Jodi Rae

It’s been a moment since I last wrote. Life has been… loud. And messy. And confusing. And somehow also pushing me forward even when I’m dragging my feet. But here’s the thing I did — something I’ve talked myself out of for years: I finally applied for a home loan. And let me tell you, the mental gymnastics leading up to that were Olympic-level. My brain: Jodi, what are you thinking? You won’t qualify. You can’t own a house. You don’t know what you’re doing. Play it safe. Just do another...

My mind never stops, my thoughts never come one at a time, and I’m finally starting to accept that maybe this is exactly who I’m meant to be.

I came across this post on Facebook today. This is how I want to be. I want to pick me and my needs. I won't change my vibration for anyone anymore. I no longer will eat the crust. Before she broke up with me, she straight up told me, "Look, I love you & I'll probably love you forever, but I'm no longer interested in the level of life you have to offer me; and because of that, I have to let you go. It's not about hate, anger, or bitterness — it's about growth. I'm not asking you to change,...