This year I decided to reduce my online presence and eliminate social media so that I could focus on these next big goals without added pressure or comparison. 2024 was a particularly vulnerable moment for me because I intentionally put myself in a period of isolation to further hone in what’s important this season and take action towards these priorities; eliminating digital distractions. 2024 was a bigger year that I could have imagined for myself. I had some big scary…
Since moving from the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area summer of 2020, we haven’t spent too much time vacationing and enjoying some of our favorite, or new, places back on the east coast. This trip back to the DMV area was really sweet because we got to spend some quality time with baby girl’s grandparents on the east coast. Moreover, it was our first time exploring our old neighborhood with a very active toddler. After landing from Italy, we spent most of…
When I initially scheduled our trip to Italy early spring, we did some research around the prospect of hopping on the train and visiting another city. Our goal was to visit a coastal city, however, we couldn’t settle on where and how we would manage all the in between with a toddler. About one month prior to our departure we settled on Genoa where I was able to find a beautiful Airbnb in Recco with spectacular oceanside views. In retrospect,…
To celebrate a few family milestones we booked our first international trip with a toddler. The planner in me watched and read a total of 30 resources preparing for long flights with toddlers, packing minimal in Europe, and sightseeing in Bologna. Perhaps a sign of my first-time jitters of embarking such a long flight with a toddler but also first international flight since the pandemic. All in all, our flights were as smooth as flights with little ones can go…
As a new moma, I’ve had to give myself a lot of room to reevaluate my priorities, learn a whole new identity and routine as a mom, and revisit goals as many got pushed back and ignored due to 16 months of broken sleep and working full time. One goal, however, that remained steadfast was crushing any remaining debt that got put on pause while the pandemic was in full force and we saved some sinking funds for our pets,…
How is it May! Honestly this month feels like it flew before my eyes. I don’t know how to feel about how quickly each week goes by. For April, I set specific goals for myself and they’ve been difficult to manage while existing: sleep deprived, uninspired because I am sleep deprived, yet somehow I’m overstimulated and sitting with my planners and list of things to complete. The month of April, however, felt so rewarding and filled my cup as I…
About Me
Hi, I'm Marivel. This blog seeks to create an uplifting space centered around building an authentic life. With each endeavor, my hope is to intentionally create a life that aligns with my values, mission, and life's joy.
