the ward method

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  • A few things I’m loving rn.

    A few things I’m loving rn.

    Life feels a little less overwhelming when you slow down and notice the little things that are currently making you happy. Here’s a list of what I’ve been obsessed with lately, the random mix of music, drinks, hobbies, and small joys that are making my days feel more like me.

    1. G-Eazy’s HELIUM album (on repeat, literally)
    I don’t think a day has gone by without me playing this album. It’s one of those soundtracks that just gets under your skin in the best way, moody, therapeutic, nostalgic, but also motivating in a weird way. There’s something about having an album on repeat that feels comforting, like you’re creating the backdrop to your own movie.

    2. Justin Bieber’s Swag album
    Okay… Justin came back with this album and it’s everything I didn’t know I needed. It has that confident, playful Bieber energy but still hits you with emotion in the right places. It’s been giving me 2010s nostalgia while still feeling super fresh and artistic. I catch myself humming it while making coffee, which is basically the ultimate stamp of approval.

    3. Matcha Frios (my current personality trait)
    I’m in my matcha era. I don’t know what it is, but an ice-cold matcha frio feels like therapy in a cup. Maybe it’s the earthy flavour, maybe it’s the ritual of sipping something green and aesthetic, but it’s definitely become my go-to little pick-me-up.

    4. Reading weird poetry
    Lately I’ve been gravitating toward poetry that doesn’t necessarily make sense right away. The kind that feels more like a vibe than a structured story. There’s something freeing about reading words that just exist for beauty and emotion, without needing to be “solved.”

    5. Vintage-style sunglasses
    Big, bold, slightly over-the-top sunglasses have become a part of my identity. They’re dramatic but effortless, and the right pair can make you feel like the main character even if you’re just running errands. I love anything vintage that has some real character.

    6. Making jewelry
    This has been my creative outlet lately. There’s something so grounding about sitting down with beads, chains, and wire, and turning them into something you can actually wear. It’s almost meditative, plus, it feels good to make something tangible in a world that’s mostly digital.

    It’s funny how these little obsessions come together to paint a picture of where I’m at right now, nostalgic, creative, slightly caffeinated, and finding joy in small, beautiful details.

  • What I’m listening to rn.

    What I’m listening to rn.

    Lately, I’ve been leaning into music that feels like a feeling.
    Not just background noise, but songs that slow me down, pull me in, and make me feel something, deeply, softly, weirdly.

    Here’s what’s been living in my headphones and on repeat in my world right now:

    Semi Western – “Wi-Su” & “Pose”

    There’s something about Semi Western that feels like a dusty road at golden hour.
    “Wi-Su” has this hypnotic, slow-burning pull that makes you feel like you’re somewhere between a dream and a desert.
    “Pose” is more haunting, like the part of a movie where the main character realizes something quietly life-changing.
    They’re not just songs. They’re scenes. They’re moods.

    Come Closer – “Copperplate”

    This one feels like nostalgia in motion.
    “Copperplate” is soft, cinematic, and poetic in a way that sneaks up on you.
    It’s the kind of track that makes you want to write a love letter to someone you haven’t met yet, or maybe to yourself.

    Desire – “Machine Spirit Blue”

    This one? Synthy, moody, and kind of addictive.
    “Machine Spirit Blue” feels like walking alone through a neon-lit city, headphones in, heart wide open.
    It’s futuristic but emotional. Robotic but romantic.
    Think Black Mirror but make it a sad girl playlist.

    Scarlet Rae – “Silver Train”

    There’s something raw and unfiltered about this song that reminds me of being 17 again, before we overthought everything.
    It’s soft but gritty, like a rainy Sunday when you’re deep in your feelings and totally okay with that.

    Pink Floyd – “Comfortably Numb”

    An oldie, but never just background noise.
    This song is a portal. Every time I listen to it, I’m transported.
    It’s existential and tender and kind of devastating in the best way.
    A reminder that music can still crack you open, even when you think you’ve heard it a hundred times.

    Slow Pulp – Movey (Entire Album)

    This whole album is giving soft girl autumn, even if it’s technically winter.
    Slow Pulp gets it. Every track feels like it was written for overthinkers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever wanted to escape their own head for a little while.
    It’s quiet and gorgeous and real.

    Music isn’t just sound. It’s self-expression.
    It’s the safe place you go when everything else feels too loud.
    And lately, these artists have given me a place to feel softer, slower, and more in tune with myself.

    Whether you’re looking for something to cry to, create to, or just exist with, I highly recommend giving these tracks a spin.
    Let them hold you for a minute.

  • I went blonde (a few times) and they do have more fun.

    I went blonde (a few times) and they do have more fun.

    Going blonde wasn’t just a hair decision, it was an identity shift.
    A bold move. A “let’s change things up and see what happens” kind of energy. And let me tell you: something happens.

    It’s hard to explain unless you’ve done it, but there’s something about stepping into a new look (especially a blonde one) that feels like you’ve shaken off the old version of you, the one that played small, overthought everything, and needed permission to be bold. Suddenly, you’re walking into rooms with a little more confidence, making decisions a little faster, and flirting with the version of yourself you almost forgot existed.

    I didn’t go blonde thinking it would change my life… but it kind of did.

    Here’s why blondes do have more fun, especially when you’re in an era of rediscovery and becoming that girl again:

    1. You stop taking yourself so seriously (in the best way)

    Blonde energy is carefree energy. Not careless, carefree.
    It’s not about being perfect. It’s about choosing lightness. It’s permission to have fun again, flirt with life, and stop carrying the weight of every single decision.
    When I went blonde, I stopped needing to have it all figured out. I just let myself enjoy the moment more. Say yes to spontaneous nights out. Laugh louder. Wear the outfit I felt like wearing, not the one I thought I “should” wear.

    Sometimes when you’re figuring out who you are again, the best thing you can do is stop taking life so seriously and start playing a little more. Blonde-me understood that.

    2. You channel main character energy without trying

    Something about blonde hair makes people notice you, but more importantly, it makes you notice you.
    It’s the reminder that you can reinvent yourself whenever you want.
    And when you look in the mirror and see someone bold staring back at you, you feel bolder, too.

    Suddenly, you’re not overthinking the text.
    You’re walking with confidence.
    You’re trying new things.
    You’re becoming the version of you that you always imagined but never quite gave yourself the freedom to be.

    Going blonde became a symbol of my “I’m done playing small” era.
    And honestly? I’m still not over her.

    3. You unlock a new level of IDGAF energy

    You can’t go blonde without committing.
    You’re literally bleaching away the old.
    And that kind of commitment does something to your mindset, it shifts it.

    Blonde-me didn’t over-apologize.
    She didn’t obsess over what people thought.
    She said “ew” and moved on when things didn’t feel right.
    She posted the picture. She wore the red lipstick. She said no without explaining why.

    In short, going blonde helped me tap into my I don’t care what you think, I’m doing me era.

    And if you’re in the thick of rediscovery, healing, or just wanting to feel alive again… that kind of energy is magic.

    Going blonde might just be hair dye to some people.
    But to me? It was a line in the sand.
    A bold “I’m back, and I’m better” moment.
    A reminder that change can be fun. Reinvention can be healing. And sometimes, a new era starts at the salon.

    So yes… blondes do have more fun.
    Especially the ones finding themselves again.