There isn’t an exact moment that I can remember that he switched from being my “boyfriend” to the “love of my life.” For as long as I can remember, he has always been the love of my life. I never considered that we would ever breakup, because we always treated each other like we were…… Continue reading When You Are a Family of Two
My fondest memories of travel have little to do with the history of a country or the culture that I experienced. Some of the memories I have closest to my heart have to do with finding joy and happiness in the unexpected, such as when a rainstorm suddenly arises. Onetime when I was 8 years…… Continue reading Discovering Joy in the Unexpected: The Story of a Trash Bag
I’m not sure which chapter I am on anymore, so let’s call it 879. Just as a brief recap, for those of you who need one (including myself sometimes!): 2014 – fell in love with a Colombian (Santiago) while working at the same consulting firm in Kenya 2015 – moved to Bogota, Colombia with my…… Continue reading Chapter 879: Summer 2018
I don’t have a nest. A permanent home. A place to keep flying back to. Sometimes knowing that I don’t have a nest feels freeing – nothing to tie me down somewhere. I can fly easily around the world. A suitcase full of clothes, and I am off. Other times, it’s upsetting knowing that I…… Continue reading Life Without a Nest
Imagine that your friends were plants in a garden, and you were the gardener. If you spend more time with them, then the closer you can watch them grow. If you give them more water (or time), then the more they can flourish. If you get rid of more weeds (aka bad friends), then there…… Continue reading Tending to Your Friendships, Like You Would a Garden
I texted my mom first thing this morning on Valentine’s Day to see if there was a package on its way. I thought maybe it was late. But she quickly responded that there was not one coming… I will start by recognizing that I am 100% spoiled in many ways, and for example, because my…… Continue reading I Didn’t Outgrow the Valentine’s Day Cookies
Understanding Intent 