What a shit year. Disappointing and eye opening. Recognizing that there are people in my life who support ICE raids. Disgusting. And their defense is that the people they are deporting or placing in alligator alcatraz are criminals.
They are not deporting mostly criminals. Instead, they are antagonizing immigrants that have sought asylum or are citizens. Tackling pregnant women to separate them from their children. Yes. That is what this country should be known for. Having masked men randomly discriminate against black and brown people. Oh and somali's because they are antagonizing the streets of Minneapolis. This year has sucked in so many ways.
The passing of the Big Beautiful Bill is yet to be understood how it will affect you and people within your community. There is nothing good about this bill outside of giving tax cuts to the .000001--people who do not need a tax cut. These people should pay taxes for their companies that utilize public services--streets, public transportation, etc. For example, why is it okay that Bezos tried to pay the city of Venice to host his wedding back in the summer? I feel like he paid an exorbitant amount thinking people would applaud him. Instead, locals boycotted and had signs to illustrate how disgusting his decision was. People do not applaud that abuse of wealth. In addition, losing regulations and not feeling bad about it. The amount of water it takes to cool down an AI center is out of control. Instead of AI companies pay for the water, they are pushing these rising costs to consumers. Why are these policies not being challenged?
In happier times, I have been more interested in my community. I know all of my neighbor's names. (not that I like them all, but I know who they are). A few of them are genuine friends. I share food with Lee and Courtney routinely. I have connected with a few colleagues. I take the bus. I frequent my coffee shop with my reuseable cup. I support small businesses along Colfax.
I acknowledged things I can no longer control in regard to my family. Instead of doing what I would normally do, I chose my own well-being. I do not need to hurt myself in order to make my family feel better. This has taken me years to understand.
I taught a yoga retreat in Santa Fe. I was scared. Again. 2023/2024, I wanted to host a retreat. This year, I did. It was great. I recognize ways to improve and be a better host. Isn't that what life is all about?
I feel better about my relationship with Tom. More grounded, honest and open. I cannot wait for tomorrow. I don't know if it will be better. Probably more bull shit from this administration. It is nonstop. However, I know I made it through another year.
And that I wasn't wrong in 2015 when he won and how terrible he would be. I never forgot the Grab them by the Pussy. That should have been the red line for everyone. Instead, the goal posts moved. Again. Again. Again.
It made me lose so much respect for people that support him. Support the narcissism. The bulling. The racism. Misogyny. Tout the religious line.
I grew up Catholic. In no way, shape or form would my priest promote what they are doing. Or profit off this.
This year has been crap. Let's move forward an embrace community and togetherness.
