Luxury, at its core, materializes when we find pleasure in what is scarce—an experience that differs greatly among individuals. It is a deeply personal concept, shaped by our unique circumstances and desires.
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As this month draws to a close, I renew my relationship with journaling and its power to capture thoughts and emotions and that in those passing thoughts, we can find small bits of wisdom - like a faithful companion, lending a listening ear, offering sage advice, when the world seems to fall short.
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Amidst the nostalgia and longing for my travels, I often overlook the simple treasures that await me when the roads fade away. I list down moments and things that I hold dear within the sanctuary of home, acknowledging that appreciation can be found in both the pursuit of a wanderlust-filled journey and the moments of stillness at home.
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Today, I'd like to play a game I'd like to call: Sunday Rewind. The rules are simple, hit play on Spotify (or any music app, really) and pick a scene from the past that was triggered by the song. Here are my top 10 blasts from the past.
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As I began to paint every day, I found that the process was much more than just creating beautiful (patterned) artwork. It was a way for me to reflect on my life and connect with my inner self.
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It was then, during this seemingly quiet day of transition, the calm before the storm, that I decided to do another revamp as if the life changes weren’t enough. And as I condense an hour of that day into five minutes, I’m left with satisfaction. All this to say, I decided to rearrange some items in my kitchen.
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One year can breeze through so fast, but also, now that I look back and as I wrestle to find the words to finish my thoughts, I’m thinking, gosh, I have an entire year to catch up! Seems like so much work, but I’m happy to finally have time and this space to safely house them.
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Going to the supermarket has become the most adventurous activity of my week in this new chapter of life. Nowadays, it has become more of a conscious act.
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I'm done with the lessons this virus needs to tell me. I get it, now can we please move on now?
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The Netherlands seem to be an elusive destination. There were many attempts to schedule a trip there, countless even. No particular number comes to mind. The desire to go there is evident. Yet, life always had a way to say no. Why is that?
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My summer intent included going to France to file some legal papers and my third (and supposedly final) year of Lithuanian scholarship. As I listened intently yet passively to the plans of the French government for the lifting of the confinement on May 11, an email was sent to my inbox by the Lithuanian summer language coordinator.
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Today, on a Sunday, I relive my old habit of sleeping in early, waking up early, getting myself a fresh cup of black coffee and reading my book in silence. For a while, the world seems “right” again.
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