This week I am grateful for…

251. Endings

252. New Beginnings 

253. Sitting On a Couch After a Long Day

254. Family and Friends

255. A Slice of Cake When You Need It Most

#251: Endings

This week marks a big life change: my partner and I are moving to Central Massachusetts. I spent my teens and young adult lit in Central Massachusetts and now I am moving back! Moving can be a lot of work and can be expensive, so if you can avoid it, my advice is to stay put as long as possible! Amid the packing chaos, I’ve been feeling both nostalgic and grateful. For example, today is my last day at the Local YMCA—a community that has given me so much. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I’m ready for this new chapter. Change can be intimidating, and that’s perfectly normal. There are always unknowns with big transitions. But I recently read a quote at work that resonated deeply: “Difficult paths lead to beautiful destinations.” Here’s to the journey ahead.

#252: New Beginnings

One of the most exciting things about our move? A much shorter commute. My current hour-long work each way will soon be replaced with a 15-minute drive. That’s over an hour saved every day! Long commutes have always been a source of stress for me, and I know I’m not alone. If you’re lucky enough to have a short commute, take a moment to appreciate it—you’re living the dream!

#253: Sitting on a Couch After a Long Day

Here’s a life lesson: don’t sell your couch before moving. In the name of “smart planning,” we listed our couch on Facebook Marketplace, thinking we’d have time to enjoy it before lowering the price if we had no offers. Within days, someone bought it, and now we’ve been couch-less for 2 weeks. I didn’t realize how much I relied on that simple comfort—especially after a long day—until it was gone. Pro tip: dining chairs don’t quite cut it for relaxing with your hot sip of hot beverage.

#254: Family and Friends

A huge shoutout to family and friends who showed up for us during this move. From lending hands to lifting boxes, you made the impossible manageable. Your love and support mean the world to us. I might do another shoutout next week!

#255: A Slice of Cake When You Need It Most

This week was hectic, to say the least, but my coworkers got me a slice of my favorite cake. Their thoughtfulness was a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a busy week feel a little lighter—and a lot sweeter. Here is the pic of the cake…

Here’s to endings, beginnings, and the little things that make life beautiful. What are you grateful for this week?

Weekly Spotlight

This week’s spotlight is a simple but powerful quote by Ann Voskamp

“No amount of regret changes the past. No amount of anxiety changes the future. Any amount of gratitude changes the present.” ― Ann Voskamp

What brought you joy this week? You can leave me a comment below.

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