Well, time has certainly passed, hasn't it? The holidays have come and gone, and after spending a month in YYZ, and then another travelling Brazil - it's time to allow life to get back to "normal".

Sometimes, I have such BIG + COMPLICATED ideas, and when they don't pan out, I get all frazzled + stressed + concerned with "what I should be doing". So this is my resolution. I'm going to start small. What works for me, works for me. We'll see how it goes. I have so much that I want to share with you (so many beautiful photos of beaches and cities and sunsets and palm trees and ALL THE FOOD) - but let's start here.

Brazil was amazing. I never wanted to leave. I let myself absorb + play + experience + enjoy + practice yoga + for once just-stop-worrying (and complaining). Now that I'm home (it's weird to call Boston home), it feels nice. My bed is soft, Rudie is by my side, and I have all the Diet Coke a girl could ever want. But there's something to be said for chopping off all your hair, and leaving all your stuff (both physically + metaphorically) behind. Well, maybe it would be better if I could bring my dog. And y'know, get my hair back.

But I don't think the exploring has to end just because I'm back in Boston. In fact, I think it's the start of my best adventure yet.

Peace, love and groovieness.

Alex

I've been on a bit of a personal adventure lately. I'm really trying to improve myself, and lead a healthy, happy + active lifestyle. Let's face it, we've got to stop living like we're students at some point.

The photo below is from a trip to Portugal with Pedro. I remember that summer. I moved home to live with my parents, and worked really hard, every day, to be able to go on that trip. I'm in a similar situation now (minus the living with my folks), but I'm excited for new adventures.

I was feeling kind of reflective today, when I saw Whitney's post on Whit B. Nimble. She's just lovely. I love reading about her adventures. Anyways, she posted a little list of questions called "Taking Stock" - and I wanted to join in on the fun. If you want to fill it out too, I'd love to see your answers.

Making : positive + healthy lifestyle changes.

Cooking : lots of curries + stir fry.

Drinking : less.

Reading: Don't Worry, It Gets Worse by Alida Nugent from The Frenemy.

Wanting: to get started on new projects.

Looking: at life with a new perspective.

Playing: with my puppy, Rudie.

Wasting: less time.

Sewing: I would like to learn!

Wishing: I could go to the beach.

Enjoying: new adventures.

Waiting: for the next train to come.

Liking: feeling good.

Wondering: what to do.

Loving: myself. My wonderful boyfriend. My family. My friends. My pup.

Hoping: to travel soon.

Marvelling: at life.

Needing: to finish some work.

Smelling: vanilla-scented moisturizer.

Wearing: rolled up jeans + a polka dot tank.

Following: through on my promises.

Noticing: everything.

Knowing: a lot/nothing at all.

Thinking: a lot.

Bookmarking: - books surprisingly!

Opening: new chapters.

Giggling: with the gigglers.

Feeling: optimistic, relaxed + focused.

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