06/10/2025
Feeling all the feels right now.
Weāre getting ready to pause adventure life for a bit,
and itās such a mix of emotions.
This chapter has been wild and freeing and full of memories Iāll hold forever.
Itās changed us in ways I never could have imagined.
But itās also been tiring in that deep, soul kind of way,
the kind that comes from constantly moving,
constantly planning,
constantly chasing the next beautiful moment.
The kids are ready.
Theyāre excited to see their friends and family again,
to finish the school year,
to find a bit of rhythm.
Our big girl especially is craving more stimulation and independence,
and as much as Iāve loved the closeness of this life,
part of loving her means letting her stretch beyond it.
And me?
Iām feeling it all.
I miss work.
Not the burnout, but the sense of purpose.
I miss my people.
I miss my own space and the quiet that comes with it.
But at the same time, Iām not ready for the rat race.
The rushing, the deadlines, the pressure.
I canāt see myself ever wanting a conventional life again.
I love the freedom, the simplicity, the adventure.
The way time slows when you stop rushing everywhere.
Still, Iād be lying if I said I didnāt miss the comforts.
My super king bed.
Long, hot showers.
An oven. My Thermomix.
Brunches with the gals.
Knowing where to find what I need
without coordinating every order with a post office stop.
Itās funny, because none of this bothered me at the start.
For months, I loved every messy, unpredictable part of it.
It was simple and fun and carefree.
But after a while, even the dreamiest life starts to show its edges.
I love how the kids have grown.
How confident theyāve become.
How close we all are after months of living shoulder to shoulder.
But Iām also craving time alone.
If I could have it my way,
weād live somewhere in between,
a life that holds the best of both worlds.
A rhythm where the hard parts of home
and the hard parts of travel
donāt feel quite so heavy.
Maybe thatās the dream now.
