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I am in my own lane I will not let myself down

I am in my own place, I am my own house

I’m sitting on my living room floor on a chilly January Sunday. I just sold a coffee table I’ve never really liked, to a recent college graduate who loves it. She’s furnishing her first New York City apartment.

I’ve been wanting to sell this table for a while, so I’m thrilled that it’s finally sold. And yet, I imagined I’d still be a little sad to walk back into my apartment and see the empty space where the table used to be. I was prepared to hold space for all the emotions.

I walked back to my apartment and all I felt was relief, peace, and gratitude.

I played Living Room Floor because these lyrics are now more appropriate than ever.

Ain’t it something?

Sitting cross-legged ‘cause we haven’t got a table yet

saving up gonna get a few chairs, get a whole set

and I got my bed and my closet and a living room floor

I got a living room floor

and I got it deep down in my soul

I also felt pretty damn excited and proud of myself, so I played this song next.

Let’s throw a party! Somebody’s turning thirty

Ooh and we ain't looked this good since we don’t even know since when

Let’s throw a party! I finally made some money

Ooh, and can you dig it, baby? I finally dig myself again

As I was lounging on my living room floor, singing along, contemplating whether or not booking a flight to Europe to see The Friends in concert is realistic, I heard Sammy Rae say this at the end of Let’s Throw a Party,

Silver Spring, Maryland we love you so much. Thank you.

Guess where the girl I just sold my coffee table graduated from a few months ago?

Maryland.

How magical is that?

I just shared the story above with some friends in a group chat - and immediately wanted to share it with you too.

I’m proud to say that I turned these friends into Sammy and The Friends fans after an incredible dance party.

At the last Friends concert I went to (I’ve been to 4), Sammy Rae said that if you’ve never heard their music before - you should listen to this one first. I’ll add that you should watch the music video because it really gives you a sense of the Friends vibe.

Once you’ve listened to that song (and have fallen in love with them), I recommend going back to the beginning and listening to Jackie Onassis*, Whatever We Feel, Kick It To Me, and of course, the songs I’ve mentioned above (Living Room Floor + Let’s Throw a Party) before sinking your teeth into the new album, Something For Everbody.

*this song was the beginning of my bisexual awakening

Maybe you’ll find some new songs that will become the soundtrack for some of your life’s biggest moments too.

And yes, I do consider selling my coffee table a big life moment. Money is tight right now, and I used part of the $ from this sale to pay my therapist, who I cannot wait to tell this story.

If you’re looking for some fun new stuff for your closet, kitchen, and more (want a peloton?) Stay tuned for an upcoming essay where I’ll be talking about some more things that I’m selling + the inspiration behind my virtual garage sale of sorts.

I’ll leave you with the lyrics from Coming Home Song I quoted in the intro of my book.

Doing alright ain't a damn crime

Feeling it all for the first time

And you're just getting into your prime

Leave a light on for yourself

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