100 reasons to keep going, part two. Letter #028 May 31, 2025 dear younger me, This week marked the 4th year since my best friend Mitsu passed away. I cried on that day, not just for him, but because I was surprised how much my life had changed in the time since. I was surprised that although things were still not easy, they were so much better than they had been in the past and I wonder if they could’ve gotten better for my friend as well. Mitsu was someone who deserved to take up space, in...

how long? as long. Letter #027 June 16, 2024 dear younger me, This letter’s going to take on somewhat of a different form than usual. Or at least that’s what it feels like as I start this one—perhaps you can let me know after? Oftentimes, when I set out to write these letters, I feel: inspired, and positive, hopeful, and sometimes, even excited and upbeat. But honestly, I don’t really feel most of that circulating within me right now…maybe hope, but that’s it. And I don’t think that’s...

i dedicate this next part to you. 🚗 Letter #026 May 19, 2024 dear younger me, There’s something I would like to share with you 🤍 In 34 days, I’ll be moving on from sunny Southern California, the place I’ve called home for the last 10 years. I’d like to say this decision came after much deliberation…but it didn’t lol. I made it on Thursday and it just might be the easiest yes of my life so far. I’ve shared this plan with a few folks in person and the first question after “wtf, are you...