I Picked Out My Clothes Early and Felt Like a Genius

Okay so here is my new thing I guess...

Men's Clothes

You ever do something simple, like real simple, but it makes you feel like you just unlocked the secrets of the universe? Yep, that was me last night.

I decided, on my own, to pick out my clothes for the next day the night before. Not because someone made me and not because I was rushing. I did it just because I’m learning that it actually helps. Honestly, I will say that I felt like a grown man genius. Like a young, fashionable Tony Stark.

I remember back in high school, I was NOT doing this. I was waking up last minute, half-sleep, trying to find clean clothes with one eye open, hoping for a miracle and a matching sock. That's something my mom would let me do until she came in my room and became Major Payne and made sure I got my things together right. I sure could not leave the house without my room clean or wearing clean clothes. But there was this one time she taught me a lesson, that I still rememer to this day right now. It was on a Thursday and I woke up late in 2022 and I just put on something that didn't smell suspicious. Well, to me anyway. Don’t judge me. Growth is real.

But now? I’m different. I like being 22, almost 23, which means that I probably need to grow up faster or some more, but I know what to do, and sometimes it gets on my nerves having to do everything all the time, every single day. My mom says that's life, and I say, well, that's life with no help, but I won't always have the help I have now, so I think I have to get it together more. Yep, I know I do!

Last night I laid out my outfit like a retired soldier who doesn't forget principles. It's something my grandfather Crispus talked about all the time. He was a Navy Seal. I even matched. I looked at it like, “Okay Micaiah, you really doing it out here.” I pump myself up a lot now, my mom told me that if nobody cheers for me that I have to b e good at cherring for myself. But to be honest she is always cheering for me and that's too much oise if we both are voicing our happiness! But whatever works!

And this little moment matters to me. Because I’ve been working on a lot lately, learning to manage my time better, staying consistent, and processing life stuff in my own way. I told my therapist that I see every Wednesday, that I feel like I'm getting good with change and transitions. I can be honest now and say I wasn't so good before. Every time I try something new that helps me feel more in control and calm, I feel really proud.

I used to think routines were boring. But now I see that they actually make life less stressful. And that gives me more space to do what I love, draw, cook, design, think of cool ideas, play games, and just vibe. Plus, when I get dressed in the morning and my clothes are already ready for me, I feel like the day’s already starting off right. Like I already accomplished something before breakfast. Small win = big energy. That's my new phrase for the Spring time.

So picking out your clothes the night before is something I highly recommend. 10 out of 10. Would do again.

Your future self will thank you.

Probably with snacks.

Stay fresh, stay fly

I'm Micaiah