Listen… I don’t know who needs to hear this, but summer is basically over. Like, I blinked in June, sipped a cute cocktail in July, and somehow August pulled up like, “Hey girl, pack it up.” But before we get sad and start pretending pumpkin spice is a personality trait, let’s have a little debrief, because this summer? This Hot Girl Summa was different.

If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you already know I said I was stepping into this season with a new energy. I wasn’t going to just let summer “happen” to me, I was going to make moves, try new things, and really feel present in my own life. And sis, I did that.

Stepping Out… Like Really Stepping Out

One thing about me: I love my comfort zone. She’s cozy. She’s familiar. But this summer, I told her, “You cute or whatever, but I need space and more alone time.” I went on several solo dates and I’m not talking about sitting in my car eating fries alone. I mean full-on, dressed-up, table-for-one energy.

New restaurants? Tried them. Movies? Went alone, laughed out loud, and didn’t care who looked at me. New bars and cocktails? Say less. Even went on a walk in the park with my own thoughts as my date. Honestly? 10/10 recommend. There’s something so powerful about realizing you don’t need an entourage to enjoy life.

The Morning Aux: My Summer Baby

I also contributed to birthing something major, The Morning Aux! A brand new radio show that I co-host, went live in June, and let me tell you… stepping into that space was a whole other level of growth. It’s one thing to dream about something, it’s another to put it out into the world and watch people connect with it. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we got up early (like, disrespectfully early) to create something fun, fresh, and intentional for our listeners. That took discipline and your girl showed up and still showing up.

My First Feature Film Moment

And then… plot twist …..I became a feature actress in my first film this summer. Me! I had the absolute best time on set with an amazing cast and crew, and I can’t wait until it comes out so I can share all the behind-the-scenes tea with y’all. Honestly, it was one of those moments that reminded me how much life can surprise you when you say “yes” to opportunities instead of talking yourself out of them. This definitely won’t be my last time on camera prepare to see me on your screens again soon.

Pickleball, Skirts, and Sports Vibes

And then there’s the pickleball moment. First of all, I didn’t even know pickleball was such a thing. But I tried it, I liked it, and now I get why the girls and the uncles are into it. And yes, I wore a skirt in public for it. A skirt, y’all. If you know me, you know that’s not my usual lane, but I was giving myself permission to play, experiment, and let go of that little voice in my head that says, “That’s not you.”

And speaking of play …..your girl was outside at sporting events this summer. I attended professional and semi-pro baseball games, soaked in all the energy at MLB All-Star Weekend, and even hit up a pro soccer game. The crowd energy, the stadium vibes, the pure joy of being in the moment ..it reminded me that life isn’t just about your usual routines. Sometimes, you’ve got to put on the jersey (or in my case, a cute fit) and cheer from the stands.

The Social Media Detox I Should’ve Done Years Ago

Now let’s talk about the big thing. I finally, finally deleted some people off my social media who I should’ve let go years ago. It’s wild how you can outgrow people, yet still keep them around because you don’t want to “make it weird” or you’ve convinced yourself you’re being mature by ignoring the bad energy.

This summer, I stopped performing maturity and started practicing peace. I realized that keeping certain people in my orbit was like keeping spoiled milk in the fridge it wasn’t serving me, and it was starting to stink.

Knowing My Position in People’s Lives

The hardest lesson? Learning my position in people’s lives and accepting it. Whew. This one is not for the faint of heart. We all want to believe that the way we love, show up, and give is reciprocated. But sometimes, you’re just not that person for them, even if they are for you. And that’s okay.

I stopped trying to force myself into spaces where my presence was only tolerated, not celebrated. I realized that my value isn’t determined by how much people “keep me around” it’s in how I honor myself enough to walk away.

Hot Girl Summa, But Make It Grown Woman Energy

So yes, Hot Girl Summa’ 2025 had cocktails, laughs, cute outfits, and spontaneous moments. But she also had boundaries, clarity, and intentional growth. She made me look at my life and say, “Where am I still playing small? Where am I letting fear tell me no?”

If I’m honest, I think this was the first summer in a long time where I didn’t just exist, I actually lived. I tried new things, cut old ties, created something meaningful, got in front of the camera, and took myself out without waiting for someone to invite me.

And maybe that’s the real tea: Hot Girl Summa’ isn’t just about looking good, being outside, and having fun, it’s about being fully present and intentional in your own life.

So as the season winds down and we trade sandals for sweaters, I’m carrying that same energy into the fall. More solo dates. More bold moves. More deleting what needs to be deleted. Because the “comfort zone” was cute, but she’s not invited to every season.

Here’s to the girl I became this summer and the woman she’s about to turn into next.