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Won Ton
We were sitting on a beach in Mexico. Many margaritas deep and he explained he wanted a nickname. His eyes lit up with joy as he exclaimed, “Call me JUAN!” I was a bit perplexed; it felt a little cliche and a little racist seeing as we were in Mexico. Quickly, he added, “Juan as…
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Four Years Ago Self
If I could go back in time and tell my 2020 self what I’d be doing today, she’d say “yeah right.” And she’d shrug it off as impossible while fighting back tears. Because she’d know deep down that my my life today was her wildest dreams. My four years ago self didn’t have the courage…
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Katie, Katherine, Kat
KATIE From 0-18 I went by the name Katie. This book of my life was challenging. Existing as a “child” when I felt so wise and powerful inside of my soul meant I butted heads with any and all authority figures. My mother, sister, teachers, principals….anyone and everyone who thought they were in charge of…
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38th Birthday Reflections
During Covid, my ex husband and I and our dog went on a camping trip for my birthday. Just the three of us, a tent and our boat. On the morning of my birthday I woke up and made us an extravagant “camping” breakfast and my usual tequila cocktails in our tumbler cups that fit…
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How Does it Feel?
The right love feels patient but not boring Mutual feelings of admiring and adoring No judgement, boxes or cages around Both feet planted firmly on the ground Excitement builds but not in a scary sense Relaxed nervous system never tense Goddess treatment the royal spread Thoughts are asked for and mind is read Never fearing…
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Self Betrayal
I betrayed myself again and today I have to feel those wounds. The pain of knowing that I made my soul character squish into a box for the sake of trying to make another see me as expansive. I held my breath so as to not risk breathing too loudly. I wanted it to work…
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Wearing Her Shorts
In her shorts I remember Time can go backwards and I can reminisce About those big blue eyes and that first passionate kiss In her shorts I forget A final phone call where things she said cut like a knife Realizing she’d never actually understood me or my life In her shorts I dream Watching…
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Time Capsule
Some call it a “storage” or a holder of junk Trinkets and talismans stored in a trunk Mine holds old stories, that’s what is there Of people and treasures that I used to care A closet of things that once defined me Miles of memories of who I used to be A version of self…
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Six Weeks in The Mud
When I arrived to Bali I bravely decided to finally sign up to take a private lesson to learn how to drive a scooter. This was a huge milestone for me as I’d been living in Southeast Asia for the past year and a half and not being able to ride a scooter was a…
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Airplane Musings
It’s been several months since I’ve felt inspired to write. It’s not that I haven’t had things to say. I think I got stuck in a loop of, “nobody reads this, so why bother writing?” That’s one of the stories I think I started telling myself. But at the same time, a beautiful woman recently…
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Lost in a Dream
In early June of 2005, I was 18 years old, about to turn 19. I was just about to move out of my mother’s house and head off to college. A boy contacted me on my MySpace account to inquire about an original painting of mine that I had listed for sale on my page.…
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Ocean Shores
In a land far awayIn a room with 50 strangersTo the sound of my own breathWith geckos dancing aboveI had a vision of myselfGripping a stringConnected to a kiteFlailing in the windFull of tensionMy knuckles were purpleWithout even knowingI’ve been holding on so tightKeeping the kite in the airWondering if you’d see it flyingAnd know…
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
I ended up at a retreat in the heart of the city of Siem Reap, on a slice of property that felt like a movie set for a vegan meditation retreat set in the deep jungle of some far away land. This retreat is run by a real gem of a human, Joel. He’s lived…
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Where to begin?
As I sit here on a cushion, sitting cross legged by the sea, with a delightful breeze to help reduce the feeling of the 90 degree heat…I realize…. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve blogged. I have SOOO much to share but am not quite sure where to begin. If I were to go…
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Airplane Toilets
As I sit on my flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv, next to a beautiful Israeli lesbian couple, I smile with delight to myself at how incredible my life is. Prior to this journey I used to cringe when I had to use an airplane toilet. Now, today, this toilet I just peed in felt…
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Delhi Reflections
It’s odd. It’s cringey. It’s beautiful. It’s disgusting. It’s charming. It’s stinky. I can’t quite tell if I like it or if I I hate it, to be honest. But I think that’s the general consensus on India and from what I’ve been told, there will be moments where I love it and moments where…
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Saying Goodbye to my Fur Baby
I haven’t written in forever. I’m hoping to start writing more again. Recently, my dog died. I had him from 10 weeks old until about 12 – he went with my ex during the divorce. I learned of his passing from a friend who saw it on my ex’s social media. That was a gut…
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“What Do You Do?”
