Episode 504: A Restful Day

Today was unexpectedly spectacular. I woke up at 10 AM because my brother accidentally locked my dog out of the room, which honestly set the tone for the kind of day it was—slow, gentle, and a little funny. I took her to the park, met new people, gave skincare advice, and somehow ended up shocking strangers with the fact that I'm 46… even though I've “only been 46 for a week.”Most of the day was simple things that brought me back into my body: eating my favorite sandwich, watching dogs make friends, walking through the city, taking a nap because gluten betrayed me, getting Hello Kitty socks from my brother, and planning tomorrow’s little adventures. I talked to new people, saw familiar faces, and felt like part of the neighborhood.I also shared why IV therapy matters to me—it’s tied to an old childhood hospital memory, and doing it now feels like reclaiming something that once scared me. Today reminded me that rest is also progress. Sometimes healing looks like naps, bagels, dogs, and remembering that I'm safe now.