This Chapter, Gently Closed

The last couple of days have been a whirlwind. Bangkok was tied up with a beautiful bow as Dustin sat for a 17-hour tattoo in my honour—something I’m still in awe of. The strength, the intention, the depth of that gesture… truly overwhelming. Ava sat right beside him and got some ink of her own, absolutely giddy and glowing the whole time.

Travel day was long—manageable in the moment, but the jet lag aftermath has been real.

Honestly… it feels nearly impossible to sum up a trip of a lifetime.

As I sit here at home, sipping coffee, trying to wrap words around what the last month has meant, I find myself with tears in my eyes.

There were several mornings in Thailand where I’d open my eyes to birds (yes, even the roosters), the sound of a river flowing, my girls giggling, the smell of morning coffee, and the sight of my husband smiling, waiting for me to get up—and I was instantly overwhelmed with gratitude.

What an incredible gift it is to disconnect from schedules and reconnect with each other, with nature, with community, and with a shared sense of adventure.

We work very hard all year—and that month was our reward.

I couldn’t be more grateful to my husband for planning this trip for his girls, and to my girls for being the best fuckin’ travel buddies there is.

Until next time, friends.

I bid you adieu. 🤍Read more