It’s been a minute since I’ve vlogged, and in this video I’m really just catching up with you like we’re on FaceTime—mess, laundry, playpen and all. I share where my head has been this year after a postpartum mental health crisis that hit hard around the end of May. I’m not “all the way there” yet, but I’m genuinely doing so much better, and I’ve been super intentional about learning the science behind anxiety and depression (not just surface-level coping). That curiosity has me diving into neuroscience, and I’m also learning more about AI engineering as I think through my bigger career picture. On the practical side, I’m creating a calmer productivity space by moving my desk into my bedroom so I can close the door for deep work and get better natural light for filming. I unbox and set up the Branch Duo Standing Desk (I chose the largest 58x27 with the wood grain top and sage legs), plus the drawer and desk tray because I need all the storage I can get. I also take you along for a bittersweet moment—me and my cousin/sister Tiff sneak a peek at my grandmother’s renovated house after it was sold—then I’m back at my desk planning my day with my Cloth & Paper setup and talking through how I mix paper + digital systems to stay clear and capable.