Its april 2026, and the south is experiencing an odd spring. Last week was quite gloomy, and all of tornado alley felt the storms dark presence approaching. Post-downpour, this week i feel especially connected to the moon, and it’s connection to the tides that influence my emotions weekly. Now that it’s a new week, I am feeling the clouds break along with my emotional spine. Like most, i’m often in my head about mundane things. I find it’s easy for me to waste time in my room, wasting away time that could be exchanged for pleasure, any earthly pleasures that involve me going outside feeling the warmth on my skin. BUt most of the time, I find my mind craves what it fears, and in moments i feel a mental deadlock. Regardless of this mindset, i have been making myself create some form of monthly mood board/wallpaper to bring myself back to my interests, goals, and other words i’d appreciate receiving. Being 2 weeks into this month, I can already give my past self some praise for going out of her comfort zone and creating the website she’s always wanted and work on her music career. Being an undergraduate student that is not studying music, it’s hard to find time to work on my art, but this post is a testament to my dedication, and my willingness to overcome my fears. I hope this message finds you well, and maybe I can influence you to also take that leap.

-anyssa