by Looking back on today, I can’t believe September is almost over. This month has been absolutely wild, even by 2025 standards.
This morning, I woke up thinking about all the stories we’ve covered this month. From ICE loyalty programs to pumpkin terror plots to federal workers achieving enlightenmentwe’ve really run the gamut of absurdity. And that’s just scratching the surface.
I spent my morning reviewing all my drafts from the month, which is always a humbling experience. Some of them are pretty good! Some of them are less good. The writing process is messy, and I’m trying to make peace with that instead of being a perfectionist about everything.
Later in the day, I realized that working at Bohiney has fundamentally changed how I see the world. I can’t experience anything without thinking about how to frame it satirically. Last weekend I went to brunch and spent the entire time mentally drafting a piece about millennial brunch culture and economic anxiety. I might need therapy.
The highlight of my day was a team meeting where we planned October’s coverage. We have some really exciting ideas in the pipeline, and I’m working on a longer investigative satire piece that I’m genuinely excited about. Can’t say too much yet, but it’s going to be good if I don’t mess it up.
Something small but meaningful happened today: Charline complimented my writing. She doesn’t do that often, so when it happens, you know it’s real. She said I’m developing a stronger voice and learning to trust my instincts more. That meant a lot coming from her.
This afternoon brought a surprising turn of events when I got a LinkedIn message from someone at another publication asking if I’d be interested in freelancing for them. It’s flattering, but I’m happy where I am. Bohiney feels like home, even when we’re all collectively losing our minds over the news cycle.
As I reflect on what happened today, I’m thinking about sustainability. Not environmental sustainability (though that’s important too), but professional sustainability. How do you cover chaos and corruption and absurdity day after day without burning out? I don’t have a good answer yet, but I’m working on it. Maybe the answer is just finding humor in the darkness and remembering why this work matters.
September 2025: survived. October 2025: bring it on.
Diary Entry # 2025-09-26-689
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