Coming back from a trip abroad and passing the time by finishing up Collection 13. So, happy Saturday - hope all is well! Another solid week and hopefully off to be sleeping all of Sunday.
Three Things that Made the World Beautiful Last Week
Celebrating L&M’s marriage and doing so with some of our favorite people!
A perfect Madison weekend and time with family.
First work trip and first time in Europe “solo.”
Conversation: Table for One
I had a couple of table for one dining moments abroad. By this, I mean going out to a restaurant not fast casual (that’s too American of me) alone. I think it was the first time (that I remember) being with my own company in this way, and here’s how it went.
It was weird. Didn’t love. But I’m glad it happened! I didn’t want to be on my phone the whole time and also didn’t have great service in the restaurants. So, I added a few things to my notes app (like wines to look up later) and sat with my thoughts. There wasn’t a bar at any of the restaurants I randomly found, so I was also at tables with spare seats. It was kind of tough but helped me grow in my confidence. I don’t really have tricky/picky traveler friends and love traveling with Tyler, but it was kind of nice to just do something on my own timeline. All that to say, I’m ready to be home and with my people! And the OG home again soon, too!
In summary, it could be a good thing for everyone to experience the table for one once, but food and dining are socially rooted for a reason. Can’t wait to hug my people and share some good food and drinks with everything planned ahead!
Other random thoughts:
Chunky necklaces are back (the bead trend made way for its cousin, the statement necklace) - same idea but different styles compared to the 2010s
Still seeing red ;) I promise I’ll stop talking about it someday
I need hair conditioner stat after hotels in AMS
I’ll miss the wine quality and prices of Europe - very Euro summer coded
Creative Corner
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Notes:
metered | comfortable | home | elevated
A Prayer to Share
Heavenly Father - may you guide us in our lives so that we will be surrounded by fruitful community AND also remember that being alone is full of your graces because you are in every moment.
Amen!!
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xo - Cam