Life Update Time!!

I've Been Distant... Here's Why

The past two and a half weeks have been insane—but the good kind of insane 😄. I went to a biblical worldview camp called Summit Ministries, and it was life-giving in so many ways. I learned more about the Christian faith, other worldviews, myself, and even how to love people better. I met soooo many amazing people and formed friendships I know will last (seriously, it’s been a week and the group chat is still blowing up).

I took a full break from socials—only peeked once or twice—and my screen time stayed under 20 minutes a day (with maybe 5 of those on Instagram). I didn’t write or post anything. I just soaked in being with new people, listening to over 60 hours of lectures, and spending intentional time with God. I read my Bible a lot 📖, picked up some new books to deepen my faith, had rich conversations with my small group, and danced… a lot 🕺🏼.

Being pulled away from my daily routines—my family, my close friend bubble, even my full wardrobe—taught me so much. Yes, I grew in my understanding of faith, worldviews, and Jesus, but I also discovered new things about myself. I realized how much I love being around people. I didn’t feel as drained as I thought I would, even being surrounded 24/7. I’m a pretty neat person, but I didn’t mind the mess. And most of all, I saw areas of my faith where I’ve settled—places I haven’t let myself think deeply or invite God into.

Coming home (which I truly didn’t want to do 🥲), I started thinking about how I’ve been using my hobbies—especially reading and writing. I think I’ve scratched the surface here on Substack, but I want to go deeper. I don’t want reading to be just for fun—I want to keep learning, asking questions, growing in wisdom and wonder. I want to stay curious, even in the mundane. I don’t want to over-spiritualize everything or turn learning into an idol, but I do feel like I haven’t been using the time and passions God’s given me to their full potential. One of my 2025 goals was to read 12 nonfiction books—one per month—and that’s still the plan! But I don’t want to cap myself. I want to go deeper, not just check boxes.

So as I keep posting, writing, and doing the things I love, I want to make sure I’m doing it with God, for God ✨. Not just for fun, but with purpose—seeking His face, growing His Kingdom, and letting Him use every little piece of it.