05/13/2026
Trying to overcome my posting paralysis — which for me is some combination of no alone time, the world feeling like it’s actively on fire, and imposter syndrome because this is very obviously not a cookie account anymore.
So here’s a little life dump lately —
Starting with a thirst trap picture of my husband. For those who know… I’m allowed approximately one post a year. Preferably while he’s wearing sunglasses. Please do not tell him if you recognize this from Instagram or the annual allowance may be revoked permanently.
Next up: an impromptu family trip to one of my favorite places. Saint Martin. We’ve been many times just us, but this was the first with the kids — and somehow we even got my in-laws there too. Turns out I wasn’t depressed. I was just critically low on sunshine, French pastries, beach air, and Caribbean food.
Then back to reality, which honestly isn’t so bad when you have incredible friends, family, and a band that lets you live out your performer dreams while hanging with your homies.
It helps that most of my girls are performers and bad ass business women too. There’s a certain kind of unspoken understanding that happens when you’re all out here trying to build something beautiful out of thin air while simultaneously questioning your sanity every other Tuesday.
And it felt extra special this week to spend the night Usually when I’m there, I’m shopping for vintage treasures and convincing myself I “have nowhere to put it.” But this night I got to watch her tell s*x jokes in front of her husband which, if you ask me, is a level of courage few possess.
And last, but definitely not least — five years after moving to the burbs, I finally feel like I’m finding my way back to myself. A journey made a whole lot easier when the people who love you actually see you — gifting me bad ass jewelry, vintage treasures for my home, and little reminders that the truth is: New York City still lives inside of me.
And sure, the world feels dark sometimes. But maybe that’s exactly when we need to be the light most. And maybe it was never just about cookies anyway. 💛