*slams the reset button*

- broke up with my girlfriend of 4 years about a month ago and slowly recovering. it was a fairly mutual split but it still hurts. 

- completely gave up drinking soda/sugary beverages and, in combination with working out 3-4 times a week at the gym, i’ve lost about 45 pounds since january. also stopped drinking (alcohol) as much and have become a pretty avid cyclist. 

- got a promotion at work a few months ago, which is cool because having money is fun, but it’s become more mentally draining with each passing day. 

- despite having a “real” job, i still work at trader joe’s on the weekend because i feel much more connected with my coworkers there. it feels like a family away from home, and they’re all incredibly supportive of me and all my ventures. (also, my other job still doesn’t know that i haven’t actually quit, and i’m genuinely surprised no one has found out yet.)

- moved to a different neighborhood in chicago. 

- pretty alone but kind of ok? i’m trying to just focus more on becoming a better individual overall. i have my bouts of depression but every time i get into a slump i basically just force myself to go outside or the gym and it helps a bit, even if just to pass time before going to bed. 

- i also bought a nintendo switch. add me as a friend if you have one too.

- also thinking about adopting a cat soon and naming them Inspector Gadget.