taking pictures per usual. I even had some free time this weekend to draw, and though it didn't turn out well, I always forget how much I enjoy drawing until I do it.

Appreciate another on of my sky pics 👹

On a more somber note, I'm back in a good headspace, but my home life isn't going too well. I'm really hoping that I can leave for Cambodia, if not my mental health will crumble. I really don't think that living at home is good for me at the moment. Most everyone around me is either ignorant (especially of political and social issues) and/or dismissive of how I feel. Since being back, I'm remembering all the reasons why I left in the first place. Especially after the 3 weeks of having friends over, I realized that I'm happier/being treated better by friends than my own family. I deserve to feel cared for and considered in every aspect of my life, and my family is no exception. So if I don't get into Peace Corps, I'm going to, no matter what, have to move out. It's going to be tough, but I need to set a standard for myself and how I'm willing to let people treat me. I can't keep excusing my own mistreatment when I'm the only one having to deal with it. I need to set a boundary and stick with it, and it's going to be hard, but I can't keep allowing this to treatment. I really do deserve the best the world has to offer, and I shouldn't settle for any less. Period.

Okay, that's enough of my little rant. This week my niece, Naoni, and I tried the new fall drinks at Starbies. And I gotta admit, I'm a fan of the Pumpkin cream cold brew. I feel all geeked up afterwards, but the flavor and the drinking experience is immaculate.

And then all three of my nieces and I went to visit Naoni at her job and took loads of silly pictures, but these are the best ones imo (my oldest niece was in charge of photos that day)

P.S. I quit Chipotle and now working with Naoni!

...Here's a cow