This is a story about light — the kind that shows up softly, even when you’re not sure it will. When I was sixteen, I moved away from home for the first time. I lived in college dorms, which—contrary to every brochure ever printed—felt less like a cozy place to live and learn and moreContinue reading “A Little Light for Christmas”
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December: A Month of Mischief, Magic, and Memories
December is hands down my favorite month. It’s like a marathon of festive preparation that starts as soon as the calendar flips. In the Netherlands, tradition dictates waiting until December 6th—after Sinterklaas (who, I should clarify, has nothing to do with Christmas here) hops on his steam boat back to Spain—before putting up the ChristmasContinue reading “December: A Month of Mischief, Magic, and Memories”
To Lesbos and Back: An Epic Journey of Waffles, Castles, and Toilet Paper Lessons.
Ah, vacation time! The epic part of adulting. We had been counting down the days since we booked in January, working hard on our physical health and preparing for what promised to be a memorable escape. After many years of staycations and daydreams, I was finally off on a real vacation! Destination: Lesbos! Yes, theContinue reading “To Lesbos and Back: An Epic Journey of Waffles, Castles, and Toilet Paper Lessons. “
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