If you struggle to get your day going, have ADHD like me, or need scaffolding to get into your productive flow, it’s probably because you haven’t locked in the right morning routine. With so much on my plate, my morning routine is crucial to get myself into the right frame of mind for a productive workday. And of course, it all starts with coffee! (PS: the American Heart Association says up to five cups a day may benefit heart health!)

Am I too late for this trend?! 😂🫪🙂‍↔️

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This first photo is 8 days post microneedling. DO NOT swipe if you don't want to see an unfiltered, daily portrayal of the recovery journey. That said- I highly recommend this treatment for skin resurfacing and improving texture.

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Yall vote & help me pick my outfit for Magic Castle on this rainy Los Angeles evening 🙃🪄😈👻

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Fake it til you make it? 🥲

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My mom and I recently spent 2 weeks together, and these are the products we kept stealing from each other 😂

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Year 2 of PhD begins..... 🤸🏼‍♀️📚🤓💻🧘🏼‍♀️ Y'all still have to help me figure out my dissertation topic 🤣🫡

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Farewell summer! ♥️📚🍁

I recently had surgery (I’m okay and I’ll share more soon)! Mostly I just want to say if you're going through health stuff- I see you. I know it feels lonely & scary but you're not alone! I also really wanted to share all the beautiful flowers my friends & fam sent because they brought me so much joy. A few life lessons that I'll carry forward...

1. Extend grace to friends and coworkers who miss your texts and emails. You never know what someone is going through!
2. GIRLS!! Do NOT skip your regular checkups and routine Pap smears! Even if you feel well and have no symptoms, these tests are screeners designed to catch things early. And they do!
3. Keep showing up for your people, because you never know when you’ll need them to show up for you. My friends and family who visited during recovery and sent flowers, food, and encouraging messages truly got me through the whole ordeal.
4. It’s never as bad as you think it’s going to be. I had SO MUCH anxiety about the surgery itself, especially going under and waking up from anesthesia. It wasn’t nearly as scary as I expected. The surgical team was kind and reassuring and made sure I was comfortable!
5. You’re never too old to need your mama. My mom and aunt took me to the surgery, and when I woke up, my mom was right there holding my hand. There’s no comfort like a mama’s love, and I’m so lucky to have the best mama, who flew across the country to take care of Zoe and me.
6. Don’t feel bad about prioritizing your health. Since discovering the issues that led to my surgery, I’ve given up alcohol. I’ve felt pressure to drink in some social situations, but my body knew it needed a break. I’m so happy I listened to my body and honored my intuition.

Been living in my alo cozies during my recovery ❤️‍🩹

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I swear De Soi has become my bestie during this break from alcohol 🤝

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Sleep obsessed........ 😴💤💤 Also I thrifted this top for $9 xoxoxo ♻️🌎💕

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Sometimes I get tripped up switching between roles that feel so dichotomous. One day my job requires me to show up with doctoral level intellectual effort. The next day my job requires me to show up and deliver my appearance as the commodity.

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still feeling like summer in SoCal 🥵☀️🔥🌵🏜️

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