Summer Letters 8: First Tattoo

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Dear Sarai,

I am FINALLY back from 3 weeks of camping in the woods teaching English to kids. Everything feels a bit odd at the moment. The level of appreciation I have for simple things like a tub where I can have a relaxing bath in, or a large TV I can use to binge my favourite shows on, or just the lack of noise produced by children, is just so overwhelming right now. But I have to say that I did have a lot of fun at this camp and it was very emotional at times… A good emotion. I kinda miss it. I really miss the kids a lot… And I may be having some serious baby fever.

I am so glad you and Markus got to indulge on your birthdays. What is this diet you are talking about? What does it consist of?

I think most people are a little afraid of growing older… I am on the same boat as you in the sense that I feel like a child just playing dress up as an adult version of me sometimes. I just do things that make sense to me at the moment and try to have fun doing it. That being said, I’ve had a recent realization. The older I get, I start to realize why I do things the way I do, or why I feel certain emotions stronger than others. It has a lot to do with trauma and triggers but also happy and positive moments I have collected in my life. Infact, to remind me of this I am getting my first tattoo as a birthday gift to myself this weekend. It is a love letter to myself and it goes like this - “The more I know you, the more I love you”.

Isn’t that a beautiful line? I think if we start to think of aging as time to get to know ourselves better, it adds a certain amount of excitement, self-romance and adventure to the mix. What do you think? Let me know.

Dear Social Takeout!

Heyyyyy. I just want to say, I am all for your summer letters! I remember growing up in school we had pen pals and that was some of the best times. So yes, writing letters is my fave! This summer has been nonstop chaotic for me. Believe me, I love it because I am making my goals left to right but it’s one of those feelings of BREATH!!!! I will be able to fully breath when I take vacation time next month to go to Pennsylvania and visit my uncle for the week. Of course I am excited to see him and my aunt, but more so this will be my first girl trip with my sister and first airplane ride! Am I scared? Hell yes. Heights are not in my vocabulary so you best believe I will be squeezing the living hell outta someone’s hand. But, finally taking a trip with my sister is so exciting. She is my best friend and I am blessed to experience this time with her. Also, more excited for the fact that I am going to see Weezer once again while I’m out there! Not only that, but as well as Fall Out Boys and Green Day. This is my alternative rock fan mode activating. So yes, even though my summer has been completely filled with WORK WORK WORK, it’ll be nice to breathe for a bit. Since COVID hit, I really lost myself physically and mentally. Before COVID hit, I was working out 4 times a week, and yes I know it shouldn't be an excuse as to why I don’t work out now but it really got my mental health top notch. I’ve been doing manifestation sessions before bed in order to realign my spiritual, mental and physical health and I have to say, it’s working wonders. I’ve received many opportunities in my community and just my life changing for the better. IT’S EXHILARATING . Least to say, this summer will end with a bang and I cannot wait to see what Summer 2022 has to hold