this weekend was an absolute blast! i attended my best friend's brother's reception and got all dressed up only to leave my id at the hotel and subsequently, wasn't served drinks. i couldn't depend on liquid courage to thrive in my environment, but turns out, i didn't need it. this week, i learned that this feeling of comfort relies on the friendliness of an environment and the vibes of the people. i'm sure i've experienced this before, but at my big age?? feels incredible.