Note: I started this draft in 2022 and while the news at the time is what made me write it, all my words still hold true. “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living, or get busy dying.” ~Quote from the movie Shawshank Redemption Rant coming in 3, 2, 1… As I have said before I try really hard to limit my time on social media and limit my posts to food, travel and staying in touch with friends + family (oh, and tagging my best friend in memes) but truly, I’m as pissed as most people. But the fact is, I’ve been pissed for…

So, a little context? Yeah, I’ll give you some. Whatever happens, don’t change your amazing + epic plans for the year. Don’t settle. People will do all they can to stop you, mock you, belittle things that you love or do. Don’t let them, and don’t let them waste space in your head. Let them be and do your thing where you kick ass and live your best life. No matter how close to perfection you play, you still gotta finish strong. While this is such a great metaphor for so much in life and I’d love to expound on some philosophical lesson I learned in 2023 but what this…