Loved this. Sounds like Lisbon is really working its magic. Even your words on my phone read extra smooth and relaxed. Enjoy that slow lost life, girl! ❤️
I don't mean to be nosy, but having read these back to back, you really need hear what you are saying, which is this: I feel less rushed, less labeled, more expressive and more open to change when I am in Lisbon. Congratulations, it sounds like you've hit the jackpot and found the place you need to be. I'd start looking for a lease, if I were you. It's a short flight back to visit those friends and loved ones every other month but it sounds like vôce gosta muito da Lisboa. Carpe diem, young lady. I moved from DC to Buenos Aires at 23 because after three visits, I knew I was better and more authentically me here. Still true 22 yrs on. It doesn't sound like a fling, I think it's true 💖. My folks now live near Peniche and love it, for what's worth, too. 😊
Ohh Olivia, thanks for sharing your experience - that’s incredible you had the courage at such a young age to go to Buenos Aires and it’s paid off! It could go in many directions for me, but it’s great to hear your story and I love the straight-talking advice / it’s such a gift to have that! Thank you! Still yet to explore Peniche…
You are very welcome and I only butted in because I found your writing in both instances moving and I enjoyed your introspective, yet not precious, voice as well.
I'm glad you took my comments in the spirit they were intended, sometimes it's nice to hear your thoughts bounced off a stranger (and I just happened to have some relevant experience 😉)
I wish you the best luck with the decision that is right for YOU and look forward to reading more here. (I write recent historical fiction from BA, in case you're interested, finishing up a book too) 😊
Loved this. Sounds like Lisbon is really working its magic. Even your words on my phone read extra smooth and relaxed. Enjoy that slow lost life, girl! ❤️
Thank you! I’m glad it creeping into the lines somehow…!
I don't mean to be nosy, but having read these back to back, you really need hear what you are saying, which is this: I feel less rushed, less labeled, more expressive and more open to change when I am in Lisbon. Congratulations, it sounds like you've hit the jackpot and found the place you need to be. I'd start looking for a lease, if I were you. It's a short flight back to visit those friends and loved ones every other month but it sounds like vôce gosta muito da Lisboa. Carpe diem, young lady. I moved from DC to Buenos Aires at 23 because after three visits, I knew I was better and more authentically me here. Still true 22 yrs on. It doesn't sound like a fling, I think it's true 💖. My folks now live near Peniche and love it, for what's worth, too. 😊
Ohh Olivia, thanks for sharing your experience - that’s incredible you had the courage at such a young age to go to Buenos Aires and it’s paid off! It could go in many directions for me, but it’s great to hear your story and I love the straight-talking advice / it’s such a gift to have that! Thank you! Still yet to explore Peniche…
You are very welcome and I only butted in because I found your writing in both instances moving and I enjoyed your introspective, yet not precious, voice as well.
I'm glad you took my comments in the spirit they were intended, sometimes it's nice to hear your thoughts bounced off a stranger (and I just happened to have some relevant experience 😉)
I wish you the best luck with the decision that is right for YOU and look forward to reading more here. (I write recent historical fiction from BA, in case you're interested, finishing up a book too) 😊