Travel & Journal Notes
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Slow Rebellion
Enjoy the now. August is the Sunday of summer. It’s that golden in-between—where the long days still stretch out ahead, but you can feel the shift coming. There’s a whisper of change in the air and we are reminded to slow down and savor what’s here now. Why slow down? In a culture that equates speed…
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Finding Freedom
What makes you tick? Happy 4th, y’all! As July rolls in—with its celebrations of independence, fireworks, warmth, and long sunlit days—it also brings an invitation to reflect: What does freedom mean to you—really? Sitting in my beach chair in the late afternoon sun, I found myself pondering this very question. I watched the waves roll in, took…
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Make A Splash!
Swim through the summer. Summer is here! The kids are out. The tourists are back. And there are plenty of music, markets, and art events popping up all over Hatteras Island to keep us entertained. Here I am, ready to jump right in and give it my all! Living here on the island, I try…
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The Ripple Effect
Creating a postive feedback loop. You may have heard of the ‘ripple effect’ and the idea that an event, no matter how small—like a single drop—can create a chain of influence and consequences. Actions, both positive and negative, can impact not only yourself but also others, spreading outward like ripples in water. For example, the…
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Now Exhale
Spring cleans and new perspectives. Spring cleans are in the air. Like an awakening, you can feel it all around you. Open the windows, shake off the dust, and clear out the clutter—both physically and emotionally. Birds are calling, trees are bursting with pollen (maybe not so great for those with allergies), and the buzz…
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Places I’ve Been
Over thirty countries and counting! Having visited over 30 countries (and counting), and lived in the UK, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and now the USA, travel has shaped so much of how I see the world. Along the way, I’ve explored a wide range of destinations—each one adding its own perspective and story. Through…
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Passion Projects
There’s no end to learning. Wellness isn’t all fitness and healthy eating. We also need to feed our minds and exercise our gray matter. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and form neural connections, helping the brain function and adapt. Finding creative outlets, learning new skills, reading (not doomscrolling), get crafty, doing sudoku or…
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Brighton, England, UK
Fun, frolics, and fresh sea air. Welcome to my hometown. Growing up we lived in a couple of countries, so I have a few different hometowns. Brighton is where the rest of my immediate family lives now. It’s super cool, and it’s really one of my favorite places in the world of all time. Now…
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Open Your Third AI
Keeping it real in a digital world. As we step into February, we embrace the opportunity for new beginnings and a renewed focus on well-being. Whether you’re seeking peace, balance, or a deeper connection to nature, Hatteras Island is the perfect place to recharge and reset this month. I did not write that. ChatGPT did.…
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New York City
There’s nothing you can’t do. What started off as an early Christmas ‘mommy and me’ trip and taking the Amtrak on an 8 hour journey to the Big Smoke, turned suddenly into a ‘hey let’s get the family together’ affair… right before all the holiday madness! And like the tee-shirt says, I love NY! It’s…
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Free Your Inner Child
Call upon your yester-you and step into your future. Another New Year has landed! With a big steaming bowl of black-eyed peas and collard greens, I have hopes for a bright future and a wish for peace! On the out is manifesting abundance and all the dedications to me-time. As we know, there are many…
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Bali, Indonesia
Island of the Gods. Bali always sounded so exotic to me. I blissfully made it my home for ten years when I arrived in 2009. My relationship with this magical island actually started long before, back in the early 70s. My English dad and Indonesian mum were living in South Sumatra at the time, they…