My first 2½ weeks in my new home in Portugal were without hot water. That’s right—cold showers for days. My nervous system was on tilt.

I bought a new laundry basket. A simple, everyday item. But to me? It felt like a win. Not only does it make the bathroom feel more complete, but I no longer have to stare at a pile of dirty clothes on the floor. Small? Sure. But it made a big difference.

After a month in the United States, I’m now back in Portugal—settling into my purple house. Arriving during the Spring Equinox feels divinely timed and perfect for planting the seeds of this next season of growth.

This past Sunday in Berkeley, California, my Boo and I attended a sweet and intimate event called Sofa Sessions, organized by SoulPlay—where community gathered to sing and cuddle on couches.

Last week, I flew over 18 hours from Lisbon to New Mexico to tend to my storage unit—deciding what to bring back to Portugal and what to sell or donate.