Shellie Vandersluis

It’s National Bathtub Day, aka the annual reminder that bubble baths look luxurious on Instagram but feel like slow-cooked people soup in real life.

Something about Mad Hatter Day just feels accurate. We’re all a little too late, too caffeinated, and too confused.

Energy shows up the minute I don’t need it. Like bedtime.

I’m not stressed, I just make grocery lists in my head at 3am.

Turns out staring at the ceiling for 60 seconds is basically meditation, if you squint.

October: the only month where I’ll pay real money to walk through a haunted house when my inbox is free and scarier.

Sometimes peace is just… drinking water and looking out the window for 30 seconds.

I don’t always win at life, but I can unclench my jaw. Victory.

It seems like growth usually comes with a moment that feels a little scary. That’s how you know it matters.

Vacation me: glowing in natural light.
Home me: glowing in the reflection of my laptop screen.

Some people chase adrenaline. I chase that “wait… I get it now” moment.

Flexibility is often the quiet form of resilience that gets overlooked. Adapting is its own kind of strength.

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Resilience is basically your brain saying: ‘plot twist accepted.

Procrastination is just creative scheduling.

Learning new things gives me the same rush as unboxing a package I forgot I ordered.

From SPF 50 to spreadsheets in 24 hours.

Airplane Shellie: planning life changes at 30,000 feet.
Tampa Shellie: already behind on laundry.

I love learning new concepts because for 48 hours I’m convinced I could give a TED talk.

Preboarding, for people who like being early to being early.

I packed optimism in my carry on so I could gate check my expectations.

The clearest thoughts happen when you’re shampooing your hair with no notebook in sight.

It’s a good day when you realize you had more energy than you thought.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is give your brain a fresh idea instead of a fresh excuse.

I said I was prioritizing wellness. What I meant was I bought a yoga mat that now doubles as floor decor.

Character development is really just learning how to leave the party before your shoes start hurting.

Learning something new is the adult version of finding a cheat code.

Flight playlist locked in. Caffeine secured. Vibes = ready.

If only I had the energy my dog thinks I do.

Reminder to self: you don’t need 5 pairs of shoes for 3 days. Right?