Lifestyle
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Delaying the Day.
Ernest Hemingway is quoted as saying: “There is no nightlife in Spain. They stay up late. That is not nightlife. That is delaying the day.” So that is what I’m currently doing, IN SPAIN. In fact, the most Spanish of… Continue reading
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The Escape Room
No, not one of those more recent phenomenons in the USA of paying to do puzzles and make it out or figure out the mystery before time. Truth be told I’m not a fan of those because my anxiety raises… Continue reading
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Travel Home, Bringing the Outside In
Wow, it’s been awhile. And all day it’s me, hi! I’m the problem it’s me! We’re in the midst of packing, and honestly that is exactly what I should be doing right now. But between a velcro 6 month baby… Continue reading
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7 Cuts to the Heart
The First Cut: The visible physical reminder of where you grew, and where you left me. From instead being a part of me, to seeing and hearing me from the outside using your perfectly formed eyes and ears. The scar… Continue reading
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Vignettes of an Interim Nursery
Patience has never truly been a virtue that I’ve ever truly held. This pregnancy (which is still ongoing at the time of posting) has taught me that time is both yet too fast, and yet, so very slow. My goal… Continue reading
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A Stroller’s Second Chance at Life
I’ve been MIA for a minute. I feel only now relatively settled enough to sit down and write, as we made it through an entire whirlwind to get back to the US, all 4.5 of us. Third trimester exhaustion is… Continue reading
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Interiors from Our Lord In the Attic, Amsterdam Pt. III
I had hopes of writing and releasing a post every Tuesday and Thursday, however that kind of took a back seat, to you know, growing organs and all. The exhaustion is real, and next week? I’m rounding out the last… Continue reading
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Six Months and Beyond
Even though pregnancy is counted in weeks, I’ve hit the 6 month mark in this journey. I will say that some days I have energy, others, not so much. I think the weather has a lot to do with it,… Continue reading
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The Smell of Celery
We had just traveled three continents in 24 hours, we were exhausted, jet lagged, and all the feelings that came with being back home was just a little overwhelming. Coupled with the fact that it was our anniversary? Blissful. We… Continue reading
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Pagne and Aphrodite
Some will argue that those two things just will not go together. I agree, but it is this rooms reality. I’ll admit, that even though I’m posting about a guest room, I’m really just procrastinating on cleaning the rest of… Continue reading
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A Stay at the Ulysses Suites
To kick off the long weekend (well, at least for those in the USA), I figured I’d write about a particularly boutique stay experience in Galena, Illinois. I honestly felt like this one deserved its own post and designation from… Continue reading
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Lomé Aesthetics
I have a habit of looking down when I walk. I would assume that some would argue that it is a terrible habit to have. While I would agree most times, sometimes I find pretty things. In Lomé, it happens… Continue reading
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Witch of the Yeast
I’m back! Before my last post, I said that I would write about what my new side hustle is, and if you’ve been following for awhile, you’ll know that the last NINE months quite frankly haven’t been the easiest for… Continue reading
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Both “Lived”and “Unlived”
Today is a magnificent day. It is also another “no bones” day. If you’re unfamiliar, or way behind on trends like I am, here is a link for reference. It’s actually quite the opposite of what I hoped it would… Continue reading
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The Rather Curious Case of the Peculiar Chair
Happy Sunday, Bon Dimanche! Like I promised in the last post, I’m beginning to reveal spaces as they finish themselves. Although, sometimes I feel like it’ll never be “done,” or that it will never be until we leave and I… Continue reading
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Lomé Bar Reveal:The Power of (mostly)Free!
My first “home” post! Major introvert here, so home is peace. It is “safe” and is a space to recharge my batteries for another day revolving around “home.” So for me, making it pleasant is of the upmost importance. It’s… Continue reading
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What Would You Do With 100lbs of Luggage Allowance?
Posting less than a month after my last? Who am I??? Core value honesty, my phone has alerted me that I’m low on storage and I need to rid myself of some of the photos on my phone, so why… Continue reading
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5 Things Found Overseas That the USA Should Really Get Behind
Welcome back! It’s been almost two months since my last post. If you’ve read Dough vs. DiploLife, then you’ll probably understand why I needed an almost 2 month break. I needed some mental health days, but so much more has… Continue reading
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Upgrading Travel Items?
I’m back, and as I sit in my living room here in mid October, I look outside and I see tons of green, cactus, hibiscus, palm trees, and yet, I am yearning for cooler weather. But jokes on me because… Continue reading
My Wandering Nest 