03/15/2026
For several years, I accepted a very specific role. I thought being the “fat funny friend” was just my lot in life…the one who cracked jokes to deflect, but stayed on the sidelines when things got active. I was happy to be there, but I wasn’t really living for myself.
🙋🏼♀️ What changed? I stopped prioritizing everyone else’s expectations and started prioritizing my own well-being.
Fast forward to 2026, and that “silly, goofy friend” is still here…but now she’s vivacious, driven, and actually chasing her goals instead of just dreaming about them. Whether I’m in my scrubs or out celebrating life, I am showing up for ME and supporting the crap out of everyone around me. 😉
⭐️ Most importantly, I’m doing so much of this for my daughter. I want her to grow up seeing a mom who doesn’t settle. I want her to know that:
💥 Your “lot in life” is whatever you decide to make it.
💥 Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation for everything else.
💥 You can be the life of the party AND be the one leading the way.
Things really do get better with age when you finally decide to show up for yourself. ❤️ So incredibly thankful for a family who shows up and shows out for me.
