All tagged family tradition

WHEN YOU LIVE FAR FROM HOME

It’s not really a story. It’s my life. A tale of a girl who left home. Began a life of her own in a new town far far away from her beloved California. It wasn’t a new crazy choice considering I had already lived across the Atlantic Ocean in my twenties. But it was new, and unfamiliar and wildly exciting. And little did I know, it was where my life would land and where I would build a dream.

DEAR YOUNG ONE, TAKE YOUR GRANDMA FOR A PEDI

We’re day 3 into a brand new year and with that comes reflection. And with reflection comes truth. And with truth comes wisdom. And well, right now you’re probably not in the market for a “here’s why you should hang with your grandma” speech, because you’re probably in the Turks and Caicos right now soaking up your 20’s or maybe you're just down the street plugged in at Starbucks. Or perhaps you're in Italy living your best life as a young one, that's awesome. I lived in Italy when I was your age too. But just imagine this for one second. Just one. Because your 20’s are just that. 20’s. And then something else happens. And something else. And time evades you.

5 MORE WEEKS TILL CHRISTMAS SO HAPPY STRESSING!

I know. But here's the thing. I'm Christmas-ing my way through the weekend by decorating the tree, lighting the fire and watching my twins break ornaments. And it's all the things. Joy is contagious and since my parents are here and my sister and her family are coming, I'm getting a head start on all things Christmas all the while it's Thanksgiving. Because someone once said if it makes you happy, then do it.