I didn’t go anywhere, except Boston, briefly, to see my parents and get sick there, lol.

Didn’t go anywhere, but didn’t need to, because home was everything. And I don’t mean this metaphor literally (hehe). Friends, I love Washington. So, so much. But it’s more than that. I am loving the home that I have become to my own self.

It’s been a summer of breezes and walks, taking care of my body, savoring time with my basically-grown baby daughter, a summer of expanding my mind and my spirit (yes, more expansion!) A summer of bonding with my doggie, learning to love math, deepening the romance with my life’s best friend and partner. Before the summer started, I wondered if I was going to go at my all-important tasks super hard and fast, marine bootcamp-style, or pace myself and leave room for relaxation? Somehow, I ended up doing both. This has been a summer of somehow living in the present AND steadfast pursuit, a summer of both profound rest and powerful productivity.

If you know me even a little bit, you know — of course, it’s been a summer of writing! I am now officially more than halfway through my new book, and I am having fun! So much fun, actually.

Work starts next week. Hello, commute. Hello, early mornings. I am excited, still. I love every turn of the road, every season, for real. I’ve got this.

My writing pace might slow down a bit. But I’ll keep showing up, because that’s all I ever can do, and that’s all that matters.

Let’s see how far I’ll get in the next month. I’ll let you know! 😉

With love, peace and gratitude for you all,

Katia