For my 18th and 21st birthdays my parents each got me a ring. I wear them every day like I told them I would. they are scratched and chipped and definitely need cleaned.
I always think about that post about how hands are so important and how it’s wonderful that we give up the mobility they provide to hold onto each other. These rings are like me holding my parents hands every day.
Mar 17, 2025
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I have two small, stackable silver rings with children’s names engraved on them. I got the first one right after I returned to work with my first. It was really hard leaving him, so I got it as a comfort for myself. Naturally, I got one when my second was born as well.
I didn’t realize how attached I was until I briefly lost them at work. I never take them off, but I did to help a kid and they fell out of my pocket. I was panicked even though they’re replaceable. They’re the only jewelry I wear 24/7 (aside from my daith). My wedding ring set is really important to me, duh, but my husband took a silversmithing class through the park district to make it and it’s just so perfectly me.
I also have a gift for finding 4 leaf clovers, so I keep those around. At this point I always have rocks and/or crystals on me. It’s fun grabbing a jacket or bag I haven’t used and finding what I’ve stashed 😂
Sep 14, 2024
Everyday i wear a ring that was my mum's, one that was my grandma's and one that belonged to the woman I am named after. People ask me why I wear them considering they are so precious. Why wouldn't I? Now, I carry with me the energies and love of 3 incredible women- how dare I even consider keeping them in a box?
Feb 21, 2025
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both have deep meaning to me. my ring is one i took from my partner (teehee). i love it so much, its a wide silver band with a leaf print engraved all around it. it never leaves my hands, its like a promise ring to me and means so much :)
and then i have my necklace which is actually matching w my partner. theyre tarot card necklaces that i got for us on our first christmas together. i have the star and they have the moon. sometimes we swap but otherwise my necklace is on me constantly. i dont feel dressed without these 😭
Mar 17, 2025
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I went to bars by myself just to read and listen to the music. I learned recently that’s the freedom you gain when you go places alone.
I spend so much of my life unintentionally waiting for permission to do things. Waiting on someone else to want to do things with me. It’s sort of weird being an adult and being allowed to just go to another country because you feel like it. It’s a freedom that I’ve never been brave enough to explore before.
I wonder if this experience was a as weird and wonderful for anyone else as it was for me.
(img: sketch of a cathedral i went to on my solo trip)
Jan 18, 2025
Guys no one tells you but it’s actually kind of easy to cheer yourself up if you just focus on the little things.
Yesterday I had a horrible day lined up, full of jobs and meetings :( so I wore my favourite shoes. Everyone tells me they're ugly but they make me happy!
Jan 30, 2025
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Was thinking today about how wild it is that most people attending public school in Scotland are required to learn cultural dances. And then most of the pubs in towns and village will host a dance every month or so? And we can all just go and do our dances because everyone knows them? And it’s super cool and sociable?
Isn’t that fun?!! (I love ceilidhs)
Jan 14, 2025