Being cool is overrated. I’m ready to release my inner cringe.

You know that meme that says, “I may be cringe, but at least I am free?” I want to strive for that freedom. This year, my New Year’s resolution is to allow myself to cringe. In 2023 I will no longer self-edit and curate a perfect version of myself out of fear of judgment. I want to give myself the room to explore all the qualities that make me unique.

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