We all have heard that first impressions are everything. That always made me so anxious. I mean who can be perfect the first time around? The idea of it is so, illogical to me. That is not to say I do not understand that we should strive to do our best, and always show up.…
Is it worth it…
The past year has held so many uncertainties. There have been many times Rob and I ask this question. We reevaluated our lives and the things we were spending our time and money on. As I am sure a lot of people did. We had a lot of good but also stressful changes this year.…
What’s so nice about Nice…
This year has brought so much uncertainty and stress. We have all been in lock down, lost loved ones, home schooled our kids with no idea what we are actually doing. We have also reconnected with people via zoom for happy hours, weddings, baby showers, and friends that we may only text with occasionally. At…
Should we stay or should we go…
When we decided to go on a year-long adventure living in the Netherlands and exploring Europe, I never thought two years later we would still be here. Moreover I didn't think we would be truly thinking about staying for as long as we possibly could. There has been so much that has happened in the…
Life in a time of Corona…
While we can't travel and be out of our houses socializing, this post will be something different. I am not one who likes to sit at home. I am usually the first person to set up social activities which drives my introvert husband a bit crazy. So when I came home and said, we aren't…
Beauty in the Breakdown…
I was so ready for the end of 2019. I was ready for a new beginning. Feeling a bit broken down, I was ready to move on. There is something to be said about rebuilding. It can be hard when relationships break down, be it a friend, romantic, or professional. Maybe there can be beauty…
Time or Distance…
I met my friend Lauren in cosmetology school years ago, We quickly bonded over our love of House and Techno music, specifically Deep Dish. As I said, it was years ago! We were even roommates for a year after school. So when she messaged me and said she wanted to come to visit, I was…
Happy Accidents…
Sometimes life can be slow, but sometimes it can be too fast. The entire world can flip on a dime, rushing to and fro to make everything work. When this happens, the best thing you can do is escape somewhere and recharge. While we were experiencing a moment in life that was hectic and stressful,…
The Greener Grass…
There is a saying we have all heard and probably even believed at some point in our lives. "The grass is always greener on the other side." Is it though? Have you ever been on the other side? What makes the grass so green over there? These are questions I have been thinking about lately.…
A year in a life…
I am reminded of a song from one of my favorite plays: Rent. In the song Season's of Love, a question is asked, "How do you measure a year in a life?" I mean, let's consider that. One year, 52 weeks, 365 days. It seems like a lot, doesn't it? So much can happen in…
3 Traveling Landers 