Aspen B. 11/9/22 Aspen B. 11/9/22

Dear Dairy, 30, Who Am I

Wow, I am back. For now! Hopefully I get to stay for a while. This one is about confusion and the stakes of life. It is about how we treat ourselves and it is about how we treat others.

Aspen B. 9/18/22 Aspen B. 9/18/22

Dear Dairy, 28, Star Wish

What can I say, life is magic. And now, so am I. Read more to find out.

Aspen B. 9/12/22 Aspen B. 9/12/22

Dear Diary, 27, A Love Letter

This is an extra special one, “the purpose of writing these reflections is not about the take away. It is simply the process of consenting, continued acknowledgement.”

Aspen B. 9/8/22 Aspen B. 9/8/22

Dear Diary, 26: Malaise

“Treading water with weights around my neck…I'm feeling sick 'cause its sinking way too quick” Abandon Ship (song) by Less than Jake

Aspen B. 9/7/22 Aspen B. 9/7/22

Dear Diary, 25: Movement

Am I slowing down or speeding up ? Who knows, movement is all relative.

Aspen B. 8/30/22 Aspen B. 8/30/22

Dear Diary 24, Concerns

This one is about not telling people how they should feel. It is also considering the idea of concern.

Aspen B. 8/24/22 Aspen B. 8/24/22

Dear Diary, 23: I’m Back

Showing up is the hardest part of the day except for all the other things that the day throws at us.

Aspen B. 7/26/22 Aspen B. 7/26/22

Dear Diary, 22, Joy

Holding on to life by finding taking things less serious. It calls for a dance!

Aspen B. 7/25/22 Aspen B. 7/25/22

Dear Diary, 21, Blossoming

What does it mean to love yourself? I don’t really know because it is a unexplainable feeling that I did not really know or feel it until last week. I understand one does not need to understand to find trust and love.

Aspen B. 7/21/22 Aspen B. 7/21/22

Dear Diary, 20, The Wait

To be as cliché as possible, no 20 is the calm before the storm.

Aspen B. 7/20/22 Aspen B. 7/20/22

Dear Diary, 19, Trust

Issues with trust, I totally get it. And trusting myself had been the hardest, particularly when I have let myself down so many time before.

Aspen B. 7/19/22 Aspen B. 7/19/22

Dear Diary, 18, Vibing

It is nice to have those moments where the big stuff melts away and we can appreciate the little things like ourselves.

Aspen B. 7/18/22 Aspen B. 7/18/22

Dear Diary, 17, Aspen and Juniper Cross the Rubicon

Welcome Juniper! And, hey Vern, I am excited for the series of buddy flicks that are soon to come: Aspen and Juniper plant a Tree, Aspen and Juniper Defeat Jonny Kaw, Aspen and Juniper Cross the Rubicon, and Aspen and Juniper save New Years.

Aspen B. 7/13/22 Aspen B. 7/13/22

Dear Diary, 16, Typos

Dang, I love writing. Never know what I have until I put the ink to pen and the pen to the paper. Heart happy accidents.

Aspen B. 7/12/22 Aspen B. 7/12/22

Dear Diary, 15, Leaves and Breezes

Ever realize that next is a weird word? In this one I reflect on anxiety and presence.

Aspen B. 7/8/22 Aspen B. 7/8/22

Dear Diary, 14, Status Quo

Keeping a diary is interesting, some days there is not a lot to say. I am realizing those moments are a good time to reflect in the shade.

Aspen B. 7/7/22 Aspen B. 7/7/22

Dear Diary, 13, Breaking Through

Breaking through does not mean the end. It is the starting line. It is where the work get done, but it is where the fun lies.

Aspen B. 7/6/22 Aspen B. 7/6/22

Dear Diary, 12, (A)part of the Flow?

Ever notice how complex it is to be (a)part of something?

Aspen B. 6/29/22 Aspen B. 6/29/22

Dear Diary, 11, And the Crash

Had a metaphorical crash, now it is time to sit and cry for a bit. I’m walking away from it; could have been a lot worse. Remember, always wear a helmet.

Aspen B. 6/28/22 Aspen B. 6/28/22

Dear Diary, 9, Finding Authenticity (Cue the Panic)

They say a good thesis is a done thesis. I say a good thesis is all about authenticity.