Got my first paycheck today! It’s nice having a source of income again, even if it’s pretty insignificant.

And this was a hard choice to make, but I decided to buy my mom flowers for Mother’s Day as a first act. Must swallow my selfishness—after all my parents have given up for me, will I just hoard this tiny sum I’ve amassed?

The same can be said of God, too. I hope I can continue to make good choices when I start earning more. To self: my pettiness is never worth it, even though every ounce of me wants to spend it on…like a maxi-dress from Free People or something. Shaaaaame.

Now, a shower and off to finish my essay…final stretch…