Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: This One Time…Recently. Not only is it like a side-bar, kick back and chill, behind the scenes space where I’ll post updates, journal entries, and goodies but this is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers where I invite you to join the conversation!
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So, recently…
I should mention I’m currently traveling cross country. I started in December of 2022. I cut more than half of my income after realizing I wanted new scenery, a change of pace, and new everyday routine. So this year, I’ve been taking time to live slower and create intention while dong things I love with people I love.
I moved into my 7th stay (third state) of this journey and let me tell you…you’d think Goodbye’s would get easier- but I’m here to promise you they never will.
The more opportunities to say goodbye, the more sentiment I hold onto. I’ll spend the drive afterwards reminiscing on the past week, the conversations had, meals consumed, and the moments we had that changed our lives forever. I’ll start dreaming up future dates and setting mental reminders for thoughts I wish I said aloud or photos I wish I would have taken. Then it hits me- the realization that today is today and it never will be again. Happy tears well up this time reminding myself to be present.
Anyways, one time recently… stationery, a celebration of life, and Truffle!
What has brought you joy recently?
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