2️⃣9️⃣ years today! Man, it’s hard to believe I’m entering into the last year of my 20’s. I know a lot of people dread getting older (and I catch myself in that place sometimes, too), but man life just gets sweeter and sweeter. In my 20’s I’ve become a woman and discovered who I am, I married the man of my dreams and built a life and a home with him, I discovered my passion and calling and helped spearhead a movement in my city and in my career, and I have traveled the world and have fallen in love with the diversity of our tiny blue and green planet. In my 20’s I’ve experienced new depths of incredible joy, unbelievable grief, immense pain, and deep deep love.
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Today my sweet family drove to Greenville to surprise me for my birthday, and it was seriously the sweetest time with them. Age really is just a number, and I’m grateful to be celebrating another year of this thing called life and am so excited for all that is to come! ⠀
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#happybirthdaytome #julybirthday #lastyearof20s #29 #grateful #ageisjustanumber #birthday
Still reflecting on how beautiful and amazing our trip to Greece was. But the last few days that we’ve been home, I’ve been reminded of how beautiful life at home is, too. While it’s fun to travel and see and experience the beauty this planet holds, the real beauty is at home with the community and people you love. Real life may not look as stunning in the tiny little squares that show up on your Instagram feed, but real life is where the real beauty is. In the day to day, in the routine, in the mess, and in the normal. For me, a great vacation isn’t an escape from my real life- it’s a reminder of everything I have to be grateful for and a chance to reset and recharge and focus on investing in the day to day and seeing the immense beauty found in that space.
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#lifeisbeautiful #lovelife #vacation #home
Finally back home after 30 hours of traveling! Greece was amazing, and so refreshing and healing for our souls. There’s a saying in Greek, χαλαρά, that basically means to take it easy, no rush, don’t stress, and no worries. It’s easy to get caught up in the schedule, hustle and bustle of every day life, but I think the Greeks may be onto something! #χαλαρά #greece #favoritenewphrase
So sad to be leaving Tinos! This tiny island is full of so much charm, character, and culture. Every street, every turn held a surprise. Sometimes it was a breathtaking view, sometimes beautiful architecture, and other times fantastic food at a hidden tavern. Most of Tinos feels like a dream and I had to keep pinching myself. I can’t wait to share more about it when we get back home, but for now, Greece just keeps getting better and better! 🇬🇷 .
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#travelgreece #tinos #mykanos #greece
