I really enjoy driving home at night. my mom's speaker is kinda busted, so it kinda buzzes whenever there's a strong bass. I've gotten used to it though and it's rather comforting. the quiet of the night, the buzz of the speakers playing "all the great songs in one place" and the string of mundane thoughts I hardly realize I'm thinking. my mind's on overdrive almost perpetually, it's nice to have a break once in a while.

a friend sent me an illustration someone did with reward stickers for this period we are in. One of them was a reward for "limited exposure to social media". It does drain me to look at everything going on lately. Yet I know that it's a privilege too, to be able to take a step back from everything. Not everyone can do that. Everyone's trying to navigate the situation, I hope you are doing things to keep yourself sane and safe too.

The sister is back and the home feels right again. Dad laments about the living room being a mess, but I know he's secretly glad this is the case. Just being together is something I'm very thankful for.

everything is heavy lately, how are you letting light into your life? reading has helped me, and reaching out to friends, and hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel. soon.