Words Make Worlds

I’ve been living in my hometown for two months now, which was much needed. My last two years in LA were like a little microdose of hell— between trying to break into Real Estate and balance that with working at the club, I was in over my head. Add in a dash of some family issues that should have been addressed years ago, plus a mental health episode we all saw coming— And I snapped.  

Honestly, I was a ticking time bomb. 

I said this in one of my first “Stripped Awake” posts, but it rings in my head…

One person can only compartmentalize so much before they break. 

Okay, but for real—I am starting to accept that no matter where I am in the world, I start to feel the same after a while.  It always sneaks up on me just when I can be almost certain I outran it— Restless and empty, like I’m chasing something that’s always just out of reach. 

At first, this realization hit me like a slap in the face.

Like, damn, you’re really stuck with you, huh?

But now? I’m kinda starting to lean into it. Maybe even embrace it. Who says you have to be a glossy, perfect version of yourself all the time? Maybe at the club, yes. But me—the real me— is messy and complicated, and honestly, that’s kind of badass. So yeah, I’m exploring what it means to really be me, without the glitz and the glamour and the men and the neon lights—the good, the ugly, the everything in between.

Speaking of new adventures, here’s some exciting news—I’m adding New York City to my list of regular stops. I’ve always been so curious about the Big Apple, and now I’m finally diving in. There’s something electric about NYC, you know? It’s gonna inspire me, shake me up, and maybe even teach me a thing or two. I’m pumped to see where this city takes me.

Traveling has been my wild classroom, and every place has shown me more about the world—and about myself. With New York on the horizon, I’m feeling that spark of excitement, like starting a fresh page in this crazy story.

So here’s to the journey: the messy parts, the lonely nights, the bright new days, and all the sass and soul in between. I’m ready for what’s next, and I’m glad you’re along for the ride. Let’s see where this goes!

Always, 

Kaylee King