Welcome to my second week of Writing Wednesdays, where I share one chapter of the first draft of my book, one week at a time. An imperfect share of something that is a decade in the making. ❤️
This was such a thought-provoking meditation on what it means to be at home! I wonder how living in such a state of impermanence as a child influenced the nomad you are today? As you emphasize, I think it helped you discover identity in a way that people who never move around can’t. We aren’t our zip codes, but all of these past lives and residences impacted who I am today, too. Can’t wait to read the upcoming essays!!!
Thanks Ash! 🥹 I’d love to see the alternate reality where I had the same childhood home I still visit 35 years later. Because as much as I love to explore, I do also love a cozy little nest. Even 2 years after writing the words above, I’m already noticing a stronger urge to *settle in* somewhere. I think I’ll always keep traveling, but would love a permanent home to keep coming back to when I’m done ❤️
This was such a thought-provoking meditation on what it means to be at home! I wonder how living in such a state of impermanence as a child influenced the nomad you are today? As you emphasize, I think it helped you discover identity in a way that people who never move around can’t. We aren’t our zip codes, but all of these past lives and residences impacted who I am today, too. Can’t wait to read the upcoming essays!!!
Thanks Ash! 🥹 I’d love to see the alternate reality where I had the same childhood home I still visit 35 years later. Because as much as I love to explore, I do also love a cozy little nest. Even 2 years after writing the words above, I’m already noticing a stronger urge to *settle in* somewhere. I think I’ll always keep traveling, but would love a permanent home to keep coming back to when I’m done ❤️