New/New: Moving to LA?

Listen, I should’ve written this days ago… now things are not as fresh on me so it’s gonna take time to unpack all that has happened in the past week. But at least I feel it’s worth it to start somewhere…

New document. New font. New city. New life!

New/New: Moving to LA?Tyra Joelle

12:25

All things new!

Having my new home would just be icing right now! Starting from today and working backwards… I officially started my LA home search the other day. I’m debating on if I feel like continuing today or taking a break to regroup and figure out what to do next. It’s honestly a lot to do with 3 whole kids that insist on having shouting matches in echoing rooms where I can barely hear myself think and ask questions… but tis di life!

Wow… I started to say ‘of a single mom’ — I don’t think it has hit me yet that I’m unofficially/officially a single mom. That makes me think of divorce and how I actually have to go through that entire process to make it official.

And how I lowkey dread it and welcome it at the same time.

Moreso, because I don’t want it to be lingering?? I hate that I have to mention my last name, or that I’m legally married (which I haven’t had to exactly do yet but yeah) also hate feels like a strong word to describe it idk it’s not as dramatic as I made it sound I guess. But yeah, I’m seen by the world as a single mom… and by default I guess the assumption is that I’m struggling. Pfft! They don’t know my life! Lol

But raising 3 kids with their dad or not, still feels very much the same to me. And yes, it’s hard. As hard as it’s always been. So it’s like… have I gotten better at it, or just used to doing it the hard way?

Anyway,

Today I feel like being lazy. I think I deserve it. I did get a rental car with every intention of exploring and hopefully getting things done that public transportation just made it nearly impossible to do with all of us… but now I think I might be backtracking a bit… I’m gonna be very intentional about every single thing I do this weekend. I wanna pace myself.

I can’t remember the last time I was actually able to relax. With that being said, I feel like help is on the way! At least I’m hoping so… Lol aaand that’s all I’ma say for now.

LA has been cool so far. I’m pleasantly surprised by how nice and welcoming the people have been for the most part. I’m still playin' hard to get or whatevaaa… but I at least feel hopeful that at least I won’t wind up with year-long acquaintances and space filler friends ever again!

Speaking of, I really have no intention of using social media ever again in life, and I’m wondering how I’ll get away with this as a businesswoman in 2024. I do believe it’s very much possible. Especially if I have my own website in lieu of socials. But as for having a neutral space to communicate with people who aren’t necessarily phone-number worthy.. Yeah, Idk yet.