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I Didn’t Like Confessions
For many, many years. I skipped over this album in Usher’s discography like you’d mindlessly skim pages of a book.
Now, I understand that it’s not the album Confessions. But, the act itself.
The Perks of Being Grown
Adulthood comes with a rare kind of permission. Aside from the bills, responsibilities, and the endless obligations that adulthood brings… one of the perks of being grown? It’s embodying the person you’ve been quietly leveling up to be all along.
You know… like ‘Mr. Smith’ vibes. Cool, confident, and in control.
Smooth, Sharp, and Complicated
Those are the words to describe this month’s film recommendation. Being three days into fall, this movie feels like a cool wind - and a hot flame.
This movie recommendation pairs best with a robe, a candle, and low lights.
Justin’s Quiet Lesson on Vulnerability and Forever
I’ve rewatched the show ‘Forever’ twice already.
Once with a loved-one, and then a second time alone. Justin’s character was breathtaking to witness on screen. So beautifully written and surprisingly vulnerable. There was something moving about his gentle openness; and how intertwined his character was with his fragility and strength. Despite the complexity of Justin and Keisha’s romantic timeline, one important thing that certainly lingered at the end of each episode was how bravery and vulnerability aren’t opposites.
They walk side by side.