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Kaitlin's avatar

"Learning that love can exist without a exchange rate." Wow, wow, wow - that whole paragraph hit hard. Beautiful writing along with beautiful Zoe looking super cute! And maybe the best shot glass ever?!

༄˖°.naeema.ೃ࿔*:・'s avatar

omg i love this!! i so wanna get a camera this year to start documenting for my daughter!!💌 absolutely love this i also wanna be your friend now you’re so cool!!

steph m. anders's avatar

omg that’s so sweet of you to say! <33 i just subscribed :)) i highly recommend getting a camera for this! nothing beats an old school digital or film camera!

ramblingrose's avatar

wld u wanna be mutuals sorry random but we support each other?? i’ve read your writing btw and i think it’s some of my fav from this app genuinely! i wld love your feedback on the writing i posted recently too if u have time i trust your writing knowledge hehe🥲💗💗

steph m. anders's avatar

aw that’s so kind of you to say! of course! <33

Camilla Zee's avatar

Loved this! And that CC Banana bread looks scrumptious!

steph m. anders's avatar

aw thank you so much for reading! the bread is honestly healing LOL

Dayana's avatar

This felt like watching someone gently set a heavy bag down after carrying it for miles. Your clarity, your restraint, and the compassion you’re offering yourself are palpable on the page. There’s grief here, yes—but also so much earned peace. I'm so proud of you <3

(Side note: HOW DID I MISS THIS?)

steph m. anders's avatar

2025 was the year of reckoning and skin shedding that's for sure, LORD LET ME REST! just kidding we have so much work to do this year lmao but in the best way. thank you for reading! also brb crumbling into pieces bc you said you were proud of me lmao <33333333333333

Dayana's avatar

that's what it felt like for me too. there was a lot of lessons to be learned and a lot of change that needed to happen that's for sure. and I am!!

steph m. anders's avatar

LETS GOOOOOOOO, we got this!

Kaitlin's avatar

"Learning that love can exist without a exchange rate." Wow, wow, wow - that whole paragraph hit hard. Beautiful writing along with beautiful Zoe looking super cute! And maybe the best shot glass ever?!

steph m. anders's avatar

thank you so much for reading! it’s kinda wild that at my age i’ve finally let go of this idea that love certainly can exist without an exchange rate, but, better late than never! omg, i should have gotten the shot glass right? HILARIOUS. happy new year!! <333

Kaitlin's avatar

Honestly I think you're ahead of most people with that realisation. It's completely hardwired for lots of us. And yes, you should have - purchase immediately if you see it again 😉 Happy New Year!!! 💕

steph m. anders's avatar

that’s so fascinating isn’t it? how much of that is hardwired in us. something to think about!

caroline cherry's avatar

wishing you a blessed and peaceful new year!!

steph m. anders's avatar

likewise!! thank you <333

Rion Ashley's avatar

I love this wrap up! I’m glad you have found so many things that bring you joy and even more to look forward to!

I’ve actually never watched SATC, but my cousin is obsessed haha and as for tea, I really love some blends that “mountain rose herbs” sell! Worth checking out! Wishing you a wonderful new year, so happy to be alongside your journey 🫶🏻✨💜

steph m. anders's avatar

we gotta find the little joys in life! i only started watching SATC in November but truly, it's become a staple in my apartment LOL i definitely recommend it if anything for it's accuracy in dating, but I also do really love the friendship between all the women it's probably my favorite part! It's feel good, and light and i think that's why it's been on repeat for me lately, the less stimuli the better haha. I def need to check out that tea brand! i am a coffee addict through and through but I do want to opt in to see what tea is all about lol. i wish you the best 2026, and happy birthday!! <33

Rion Ashley's avatar

Yes we do, and thank you so much! I just might have to finally watch it haha I love older shows anyway!

steph m. anders's avatar

no that was me, i kept putting it off until i was like, you know what let’s try her on for size and it quite literally changed my life not to be dramatic LOL

Darren Walton's avatar

Hey you up for some male company anytime soon , maybe we can help each other.