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Not all that long ago this girl never imagined she would explore the wonders of an ancient village with roots dating back to 6000BC.⠀ ⛲️⠀ But also not that long ago did this girl learn to stop waiting for permission and just started doing.⠀ 🙋‍♀️⠀ No one defines your limits and what you are willing to accept from life except you. It’s so much easier to find blame or excuses. But ultimately you get to decide what story you want to write.⠀ 🌟⠀ So start writing one even you are in awe of. It’s pretty amazing how you can redefine you.
There was that day (yesterday) when this girl 👆achieved a goal I didn’t even know I had til 8:00 am that morning.⠀ 🎉⠀ My hubby loves cycling that leads to extreme goals. I like cycling that leads to picturesque villages, enchanting lunches with stunning views, off the beaten path wineries.⠀ 🚲 ⠀ Mont Ventoux in Provence France was a bucket list item for him. And I was prepared to offer my unconditional support cheering from the top. But he was determined to do it with me despite the fact that this year I am not in shape for this level of ride.⠀ 🚴‍♀️⠀ So we found a solution...an eBike for me. Now they are still a lot of work on a climb like this but it gave me the boost I needed to conqueror this bucket list item for my hubby. Even with the eBike I was stressed and worried I would not be able to do it. ⠀ 🙏⠀ But I did it...and Philippe was awesome zipping up that mountain passing people. And I had enough breath to cheer him on...but from the seat of my bike. ⠀ 🚴‍♂️⠀ It was a good day, but today we are going back to beautiful villages and wineries 🍷
I get asked alllll the time why in the world I do cycling vacations instead of opting for more chill options. ⠀ 🚲 ⠀ Well first because a chill vacation would drive my hubby up the wall and subsequently me trying to keep him happy. ⠀ 💗⠀ Second because of moments like this. All the small roads there are to discover that I would other wise zip by. All the beautiful things that others miss in their rush to get to the most Instagram-able pic spots. Yup, I will take this moment of sheer joy in discovering what others have missed.
Of course when you are in a place where France 🇫🇷 meets Italy 🇮🇹 you find so much beauty. And good wine, and cheese, and food, and well dressed people, and beautiful languages. Yup, I might have found perfection in this little town...
“I always say ‘morning’ instead of ‘good morning’ cause if it was a good morning I would be waking up on a yacht in Saint Tropez” - Unknown⠀ 🚣‍♀️ ⠀ So I didn’t exactly wake up on a yacht in Saint Tropez but I think it still counts as a good morning cause I feel lucky I get to travel and explore these amazing destinations (like Saint Tropez).⠀ 🌎 ⠀ There is too much to see to stay at home...
I like to think of myself as a city girl. But it’s the tiny roads like these that I seem to love the most!
Let me just insert myself into this postcard...
A Vespa always makes my heart pitter-patter and my stomach flutter...⠀ 🛵 ⠀ This weekend I almost didn’t take the side trip, but went for it anyway! Fewer things will build your confidence like solo travel in a foreign country. Without others to rely on you are 💯% the decision maker, problem solver, and designer of your experience. Every trip I lean a bit more about what I am capable of.⠀ 💪 ⠀ So what are the experiences you like to keep you on your toes and continually growing as a person?
Another day, another adorable village in the Côte d’Azur.⠀ ☀️⠀ Yesterday I hopped the train for a quick ride to the small village of Villefranche-sur-Mer . While there are many upsides to solo travel one of the downsides is pictures that you are in. After all it’s great to have proof you were actually there!⠀ 📷 ⠀ I am absolutely horrible at selfies. Completely horrible. I was observing others yesterday that seemed to be doing a great job with selfie poses and camera position. I just can’t get it right!⠀ 🤷‍♀️⠀ So do any of you selfie experts (whose pics look like they came out of a magazine) have any suggestions I can try out?
Every time I see this view I feel like I am in a poster! ⠀ 🏖⠀ Lucky me: Spending the next 3 weeks exploring the Côte d’Azur and practicing my French.⠀ 🇫🇷 ⠀ Still Learning: How to rest while keeping my new business moving. I am not doing a very good job of finding the balance with the resting part. It’s so easy to talk about self-care but the reality is that it is always pushed to the back burner. Even while on vacation, my business is still my priority.⠀ 🧘‍♀️ ⠀ So what tips do you have for actually making rest/self care a reality and not just a lovely idea?
Waving 👋 good-bye to Vancouver for the next 6 weeks for some adventures! First stop: Montreal where I will spend the week #buildingmychaletempire. So many of you have been asking and I owe you guys a big update on my new venture! I will do that soon...promise! It’s a big one and I cannot wait to share! Stay tuned. Second Stop: Next Saturday I am headed off for a month in my favorite country in the world! Any guesses? Shouldn’t be too hard to guess 🤔
Y’all...starting your own business is hard work. Serious hard work. You are it. The only point person. The decision maker. The CEO, the strategist, the marketer, the researcher. The do-er of all. 💯 One minute you are creating a multi-faceted goal and execution plan supported by financial projections. The next you are madly painting a wall before the real estate photographer shows up. 📈🔨 You literally fall asleep on your feet sometimes. 😴 And it’s a beautiful and magical journey to build something that is yours. That is worth doing all the you above and more. 💗 Finding a passion is intoxicating. And I would not trade one minute of this craziness. 🍷 Except maybe for maybe more wine and sleep.
As my birthday week wraps up I have a heart that is beyond full! While I was in a new city far away from family & friends I was once again reminded how lucky 🍀 I am. All day long I was overwhelmed by sweet messages and calls from my amazing friends all over the world ⠀ 🌎⠀ My sweet hubby @pitch12345 put his best foot forward and took me out for a fabulously fun dinner in our new city (in which our server was just 😍).⠀ 💗⠀ The older I get the more thankful I am for the people and the experiences not the things. So over the next year of adventure, I hope I am able to pour back into others just a portion of what you gave me this week.⠀ 😘
“If nothing ever changed there would be no butterflies” - Unknown⠀ ⠀ We have been in Vancouver now for a week and after running like crazy people for a month we ditched the boxes, shoved them in the storage room, shut the door (out of sight out of mind!) and took the bikes out. Not only was the scenery spectacular our hearts and heads needed it!⠀ ⠀ I have had a lot of ups and downs the past month but right now feel sooo good about this change. Next blog post up soon! But if you haven’t read it yet check out the link in bio about out big cross-country move!
Today seemed like the perfect day to hunt down the best donut in my new city! Yum! Yum! Yum! 🍩 Ok guys we are here and close to being able to call Vancouver home (the movers come tomorrow!). So time to start exploring! 👀 If you have any suggestions on what we just must check out in Vancouver or try send them to me! I am stalking all the best Vancouver hidden treasures!
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