This weeks Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is themed Waiting. I am waiting today. Waiting for my flight tomorrow. Bags are packed. My daughter and I are ready for a new chapter of our life ot begin. This is what we agreed to bring to this new chapter.
One carry-on bag, and one backpack each.
Travel light. Live light. Spread the light. Be the light.
– Yogi Bhajan
I’ve been so impressed by my daughter since we decided to move to Sweden. She have donated most of her toys and clothes, and did so happily. She got to take the responsibility to decide what to keep, and what to give away. She whole heartedly went for the mission. We have done similar things in the past, but not on this scale. Twice every year she gets to go through her toys and clothes to see what she actually use and donate the rest. I am so grateful for every minute spent with this beautiful, wise soul. I feel truly blessed. Now we are both getting very excited about our new chapter that is about to begin..
Everything you own must be able to fit inside one suitcase; then your mind might be free.
–Charles Bukowski
Waiting for a magical sunset at Grand Canyon (AZ,) earlier this year.
I hope your weekend is fabulous so far!
Love,
Maria
This is traveling extremely light! ❤️
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Yes!
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Wow Maria, good for you! Have you met Ann-Christine yet? Are you living in the US now???
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Thank you. I have not met Ann-Christine, I have been spending some time in the US.
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Truly amazing!! I am so impressed to pair down that much for moving. I Love all your quotes! So very inspiring! 😃❤️ Your daughter is amazing too… Good job Mom!
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Thank you Diana! It is easier when you don’t have so much stuff to begin with. It feels good to go through and not keep the things that aren’t being used in any way. Naturally we always keep some personal keepsakes, just not hundreds of them. ❤
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That is a big responsible for your daughter, and she gets to make decisions!
I agree, travel light. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photo and the story.
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Thank you Amy!
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I am stunned by the small amount you are taking! Wow, you would make Marie Kondo blush! 😉
Best wishes, dear friend. May your journey be smooth and easy. ❤
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I had to google Marie Kondo. That’s a big compliment being compared ot her. Thank you Eliza 🙂 ❤
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You could probably teach her a thing or two, lol!
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LOL
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Best wishes on this new chapter in your life!! Safe travels!
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Thank you so much Nora!
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You’re moving to Sweden??? OMG how many of your posts have I missed? I need to catch up.
GOOD LUCK WITH IT ALL !
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Thank you so much 🙏
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Wow – impressive packing and so mature of your daughter to downsize. She’s learning the value of experiences versus things. (Not that I know much about that, but I do admire people who embrace it!). You’re moving…I thought you were heading to the piece of land you visited just a little while ago? You’re going to Sweden to live?! Oh, my, I need to catch up too!!! Safe travels xxxx
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We are moving. The land in Arizona is for a later date 😊 I’m very much looking forward to sharing my culture and family with my daughter. Thank you for your kind comment. ❤️🙏
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You should, and I am sure are, very proud of your daughter. She sounds mature beyond her years. 🙂 Have a safe and enjoyable trip. We can’t even go on a week’s vacation with such a small bit of luggage. 🙂
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Thank you so much 😊🙏
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How exciting. (: Love the travel light have a fun & safe travel. Do you have a window seat. How long will it take?
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Thank you 🙏 we did have a window seat on both flights. The flights took 15.5 hours.
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Bon voyage!
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Merci ❤
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Sending well wishes! Hugs!
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Thank you so much 🙏 we arrived safely 😊
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Excellent. Best wishes for your move, too.
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Thank you so much!
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A great achievement, that packing! Well done and well done waiting! Welcome back to Sweden too!
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Tack så mycket 🙂
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Absolut!
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