So today I did a thing. And today I also read a BuzzFeed article about how (elder) millennials say stupid things like “I did a thing” so I guess maybe I shouldn’t say that anymore. Apparently this saying, along with my side part and penchant for overeating pizza, are now things that age me? The article made me realize that I’m getting older and that I’m supposed to be one of those people that has it all figured out by now. Because when I was younger I looked at people that were in their 30s and assumed they just must have it all together. Yet here I am at 36 and still without the slightest clue as to what I’m doing half the time.

What I do know is that today I did a thing. I bought a desk. And a chair. And as I was putting the furniture together, I screamed at my five-year-old as if he was supposed to just magically know how to compose himself when surrounded by a sea of bubble wrap and screws of all sizes. And as I was putting the furniture together I willed myself to be more patient with my child. I willed myself to be a better mother. I promised that I would grow from this experience and that “next time” I would be more understanding. As you can see there’s a lot of things that I need to get off my chest but today I’ll keep it simple.

Today I’ll just say that this thing is done. My desk is here in all it’s glory and there’s no more excuses. No more reasons why I can’t write. No more reasons why I can’t express myself in the way I used to know and love. No, now it’s just up to me. And for the love of God, it’s not that serious! We’re not curing cancer here or proposing world peace. I’m probably just going to end up talking about my dinner…

Emily