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Romanticizing My Life

January 1, 2025

Journal Entry #1: Romanticizing My Life 

Hello,  


New year, new me? Nope. Not buying into that cliché. Resolutions are often just fancy to-do lists that end up feeling more like heavy backpacks. So, here I am, stirring up the same old me—just with a sprinkle of intention to grow, breathe, and maybe laugh a little louder.  


This morning, I greeted the sunrise with the curiosity of a cat seeing something suspicious (think cucumber vibes). Coffee in hand—my daily dose of sanity—I found myself pondering the mysteries of life: like why my hijab buns vanish into the laundry abyss or how my nephews can turn crying marathons into their own chaotic symphony. Life's little absurdities, really.  


This year, I’ve decided to keep doing what I’ve always done—romanticizing the ordinary. To find magic in the mundane. Every commute will be a tiny adventure, every email a little story. I’ll wear my favorite outfit, swipe on bold lipstick, and feel stunning—not for anyone else, but for me. Just me. Let the neighbors think I’m auditioning for a music video—I’m here to embrace the spotlight of my own life.  


I’ve also started this 30-day journaling challenge. Day 1? Writing about something that makes me happy. Writing is my therapy—my mirror and my muse. Words let me be honest, raw, and unapologetic. Call me poetic, but writing feels like threading a connection back to myself.  


My mantra for 2025? “I am the protagonist of this story, not the quirky sidekick. I will choose people who choose me, nurture what gives me peace, and let go of what doesn’t—because peace is priceless, and I’m done settling for less.”


This year, I’ll embrace the awkward, dance in the rain, laugh at my missteps, and find joy in the messiness of life. Here’s to making the ordinary extraordinary, one heartfelt, slightly chaotic moment at a time.  


Yours warmly,  



Chits  



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