Tag: family
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.losing memories.
15 years ago, my Grandaddy passed away, September 11th, 2010. I always confuse the date because my cousin also passed away in September, and then I always think, “No, he didn’t pass on 9/11!” My dad actually reminded me today. This took me by surprise because I didn’t realize it was that long ago. I…
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.looking forward: 2025.
2024 started a new journey for me. I got married, quit my job, traveled a lot, and moved into a new home in Germany. When 2024 began, I knew the year would be beautiful in its own way, but I didn’t expect what I got out of it: so many new experiences and people. I…
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.looking back: 2024.
What a year it’s been! If you were to tell me in 2023 what my 2024 would look like, I wouldn’t believe it. I never would have thought my life would lead me to where I am right at this moment. The year started out rough, but I married the love of my life, I’ve…
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.burnout.
I don’t know how my mother did it. For over 30 years, she commuted 1.5-2 hours to New York, worked 8 hours, and then traveled 1.5-2 hours back to our Central NJ home. My mother would do this Monday-Friday and still manage to cook dinner for the family and take me to voice lessons and…
All of Her Things 