a day in the life of a latvian mom

Hi, everyone,

Welcome to the very first post in the “From Followers to Friends” (FFtF) series! I came up with this idea just five days ago and shared it on my blog yesterday. As this series is brand new, I thought it would be best to kick things off by introducing myself. This will give you a clearer picture of what I aim to achieve with this series and help us connect more personally.

Getting to Know Me

1. What inspired you to start this blog?
   I started my blog simply to share my thoughts and moments, but over time, I realized it’s become a bit of a history book capturing our everyday life. I like it. I was not blogging for few years, but I’m back now.
2. Can you tell us a bit about yourself—where you’re from, what you do, and what you enjoy most in life?
   I’m from Latvia and work in IT as a Client Support Specialist for a Jira plugin. I enjoy the time with the family and outdoors. Recently I enjoyed my hometown.
3. What are your top hobbies or passions?
   My passions include photography, blogging, puzzling, renovation, DIY and candle making.

Personality Insights

4. What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of?
   Even though my native language is Latvian, I write my blog in English.
5. What’s your favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon?
   Currently, I’m spending my weekends renovating our home, assisting with various tasks. My ideal Sunday would start with a beautifully set breakfast table with my family, followed by a walk or book reading in my garden and a long, relaxing bath.
6. Do you prefer quiet nights in or lively social events?
   I prefer quiet nights in, although I used to be quite the social butterfly before having kids.

Fun and Creative

7. If you could instantly learn any new skill or talent, what would it be?
   I would love to master programming in any language—it’s definitely a skill I’m eager to learn.
8. What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever visited, and what made it special?
   One of my most memorable experiences was visiting our family friends’ garden in Germany. It was a permaculture garden that was both quirky and perfect for me to unwind and enjoy.
9. What’s a favorite childhood memory that still brings a smile to your face?
   One of my favorite childhood memories involves birds —you can read more about it here.

Life Lessons and Reflections

10. What’s a major turning point or pivotal moment in your life?
    A pivotal moment in my life was overcoming depression and learning to love myself, which was a major turning point for me.
11. How do you stay motivated during tough times or when facing obstacles?
    I’m not always sure if I stay motivated. Instead, I try to step back and take time to process my thoughts and emotions and to figure out the next step.
12. What’s a valuable piece of advice you’ve received that you try to live by?
    I believe that eating healthy isn’t just about following a diet; it’s a lifestyle.

I hope you liked it!

Ilze