welcome to kendra land ✌🏽🌎
and the sweet burn of scorpio season
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hi, i love you.
i’ve been sitting with the idea of starting this space for a while now—an attempt to reconnect with a distant feeling part of myself. a part of me that has remained curious, creative, and full of wonder. at first, i envision this as a simple, relaxed collection of things that have been inspiring me —pieces of art, little reflections, beautiful finds, and moments that spark something in me.
that seems easy enough, right? so why has it felt so hard to take the first step and write the damn thing?
ever since i acknowledged my love for writing again, i’ve been hesitant to jump in too deep - at all really. the fear of “failing” (even though i know that failure isn’t real) has held me back.
there’s something about this that feels important.
perhaps more personal than anything i’ve ever done as an adult. my online presence has always been casual, almost accidental. i post little snippets on instagram here and there. but lately, instagram feels a little distant, like no one’s using it the same way anymore. it’s been my little escape, a place to scroll and stumble upon art and useful bits of knowledge. but this? this feels different.
the truth is, i’m scared. i’m worried that i’m putting something out there that falls flat. or worse, my words won’t support you as much as i hope they will, and no one will care.
i’m learning to ignore the part of me that craves validation.
i want this to be something that feels good, something worth sharing with you, even if it’s just in a small, informal way.
this shall be ever-evolving with a touch of consistency.
i know i’ll never know if this is worth pursuing unless i try.
so here i am, taking that first step.
here’s to trying. here’s to showing up, even when it feels vulnerable. here’s to sharing what inspires me, what i’m learning, and what i’m still figuring out. and here’s to giving myself the grace to create, even if it’s got grammatical errors and an occasional overshare.
peace friend,
kendra marie
as promised — here are some things i’ve been vibin’ with lately
lastly, this passage from maya angelou’s book i rented from the library. i loved reading out loud as a kid and as an adult, i love reading out loud to my lovers & friends. i read this at my birthday party last week. press play and follow along.
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So beautifully written friend!! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your world with us. I’m looking forward to exploring this space with you 🫂
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