I’m no longer waiting for the right time
I have sent this poem by Mary Anne Perrone before and wanted to send it again.It is really talking to me – especially about not waiting. The time to live and make a change and be happy IS NOW. On…
I am good at sleeping
"I am a good cook"" I am good at sleeping. I really enjoy sleeping in and having lazy morning with my book, good coffee and Pete besides me" ❤️" I am a dedicated and loving partner. I listen to Pete,…
What about me? ❤
What do I really enjoy? What gives me joy?How do I take care of myself in stressful times? Am I allowed to take time off?Or feel exhausted?Even overwhelmed? These are questions I have been pondering for the last few days.…
Feeling nostalgic
Pete and I have been cleaning up and reorganizing things here in the cabins in Orivesi. Slowly changing our log cabins into family cabins instead of a retreat location.First I felt relief and now I'm starting to feel nostalgic too.I…
Our dream is shaping up!
This journey started almost two years ago.I started to dream of a retreat center in Finland. ✨I am not sure what all contributed to that dream.For one I wanted to have more of a year-round home base and a place…
I spent the night with my head in a toilet bowl
My plan was to explore the 12 kilometers long white sandy beach of Cofete in southern Fuerteventura. ☀️That was going to be my last and exciting day on the island.Pristine beach, turquoise waters.Me on the waves.And on the beach with…
Ladies in high heels walking their little fancy dogs
Summerly Paris...Parks, beautiful old buildings, people in flowery dresses and colorful outfits, terasses full of people with their latte or white wine. Ladies in high heels walking their little fancy dogs.Eiffel Tower.Seine with boats.Some people are lazing on the riverside.Notre…
I changed my mind
I admit I have never been a rainy day person. I hear people talking about rain and enjoying feeling the raindrops. I get wet in rain. I especially don't like wet feet. And I don't like wearing wet socks. I…
Share your Appreciation Day
Chelsea here, and I want to talk to you about appreciation. When we think about giving appreciation, we typically associate it with a special occasion - such as Mother or Father’s Day, ‘Employee Appreciation Day’, a birthday, wedding, or even death. There…
Praise for the Easy-going and the Flexible
When my husband Pete asks me what I like about him, I often reply: “I like that you’re easy-going.” You might think qualities like “intelligent,” “fun,” “sexy” and/or “handsome” would be better for me to say and for him to…