01/07/2024
Finding Connection in Unexpected Places
I never know exactly where the road will take me, but I do know this—wherever I go, I find people, stories, and moments that remind me why I live this way.
I stopped at a vineyard in Yakima, looking for shade on a hot day. There, under a canopy of vines, I met Sarai—16 years old, wise beyond her years, sitting in a pile of baby shower decorations, waiting for backup. She told me about her siblings, her dreams of traveling to Spain, the pride she felt when someone recognized her heritage. We talked about paths—the ones we choose, the ones we leave behind.
Before I knew it, I was no longer just a traveler passing through. I was a guest at a baby shower, surrounded by women who welcomed me without hesitation. We laughed, played games, shared food and wine, and in that moment, I was part of something bigger than myself.
This is what Mobile Minimalist is really about. Not just decluttering spaces, but making space for connection. For saying yes to unexpected moments. For sitting down with strangers and leaving as something more.
Because when you let go of what weighs you down, you make room for the things that truly matter. ✨