What a month I’ve had! Huge!
I wanted to document some Glimmers of Gratitude from this month…
Daughter turned 16 @ Live. Laugh. Lolla(palooza).
Closed a chapter when our home sold!
Said goodbye to the 9-5 corporate world….
Celebrated Rakshabandhan with family (and got a fab fab gift from my sister 😘)
Celebrated Nephew birthdays and made so many precious memories!
Experienced magical sunsets from our new backyard 🌄
Signed up for Hyrox Chicago 2027 with my besties 👯 💪
Kids began a new school year - my second one as an only parent 🥹
Visited a bath house for the first time 🧘🏽♀️
Continued my weekly farmers market tradition 🌱
And somewhere along the way, I’ve started writing/blogging again ✍️❤️
2 comments:
Very good & nice. Best is that you have come back to blogging :)
What a ride - Glimmers of Pure Magic, Gratitude, and New Beginnings
August was a breathtaking, monumental month. You didn't just turn a page; you opened a whole new book. Looking at everything you’ve held, honored, and celebrated, it’s clear that your heart is wide open to the beauty of this next chapter. My dear friend, do know I miss you dearly, including our long intellectual conversations and impromptu in-person check-ins.
Now, for the things I missed and want to share my thoughts around:
* Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, Dottie, from your Mausi! Much love to you - Sixteen years of raising such a vibrant, beautiful soul—and yes, she might be towering over you now, but she will always be looking up to the strength, love, and grace you model every day. Celebrating her at Lollapalooza is such an iconic, unforgettable memory!
Honoring the Endings- Closing a chapter on a beloved home and stepping away from the 9-5 corporate world takes immense courage. Ending a era is never easy, but look at the vast, clear space you have created for yourself and your family to breathe, create, and just *be*.
* Celebrating the Warmth of Family- From Rakshabandhan sweetness and fabulous sisterly love to nephew birthdays and magical sunsets in your new backyard, you are surrounded by so much warmth. Those golden hours in your new space are gentle reminders that home is wherever your heart feels at peace.
* Choosing Strength & Joy- So inspiring: Signing up for Hyrox Chicago 2027 with your besties, stepping into a bath house for self-care, keeping up your weekly farmers market tradition—you are actively choosing yourself, your health, and your joy.
* Parenting with Infinite Heart- Navigating the start of a new school year as an only parent is no small feat. The strength, presence, and love you pour into your kids every single day is profound, and they are so lucky to have you in their corner.
* Finding Your Voice Again- Your words meant a lot to me during our discussions and so did your profound wisdom. Your words had a way of healing me, and continuing to read your thoughts is a gift. Keep writing, keep blogging, and keep capturing these beautiful glimmers.
August may have slipped away into a moment in time, but the memories, the strength, and the love you built this month are yours forever. Here’s to this stunning new chapter—you are stepping into it with so much light! Much love your way! - Pallavi
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