🎉 I’m Turning 28, So Here’s 28 Things I Love! (Part 1)

It’s my birthday month, and you know what that means: chaotic joy, glittery emotions, and a listicle that’s basically a love letter to my soul. I’m turning 28, so I thought I’d share 28 things that make my heart do a little dance. This is part one—14 things that have shaped me, soothed me, and made life feel like a cozy fever dream. Let’s go!

1. Taylor Swift 🪩

We start with the queen herself. I’ve loved Taylor since “Our Song” was blasting on my MySpace profile like it was my personal anthem. Every era has been a mood, but Reputation, The Tortured Poets Department, and Midnights? ICONIC. I also have a soft spot for Debut—“That’s the Way I Loved You” is my forever fave, but lately “Mad Woman” and “I Hate It Here” have been on repeat. Her music has held my hand through heartbreaks, glow-ups, and everything in between.

2. Stardew Valley 🌾

My comfort game. My obsession. My pixelated paradise. I’ve been playing Stardew for 6 years and it never gets old. I mostly play on my Switch, and yes—I have a farm full of cows because obviously. The cozy vibes, the hidden lore, the chaotic stress of trying to water crops before 2am? Perfection. Plus, ConcernedApe is a legend for keeping updates free and making the community feel like home.

3. Minecraft 🧱

A classic. I’ve been building blocky dreams since high school, and now I play on my Switch with Izzy and friends. We have worlds full of weird builds, cozy cottages, and chaotic redstone experiments. It’s still one of my favorite ways to unwind and create.

4. Alligators 🐊

Yes, I live in Florida. Yes, I think alligators are adorable. Fight me. They’re my favorite animals and I will defend their cuteness forever.

5. Cows 🐄

I have a cat named Cow. I want 1000 more. That’s the vibe. Cows are gentle, goofy, and perfect. I will never stop loving them.

6. Hot Showers 🚿

I like my showers borderline volcanic. There’s something magical about scalding water and forgetting all your problems for 10 minutes. It’s my daily ritual of rebirth.

7. Green Beans 🫘

Unhinged? Maybe. Delicious? Absolutely. I eat canned green beans with garlic like it’s a gourmet snack. I’m the only one in my house who loves them, and I’m okay with that.

8. Reading 📚

Dark romcoms are my escape hatch. I read almost every night, and it’s like slipping into another world where chaos is cute and love is messy. Books are my therapy, my adventure, and my lullaby.

9. Pizza 🍕

Pizza is my emotional support food. It’s warm, cheesy, and reliable. Also, I once dated someone who hated pizza because he thought it was “just mushy food.” Red flag. 🚩

10. Kelsea Ballerini 🎶

She’s been in my life since “Love Me Like You Mean It” dropped in 2015, and her music has been my emotional soundtrack ever since. “The Way I Used To” and “Peter Pan” hit deep, but lately I’ve had “Put It To Bed” on repeat. She’s everything.

11. Pink 💗

It’s always been my favorite color—even when I pretended it wasn’t because I thought it was “basic.” But pink is powerful, playful, and perfect. I’m reclaiming it.

12. Napping 😴

Sometimes life is too much, and the only solution is a nap. Do I wake up confused? Yes. Do I love it anyway? Absolutely.

13. Mothman 👀

He’s real. He’s mysterious. He’s my cryptid crush. I will not be taking questions at this time.

14. My Blog 💻

This blog has been my lifeline for 8 years. It started when I was at my lowest, just needing a place to scream into the void. Now it’s my job, my passion, and a safe space for thousands of people who share their stories with me. It’s not just mine anymore—it’s ours.

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That’s part one of my 28 loves! Stay tuned for part two, where I’ll share 14 more things that make my world brighter, weirder, and more magical. Thanks for celebrating with me 💫