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2023 State of the Union

2023 was a rocket ship, in the best possible way. It took off in January 2023 and then just kept on rising and rising, at incredibly fast speeds. I barely feel like I took a breath all year.

Like 2022, it was another year of incredible blessings, its stressful moments, but ultimately a ton of adventures and new experiences. A summary of the year would look like:

A big highlight: Safari in South Africa, finally ticking off one of the longest-standing life list items!

A lowlight: Health challenges for my Grandma and supporting my Grandpa through these

Biggest surprise: Getting a nephew! Born in March, and I fell in love instantly. It’s been incredible to watch him grow so fast already and I can’t wait to be the best auntie in the whole world!

Biggest change: Switching my job role again towards the end of 2023.

Favourite moment: Honestly, any time I was on my cosy sofa, snuggled up with Zola and Lu <3

Some other highlights to shout about:

  • Creating a 3 course meal for Lu for Valentine’s Day
  • Harley being born!
  • My birthday trip to the Landmark
  • Trip to Las Vegas, plus seeing Usher up close!
  • Weekend trip to Venice
  • Renovating the primary bedroom
  • Seeing Beyonce’s Renaissance tour
  • Going to watch the Formula One at Silverstone
  • Two weddings this year!
  • Seeing Hamilton on Broadway in NYC
  • Trip to Lanzarote
  • Quick trip to Malta
  • Quick trip to Iceland
  • Safari and Garden Route in South Africa

Life List items completed:

  • Go on safari in Africa
  • Visit Washington State in the US (All 50 states)
  • Go on a gondola in Venice
  • Visit South Africa (5 African countries)
  • Watch an F1 Grand Prix live
  • See Beyonce in concert
  • Watch a real live rodeo
  • Renovate a bedroom from scratch
  • Celebrate my birthday by staying at The Landmark
  • Become an auntie!

By Yael

Hi, I'm Yael - pronounced Yah-Elle! Born in Brazil, live in North London, but my heart belongs anywhere tropical! I own a tiny stationery company called Little Goat Supplies, and I spend all my spare time dreaming of prints and colours! My other loves include eating good steaks, tasting rum cocktails and finding good skincare products!

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