It felt familiar to me too. I moved to london via scholarship, at age 24 with my 6 year old son. This pregnant 17 year old never thought she would have the opportunity to get an education after being thrown out of HS because of a baby coming. I left the US with $600. To live abroad and find a way, my way, our way. You just have to do it and life will figure itself out or not. It did and I feel so grateful now. It was being there and doing what I did that I found out who I am. Life is still a work in progress and each day a new unfolding even though I have less years ahead of me now than before me. I am still filled with awe and wonder and an unflinching bewilderment.
If only we could all speak to ourselves with so much love, kindness, encouragement, et al! My heart!! I may just have to crack open my old Live Journal and soothe the lost, grieving 22-year-old Katie. Especially as I face down the sheer terror of possibly buying my first house, in another state, (in this economy?!). She seems so distant, but this past self of mine, she’s a passenger who drove the bus once… she’s waiting for me to turn around, look her in the eyes, and tell her: look how far we’ve come because of you, you wise and courageous soul!
This newsletter was heartwarming as always. It made me related to my 22-year old self (who was insanely more kiddish and immature), who took rash decisions and held a dont-care attitude about what the future had in store for me. Those actions had consequences (some coming back even now), but made me learn some essential terms of life and unraveled a rather blurry idea of what I do not want to do with my life. I'm still in the process of learning, and I hope that I continue to grow as myself and be proud of my little adventures later, as you are today!
Thank you so much for the warmth that you spread and may you find happiness with each step in your life!
It felt familiar to me too. I moved to london via scholarship, at age 24 with my 6 year old son. This pregnant 17 year old never thought she would have the opportunity to get an education after being thrown out of HS because of a baby coming. I left the US with $600. To live abroad and find a way, my way, our way. You just have to do it and life will figure itself out or not. It did and I feel so grateful now. It was being there and doing what I did that I found out who I am. Life is still a work in progress and each day a new unfolding even though I have less years ahead of me now than before me. I am still filled with awe and wonder and an unflinching bewilderment.
Neverne Covington
If only we could all speak to ourselves with so much love, kindness, encouragement, et al! My heart!! I may just have to crack open my old Live Journal and soothe the lost, grieving 22-year-old Katie. Especially as I face down the sheer terror of possibly buying my first house, in another state, (in this economy?!). She seems so distant, but this past self of mine, she’s a passenger who drove the bus once… she’s waiting for me to turn around, look her in the eyes, and tell her: look how far we’ve come because of you, you wise and courageous soul!
This was the sweetest read 🥹 what a beautiful conversation to share!
Hey Mari,
This newsletter was heartwarming as always. It made me related to my 22-year old self (who was insanely more kiddish and immature), who took rash decisions and held a dont-care attitude about what the future had in store for me. Those actions had consequences (some coming back even now), but made me learn some essential terms of life and unraveled a rather blurry idea of what I do not want to do with my life. I'm still in the process of learning, and I hope that I continue to grow as myself and be proud of my little adventures later, as you are today!
Thank you so much for the warmth that you spread and may you find happiness with each step in your life!
Yours,
Parnika