Today I finally feel better, and I’m back to work again. It’s such a relief after feeling unwell for a while. I’m grateful that my work allows me this kind of flexibility — I can do it from home, on my computer, without the need for anything physically demanding. Working remotely makes such a difference. … More Back to Work Today
Today marks 369 days since I started posting daily about my life as a Latvian mom. That’s a whole year—plus a few extra days for good measure. What began as a small habit quickly turned into a rhythm I didn’t want to break. Some posts were brief, some were disorganized, but all were genuine. I … More 1 Year of Daily Posts: Life as a Latvian Mom
My first day of vacation was… nice. Nothing dramatic, nothing wild — just the kind of slow, easy start I’ve been craving. I woke up at 9am (no alarm, thank you very much!), stretched out slowly. Breakfast was simple and nourishing — some fresh veggies, which somehow taste even better when there’s no rush to … More Vacation Day 1: Walk, Horseflies and Sofa Cleaning
Oh boy, waking up this morning was rough. After Nelle’s birthday celebration, I felt like I’d barely closed my eyes when the alarm rang. Normally, I’m up by 7:00, but Monday? I somehow dragged myself out of bed at 9:15—and even that felt like a miracle. My eyes refused to stay open, and all I … More The Morning After Nelle’s Birthday
Lately, I’ve been busy packing out our plates and sets—finally giving them a proper home after what feels like forever. There’s something so satisfying (and slightly overwhelming) about unwrapping each piece of porcelain and imagining the meals, celebrations, and quiet cups of tea they’ll be part of. The buffet, as lovely as it is, turned … More Finding Room for Beauty (and a Little Bit of Chaos)
I recently stumbled upon a blogger who shares her grocery shopping trips, detailing what she buys and how much it all costs. I love seeing how others navigate their food budgets and priorities—it’s so relatable and oddly inspiring! Meanwhile, yesterday we filled a cart with what felt like nothing and walked out 150 euros lighter. … More Grocery Shopping…
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