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  • It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous: Processing, Planning, and Trusting the In-Between

    Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco — January 18, 2026 It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon here at Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco. The sun is out, the city feels alive, and there’s a hum of laughter, music, dogs running freely, and people simply existing. It’s a little louder on one side of the park, so…

  • Still Anxious, Still Showing Up

    January 15, 2026 Hi everyone.Good morning. Today is January 15th, 2026—and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. We’re on our rainbow ride to work this morning. These drives have become a small ritual for me—a moment to breathe, to check in with myself, and to speak honestly before the day begins. I…

  • Still Anxious, Still Hoping, Still Choosing to Believe

    Anxiety, Love, & Wanting a Simpler Life | Mental Health Diary Before My Philippines Trip January 16, 2026 Hi everyone.Good morning. Today is January 16th, 2026—and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. It’s Friday. Happy Friday, you guys. We’re on our Whimo ride to work this morning, easing into the day. These…

  • I Had a Panic Attack at Work. What Do I Do Now?

    January 14, 2026 Hi everyone.Good morning. Today is January 14th, 2026—and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. I’m on my rainbow ride to work this morning, trying to ground myself before the day begins. These drives have become a space for reflection, for checking in with how I’m actually feeling instead of…

  • Why Talk Therapy Didn’t Work for Me (And What I’m Doing Now)

    January 13, 2026Being Lost, Overthinking, and Learning How to Trust Hey everyone. Good morning.Today is January 13th, 2026, and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I’m really lost, you guys. I don’t know what to do.And yet… I feel like I do know what to do.Maybe I’ll figure it out.Come on. This…

  • Real Life Diaries: Healing, Anxiety & Choosing Authentic Living as a Filipina Nurse Practitioner

    January 12, 2026 Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous Hey everyone, good morning.Today is January 12, 2026—and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. This morning felt quiet and cold. I’m on my way to work, doing deep breaths because I didn’t sleep well last night. My mind was overthinking, revisiting things…

  • I Cried This Morning Because I Woke Up With Heavy Thoughts — Going Outside Helped Me Feel Lighter

    Hi everyone. Good morning. Today is Sunday, January 11th, 2026, and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous.Gorgeous. Gorgeous. This morning felt a little heavier than usual. I woke up with emotions I didn’t invite, thoughts I didn’t expect, and a familiar darkness that I haven’t felt this strongly in a while. It reminded me…

  • It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous: Reflections on Friendship, Loss, and Choosing Myself

    January 10, 2026 Hi everyone. Good morning.Today is January 10th, 2026, and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous—gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. This morning, I wanted to pause and do a gentle reflection. Lately, I’ve been leaning into meditation, especially during quiet weekend mornings, and today felt like one of those days where the sun coming…

  • Choosing to Live, Not Just Survive

    January 9, 2026 — Filipina Nurse Practitioner Diaries Hi everyone. Good morning.Today is January 9th, 2026, and it’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous. Gorgeous, gorgeous. This morning, we’re doing our Filipina Nurse Practitioner Diaries on the way to work — a little reflection, a little rambling, and a lot of honesty. It’s cold outside…

  • It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous | Courage, Voice & Fighting for What We Believe In

    January 8, 2026 — Day 13 of It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous Hi everyone. Good morning. Today, I’m getting ready for work, slipping my shoes on, doing the small rituals that keep me grounded before stepping into the world. And I’ll be honest — today’s entry is a little harder to write. There…