Leni on the road
Stories, notes and musings from here, there, somewhere, everywhere and nowhere.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how life moves in seasons: of striving, healing, becoming, or maintaining. For the first time, I’m in a season that feels steady, even joyful. Not because everything is perfect, but because I’ve learned to savor what already is. This essay is about that shift and an invitation for you to ask yourself: What season of life are you in right now?
It started with a wool cardigan that shrank and ended with a realization that maybe I didn’t need new clothes at all. A tale of headphones (where did that come from), impulse control, and a small but meaningful evolution in how I establish my limits and standards and how I spend my money and attention.
An honest look at the emotional overdraft that comes from constantly holding yourself together, and the surprising relief that arrives when you finally let safe people see the unpolished version of you.
A reflective journey through the evolution of travel, exploring how my travel approach has changed over the years: from rigid planning driven by guilt and responsibility to embracing a more relaxed, intentional style. Dives into the shifting priorities of choosing where to go, emphasizing curiosity over budget and the desire to connect with places on a deeper level.