You'd think I'd be lost in translation in my newly adopted home of Spain where I don't speak the language. Instead, I'm diving into the depths of self-discovery, eyes wide open.
Calendar is marked for 3/4! Look forward to connecting again - in real time.
“strong and sensitive, the best combination” - yes indeed! I admire all your strengths, Amy, and I see your sensitive soul souring in your new terrain. What a gorgeous view. I love seeing the photos from all your “newborn” adventures of your new life - this new Act in Spain.
Off I go to listen to that song (what a sweet daughter you have!)
Thanks Allison for reading and dropping in here to share your thoughts and kind words of witnessing and support. I appreciate you so much! And look forward to August when I hope we will meet in person (my Rhode Island dates are approximately Aug 11-19). Hugs!
Amy, what gorgeous views—both inside and out. My heart soared reading this latest piece on your newborn life in Barcelona. I applaud your sweetness and courage—your “strong stuff.” And how fitting you picked up the keys to your new home on Valentine’s Day. I cheered at this:
“I know how to create a home where ever I am.
I know how to find myself in translation.” ✨
I’ve got March 4th on my calendar, as I so enjoyed our last conversation. Xo
Thank you Jenny, for being you, being here, and witnessing my joy as kindly and thoughtfully as you do. I will be so glad to see you on zoom March 4, and hope you are finding goodness these days--magic amid the mess of life:-)
Amy, I'm so so happy for you! You look radiant! And to have found a group of your people and the intimate lease signing, what lovely, lovely homecomings for you! Even though it's a new place, it feels very much like a coming home for you. I remember the way business was done in Central America, lots of conversation that had nothing to do with the business at hand. I was always impatient about that when I was young, but now I find it lovely. The human connection along with a transaction. xoxo
Awww, thank you Jocelyn for the kind words. It has been a lovely homecoming for a home I didn’t even know was in my future, that I didn’t even know how much I needed. With your experiences in Costa Rica, you know exactly what these cultures can be like and I am relishing the casual warmth of people here, that human connection. We can never get enough of it.
So happy for you as you settle into Spain. To be surrounded by so much art/culture/beauty/vibrancy and to have your daughter Marielle as your guide through the gateways, exquisite. ♡
I'm also reading your descriptions with a deep desire to live similarly but I don't yet see a clear path. I don't tick many of the necessary boxes and anxiety has me seeing the window closing rather than opening as we face the horrors of what's happening here in the US. I believe you extricated at just the right time.
Very much looking forward to our visit in April. Slightly upset with myself for not figuring out a longer trip. But perhaps it is all ok and as it needs to be in this moment. 🤗🩷🙏
Kristin, thank you for reading and commenting, I appreciate that so much. I wish for you all of your heart’s desires and I want to hold you close with that anxiety (and so glad I get to do that in person in April!). I see and witness all that Americans I love and care about are having to endure right now—the horrors horrify me, too. When you are here we will make every moment count. I can't wait to celebrate my birthday with you. Marielle has some fun plans up her sleeve.
Calendar is marked for 3/4! Look forward to connecting again - in real time.
“strong and sensitive, the best combination” - yes indeed! I admire all your strengths, Amy, and I see your sensitive soul souring in your new terrain. What a gorgeous view. I love seeing the photos from all your “newborn” adventures of your new life - this new Act in Spain.
Off I go to listen to that song (what a sweet daughter you have!)
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Thanks Allison for reading and dropping in here to share your thoughts and kind words of witnessing and support. I appreciate you so much! And look forward to August when I hope we will meet in person (my Rhode Island dates are approximately Aug 11-19). Hugs!
Amy, what gorgeous views—both inside and out. My heart soared reading this latest piece on your newborn life in Barcelona. I applaud your sweetness and courage—your “strong stuff.” And how fitting you picked up the keys to your new home on Valentine’s Day. I cheered at this:
“I know how to create a home where ever I am.
I know how to find myself in translation.” ✨
I’ve got March 4th on my calendar, as I so enjoyed our last conversation. Xo
Thank you Jenny, for being you, being here, and witnessing my joy as kindly and thoughtfully as you do. I will be so glad to see you on zoom March 4, and hope you are finding goodness these days--magic amid the mess of life:-)
Enjoyed this very much.
Thank you Teresa; it means so much that you dropped into the comments to say so! Wishing you well.
Insightful
Thanks, Paolo!
Amy, I'm so so happy for you! You look radiant! And to have found a group of your people and the intimate lease signing, what lovely, lovely homecomings for you! Even though it's a new place, it feels very much like a coming home for you. I remember the way business was done in Central America, lots of conversation that had nothing to do with the business at hand. I was always impatient about that when I was young, but now I find it lovely. The human connection along with a transaction. xoxo
Awww, thank you Jocelyn for the kind words. It has been a lovely homecoming for a home I didn’t even know was in my future, that I didn’t even know how much I needed. With your experiences in Costa Rica, you know exactly what these cultures can be like and I am relishing the casual warmth of people here, that human connection. We can never get enough of it.
So happy for you as you settle into Spain. To be surrounded by so much art/culture/beauty/vibrancy and to have your daughter Marielle as your guide through the gateways, exquisite. ♡
I'm also reading your descriptions with a deep desire to live similarly but I don't yet see a clear path. I don't tick many of the necessary boxes and anxiety has me seeing the window closing rather than opening as we face the horrors of what's happening here in the US. I believe you extricated at just the right time.
Very much looking forward to our visit in April. Slightly upset with myself for not figuring out a longer trip. But perhaps it is all ok and as it needs to be in this moment. 🤗🩷🙏
Kristin, thank you for reading and commenting, I appreciate that so much. I wish for you all of your heart’s desires and I want to hold you close with that anxiety (and so glad I get to do that in person in April!). I see and witness all that Americans I love and care about are having to endure right now—the horrors horrify me, too. When you are here we will make every moment count. I can't wait to celebrate my birthday with you. Marielle has some fun plans up her sleeve.
Thank you for your kind words, Amy! It's wonderful following your adventure here in Spain through Substack—and now in person. You're off and running:)
It was so great meeting you in person tody, Jennifer, and I appreciate all your guidance as I start over in Spain, too!