1 YEAR IN LA!

Well- technically it was at the end of July, July 27th to be exact.

My first year in LA was filled with just about everything I could imagine and maybe even some things I didn’t imagine would happen.

I had some career wins and so, so many no’s to add to the pile.

I obtained and lost my first job, which ended up being more of a blessing than anything else.

I started the beginnings of a mental health journey with a positive mindset podcast by Henry Lawrence and some books by Jay Shetty and Nick Trenton. In that I’ve learned that “everything is for me,” which has really aided in my ability to perceive hard times and negativity healthily and constructively.

I moved in and then out of my first place (roommate sitch was not working at all); I then moved in to my current place with my current roommate who is quickly becoming an extremely valuable friend and I think I am for him as well. As an added bonus of this wonderful, symbiotic relationship with my roomie, I’ve been integrated into his core friend group here in LA who have all started to become genuine friends to me as well, and being able to find a core group within my first year in a brand new city where I didn’t know many people has been SUCH a godsend for my mental health.

Summer has officially ended and I think I had a pretty decent first one. I could’ve been invited to more pool parties, but that’s just a selfish reflection that will undoubtedly remedy itself by next summer. ;) I got to go spend 8 amazing days back in NYC for Pride with my chosen fam that I missed so freaking much. We had an absolute blast performing all weekend, dancing with KESHA, ALUNA, and KALEENA ZANDERS!! Like- woah!

All in all, it was a success of a year. I moved out here because I had lost my drive and inspiration to pursue my art, and since getting out here, I have felt re-driven and re-inspired, so it was definitely the right decision for me right now! It hasn’t been a perfect experience, nor did I expect it to be because I know I’m not perfect, but I am excited at what lies in store for me. I’m recommitted to myself and this journey I’m on. <3