I’ve always had a desire to write and get my thoughts out in a poetic type of way. I love to read short form poetry similar to what I write. When I write, it helps me release something I’m ready to let go of, or it helps me give those thoughts a place to live other than my head.
I was born in Fort Campbell Kentucky, but grew up in a very small town in lower Michigan.
I began experiencing deep feelings at a young age – I remember my first bully from kindergarten, the first time my mom really yelled at me, the first time I was disappointed, the first time I thought I was in love, the first time I knew I was really in love, my first real heartbreak from another human, and everything in between.
I barely survived school (socially and literally) & I got married at 19 & moved away to Washington State – which only fueled my Starbucks addiction. Hot chocolate & a bagel please. WA was everything I needed & I always wish I got spend more time there.
My husband and I then moved to Tennessee – right around the corner from the home I was born in. How special is that?
Tennessee was amazing – I finally got the dog of my dreams & started to find my footing in life. I started and quit several jobs there – learned how to make friends there. Decided the general scope of what my life/career would become there. Figured out I’m not a Patagonia outdoorsy person, but maybe a more subtle version of an outdoorsy person. My marriage was special there, but also extremely difficult there.
& then we moved. I was happy, but sad.
We made our way back to Michigan which resulted in my feeling lost again. another handful of jobs started and quit – I was finally able to start my own business that I’ve been running now for 7 years.
it’s a reflection of my love for dogs – & my slow but steady growth is a reflection of me.
you can find me writing and working on my laptop in Starbucks, channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw obsession on the daily – without it, my day is a mess.
I love concerts (MGK is my all time fav) tattoos, swear words, books (when I can find something good) poetry, online shopping and my dogs (well, I’m down to one dog now-2025 edit, I’m dog-less and lost)
I also love philosophy, Salvador Dali, & art.
I love admiring the clouds and the trees. I admire wonders of the world from my quaint backyard – I love being home in my routine, and it takes a month of preparation and overpacking like a maniac to get me to leave it.
I don’t love making ADHD a focal point about myself, but it is certainly something that can’t be left out. It is the chaos that fuels or drains me, depends on the day. I always joke that “I had adhd before it became trendy”
I have a deep desire to stay young but live to be 110. but every year after turning 29 feels a little heavier and harder.
- thanks for being here, Mel
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