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Chasing Joy

I saw a quote recently that said something along the lines of “You can have all the money, fame, and things in the world that you’ve ever wanted, but if there is no joy, you have nothing”. I’ve been thinking about that quote a lot today. This morning I made blueberry muffins for Steve (hisContinue reading “Chasing Joy”

Finding My Center

Hello dear readers, How are you today? I’m great. Quite frankly, I’m impressed that I’m writing a blog again this week. Dare I say that I’m getting back in the habit of doing so? Anyway, I hope you’ve had a wonderful week since you were last here. Since my “Dream On” post, I’ve started upContinue reading “Finding My Center”

A Little Bit of Peace

In a little over a week we will be moving into our new home. Our apartment is beautiful and light and bright and sunny and I cannot wait to make it our own. These past few weeks I’ve been holding on to the fact that I’ll be nesting into a new space soon. Making thisContinue reading “A Little Bit of Peace”

Things to Celebrate

Hello dear readers! In the last week, we’ve started a new year (hello, 2025), Steve started his new job, and WE GOT AN APARTMENT. That’s right. After attending a viewing yesterday which was also Steve’s first day of work (and my Grandma’s birthday which felt like a good sign), we decided to submit an applicationContinue reading “Things to Celebrate”

Twee Amerikanen in Nederland

Four weeks after setting sail on the QM2, we are sitting in our two-month AirBnB under a heated blanket, listening to fireworks go off outside, and celebrating the fact that it is the last day of 2024. What a year. From snowboarding, to biking around Maui, to eating pan au chocolat every day in Paris,Continue reading “Twee Amerikanen in Nederland”

Our Last European Adventure (Before We Live Here)

This week, we’ve been spending our time exploring Utrecht, Netherlands. Seeing the Dom Tower, for the first time since March, without the scaffolding that was there before. Walking along the canal park, this time with the changing colors of leaves rather than the blooming of flowers. Eating at our favorite restaurants, and new ones, andContinue reading “Our Last European Adventure (Before We Live Here)”

Goedenavond from the Netherlands!

Goedenavond (good evening in Dutch) from Utrecht, Netherlands! I missed my Tuesday post, but better late than never, right? While looking back on this trip (and others we’ve taken recently), I’ve realized that not all trips have to be these big sight seeing adventures. I’ve talked to people recently that are like “Oh, what areContinue reading “Goedenavond from the Netherlands!”

Another Year Older

It’s my 26th birthday, and I’ve decided to start writing again. Will it be hard to get back into the hang of things? Yes. Am I going to do it anyway? Absolutely. Year 25 was probably one of the best and hardest years of my life. So much happened, and so much of it wasContinue reading “Another Year Older”

Life, Loss, and Sailing

Sorry for the late blog. We got into Urbanna yesterday around 4pm and I didn’t want to rush the blog post. Thanks for understanding, and thanks for being here! 🙂 This week was a tough one for my (Skye’s) friend group. Two of my best friends from college both lost their grandmothers within a fewContinue reading “Life, Loss, and Sailing”