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  • Chapter 4 of 12

    Earlier this year, on the first of January, I think I was in the middle of a meltdown when I had a conversation with my friend Winny (hey, brown eyes). And one thing she kept… Read more

  • Don’t flatter me (I’m bringing her back)

    I miss the version of me who’d use phrases like, “don’t flatter me.”It hit me recently that it’s been years….maybe a decade, since I’ve said that to anyone. Somewhere along the way, it got replaced… Read more

  • Are you superstitious? Haaah! Honestly yes!  And I’m really trying not to be because I see how damaging it can be to some degree. Read more

  • What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. “So what do you do?” Especially from someone I’m just meeting and we are not in a networking situation. The kind that comes in the… Read more

  • As I am.

    We all have a past, don’t we?Rhetorical question, I know. I got my first tattoo in 2017. I can’t remember the month  which means I definitely don’t remember the exact date. Funny, because I usually… Read more

  • Chapter 3 of 12

    And so she woke up on Sunday, March 1st, 2026.The first thing on her mind was a quiet chant….”I am sorry. Please forgive me. I love you.” It wasn’t directed at anyone in particular.If anything,… Read more

  • A nostalgic detour

    I made a stop at a stretch of road I never imagined I’d return to. For a second, I was excited. Then sad. Then everything came back at once…. memory crashing straight into my chest.… Read more

  • If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? The velvet sage Read more

  • Chapter 2 of 12

    January has been so gentle with me. I am so grateful for everything that I encountered….the blessings I have received. the abundance. the ease. my heart is so full of gratitude. I am getting into… Read more

  • The years that shaped me were loud and dusty.

    This is going to be a long one so vuta stool tafadhali. I talk about Voi a lot. I’ve realized though, the frequency is dropping. Tonight, I am trying to understand why I had such… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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