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What if it was easy? | Day 64 of my 2023 Journal
It is important to remember to ask the question: What if it was easy? How would it look? Because easy is not impossible, very often, it is the first option.
A rainbow over Scilla | Day 63 of my 2023 Journal
Some days can be defined by a single moment. I will let this one stand with its rainbow. The day was packed, but the rainbow alone would have been enough. Reminding us everything is okay. Always.
Goodbye Sicily | Day 62 of my 2023 Journal
We arrived in Sicily in mid-December. Now we are leaving. Sitting on one of the beaches, watching my seventeen-year-old son walking along the coast, I am touched by what Sicily did to us.
Choose happiness: Always | Day 61 of my 2023 Journal
It is a question of mindset, again. Choosing to be happy even when you get a flat tire on the top of a mountain. When I am tired, it can be challenging, but I accept the challenge. It is a good one.
Sicily: We have to talk about the trash! | Day 60 of my 2023 Journal
We have had the opportunity to reflect upon the garbage problem in Sicily. On this island, we have been shocked by how garbage is everywhere. It looks very much like people are desperate rather than neglecting.
A Pride Sweater for Yuna, our Dog - Crafting with Purpose | Day 18 of my 2023 Journal
Join me in the delightful tale of knitting a unique Pride sweater for Yuna, our dog, and explore the joys and challenges of creating with purpose and love.
Hope vs. Belief: Navigating Life's Dreams and Realities | Day 17 of my 2023 Journal
Explore the intricate dance between hope and belief and how daring to dream shapes the life we create. Join the conversation on optimism and the courage to hope.
Embracing Winter: A Time for Peace, Planning, and Introspection | Day 16 of my 2023 Journal
Discover the tranquility of winter with our slow-living approach. Embrace peaceful routines, mindful planning, and the joy of anticipation for new adventures.
Harmony in Order: My Journey to Minimalism and Organized Living | Day 15 of my 2023 Journal
Embrace the harmony of organizing; my journey from a cluttered bus to a minimalist lifestyle underscores the peace found in order and letting go. Join me in finding balance and focus for the future.
Whispers of Nature: The Serene World of Alpacas | Day 14 of my 2023 Journal
Discover the serene alpaca world through my visits; their silent hums and gentle gazes offer tranquility. Thanks to Giovani for caring for these beautiful creatures.
Savoring Sicily: A Food Geek's Ode to Exceptional Produce and Simple Pleasures | Day 13 of my 2023 Journal
Dive into my culinary adventures in Sicily, where the sun-kissed produce redefines freshness and quality. From sweet, crunchy kale in Portugal to the rich, green olive oil freshly pressed by our host's neighbor, join me as I celebrate the art of simple cooking, where respecting and highlighting each ingredient's natural flavors is the true essence of gastronomy.
Exploring Scicli's Hidden Gems: A Day of History, Picnics, and Gelato in Sicily | Day 12 of my 2023 Journal
We explore the rich history of cave houses turned museums, indulge in the region's exquisite produce, and soak in the stunning views from an abandoned church.
Friends | Day 11 of my 2023 Journal
Living a nomad life is often extremely social ad sometimes kind of lonely. But we don't really care. We love to have people around, and we love to chill and do our thing.
Waiting | Day 10 of my 2023 Journal
I am not a big fan of waiting. I get restless in a split second. There are so many things I want to do. Waiting can drive me crazy. But the thing is this. Wating can be a blessing.
Loss | Day 9 of my 2023 Journal
I have the habit of taking pictures of flowers. It seems banal, but it is not. Not in my personal life. The beauty of the flowers carries my loss. I can handle it with the flowers, I can work with it with the flowers, and I never forget because of flowers.
Just go for a walk | Day 8 of my 2023 Journal
We walk a lot. We walk very often, short and long, with or without agenda. In our family, it has healing powers; it creates a space for open-ended conversations and silence. We group and regroup, and we walk through many different emotions when we go for a walk. Herein lies the healing powers.
Skills | Day 7 of my 2023 Journal
It is interesting how we always learn and always evolve. We think we know why we do a certain challenge and where it will take us. But ever so often, we learn something different and arrive somewhere surprising. Very often, we do not even realize it until years later.
Birthdays | Day 6 of my 2023 Journal
We celebrate the fact that we are all unique and needed. Each and every one of us holds a world, has a unique path, and when we pass the starting line on our birthdays, we celebrate this journey, this life, the fact that we are all stardust full of life, souls on a mission, sparkling lights in the vastness of cosmos.
The adventure of the detail | Day 5 of my 2023 Journal
We are always traveling. Rarely have a plan, only sometimes prepare. I think about a Danish poet, Dan Türell, who wrote in an essay: if you can not make an adventure out of your daily walk to the supermarket, there is no reason to go anywhere.
Slow | Day 4 of my 2023 Journal
I do slow stuff, and there is no logic to it. I knit, and I play the handpan, and I draw, and I spend hours in the kitchen. I sit down to watch the colors of the sunset or paint the flowers in the garden.
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Hi, I'm Cecilie Conrad
Cancer-surviving psychologist, former single-parent; co-sleeping, yogi, gluten-free, primarily plant-eating; happily married, stay-at-home, organic barefooted hippie and mother of four, living in a bus, knitting teddy bears and learning languages, counseling and enjoying sunsets.
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