1k+🎈

With a month to spare!

Nov 20, 2024

1,000+ subscribers is surreal, and while I’ve been celebrating (read: eating way too much chocolate cake and literally telling everyone offline that I have a thousand subs), it still hasn’t fully sunk in that this email is going out to over 1,000 incredible humans. That’s wild.

When I posted on September 3rd that I had a goal of hitting 1k subs by the end of the year, I genuinely thought it would end with me writing a “distress post” on December 31st, begging people to please subscribe so I could hit my goal.

But here we are—a whole month (and then some!) ahead of schedule. And the best part? This happened because of you.

Your support, your shares, your engagement, your recommendations—whether you opened a letter, left a comment, shared a link, restacked, or simply stayed subscribed—it all brought us here, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

This milestone means so much more than just a number. Aside from the fact that I desperately needed a win (let’s be real), it’s proof that the message behind Own Your Weird resonates to an extent. That this space—a mix of vulnerability, acceptance, and unapologetic weirdness(we’re getting here)—is home.

So, what’s next?

Thank you for asking that fabulous question.

You are what’s next. Yes, you.

As much as I’ve enjoyed making Own Your Weird my personal journal/mind dump/fiction hub/whatever-I-can-think-of, this newsletter was created for you—A space where you could relate to the stories and feel safe enough to be a part of them.

So, I’m diving into making this community more interactive—and I can’t do that without your help. I want to hear from you:

What weird stories do you have? (Remember, “weird” is subjective—it’s all about embracing the uniqueness that’s you!) What thoughts or recommendations do you want to share? Do you want to be spotlighted? What books are you reading? Do you have a dilemma and need advice?

I’m all ears—any and everything! Let’s keep building this space together.

And that brings me to……….drumroll………

Weirdos Corner

I know, I know, I know. I’ve played around with names before, but this one? This one is here to stay. Weirdos Corner feels perfect.

So, what is Weirdos Corner?
It’s yours. Literally. Here’s what to expect (hopefully):

Reader Spotlight
Weird Story of the Week
Weird Thought/Poll of the Week
MIML – You’ll find out in time.
Weird Find of the Week – A unique book, quote, or random gem.
Weirdo Wins – Celebrating your milestones, big or small.
Community Advice – Let’s solve dilemmas together.

I know what you’re thinking—this is a lot. And yes, my last attempt at community-building practically incinerated me(I’ll share that story with you in time). But this time, I’m ready to give it everything, because there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you—so, baby steps.

Oh, and I thought about a playlist! But since I’m not the biggest music person, we could build one collectively—let me know what you think.

But here’s the deal: Weirdos Corner only works if you want it and participate. I’ll be counting on your submissions to bring this to life. Reply to this email or drop a comment. Whatever rocks your boat, let’s get weird(er).

I’m going to be saying weird a lot too, get used to it!