Archive - Lauren Valdez Newsletter

I Moved to Mexico, Again

In August, I moved to Mexico, again.

Dec 7 •

November 2024

October 2024

June 2024

Unibrow Chronicles: Lessons in Imperfection from My Dad

My dad’s eyebrows are infamous in our family, coming together as one looking like a clip art icon of a bird flying above his eyes.

Jun 20 •

April 2024

AI and Authenticity: Navigating Online Criticism

How making an AI-generated children's book for my family offended the internet

Apr 25 •

March 2024

Overcoming the "Age of Average"

Over the last four years, I’ve been schooling myself in interior design.

Mar 22 •

January 2024

What would someone who loves themselves do?

This question helped me fulfill my intention to practice self-love and grounded me in 2023.

Jan 19 •

May 2023

Everyday Magic: Celebrating the Small Steps

I practice magic daily.

May 11, 2023 •

December 2022

Why Writing Again Matters

Rediscovering Myself After a Break

Dec 7, 2022 •

May 2022

The End of Achievement

The same week I got a positive pregnancy test, I also got a positive Covid test.

May 11, 2022 •

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