One of the most common questions asked when first meeting someone is “what do you do?” Back when I was married and running my company, this question immediately launched me into my perfectly rehearsed (but natural sounding) elevator speech about my company. I never knew who I’d be talking to or if they could potentially…
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Be the Best “Me”
I realized today, during my morning post-yoga savasana that it’s time for me to be the BEST version of me that I can be. No more self sabotaging behaviors. No more neglecting taking care of my mind, body and spirit. It’s time for me to step into my power to be the best “me” that…
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The Lighthouse
I left my last piece of you in a closet in a far away land. A gray hoodie that kept me warm many nights. I no longer need a talisman to hold close. I’ll always have the memories. You gave me so many gifts of discovery. Unlocked chambers in my soul. Helped me to see…
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What was before is not anymore.
Starting over is not as easy as sneaking an unwanted piece into the “draw” pile during a board game. There’s no dumping all the dice back into the container and going for a new shake and roll. To start over as a human, you must either die and then be reborn; Or you must be…
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What’s Beyond The Door?
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written. It’s been a while since I have felt like I had something meaningful to say. There’s been a lot going on in my life. I’ve been swimming in an abundance of everything; travel, love, laughter, dancing, music, food, silliness, exploration, snuggles, cuddles…. Literally all of the most…
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Another Layer
Layers can lay both vertically or horizontally. Perhaps even diagonally. Many “humans” become focused on (obsessed with) the horizontal layers… pushing forward… progress. I was once this way. Urgency to move forward. Achieve more. Get further. When in fact, the vertical layers of self are where the most magic exists. Like an elevator, layers can…
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Darkness
What happens in the dark that makes it unsettling? Why when we can see with our eyes are we less afraid? Can the mind not play tricks on us with eyes wide open? In the dark we must rely on our innate intuition. In the darkness we must feel. Listen. Breathe. Focus. It seems as…
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Comfort in Discomfort
Many times in my life I’ve come down to Mexico to enjoy an opulent, lavish long weekend of rest and relaxation. Usually in the past, I would stay at extremely expensive (what I would consider bougie) resorts in tourist Mecca’s like Cabo, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta or Tulum. The places I’m used to…
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Midnight Musings
Pin me down. White sheets. Curated playlist. You’re full of surprises. It’s annoying.
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Prismatic Reflections
She is a prism, but sometimes appears only clear, You have to coax her rainbows to emerge and appear. She inhales the sun’s energy and transforms it into art, Her vibrant colors cloak the body, mind and heart. She is invisible magic in a world of monotone gray, Her rainbows are ethereal; they won’t forever…
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Inside Out Kissing
It’s been a hot minute since I got deeply lost in kissing a human. The kind of lost where you’re not sure if you’re upside down or right side up. Is it January or July? Are you on Earth or floating untethered in the galaxy? And then… when I pull away for a moment, I…
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Every Day is Saturday
My favorite part of my “new” life is that every day for me is truly Saturday. I have no commitments, no responsibilities, no agenda. I’m free to roam, wander and rest as I want to. With this unparalleled freedom comes an odd sensation of time slowing down. A shift in priorities. What used to grab…
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No More Disco Balls
I’ve been pretty quiet on here. Undergoing yet another phase of growth. The universe has been throwing so many lessons at me…. And now, without the distractions of life that I used to have, I’m actually starting to pay attention to the teachings and embrace the opportunities for growth. I’m learning about myself. Getting to…
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Partnerships Prereqs
As I continue to sit in this proverbial “mud” – introspection, growth and healing mud…I find myself starting to get a handle on my list of “wishes” for a future partner. Gotta start somewhere, right? Here’s what I have so far. It’s a work in progress!!!! I’ll be adding to this as I learn more…
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Going Back is Still Forward
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the rules, there’s a time limit for how long an American is allowed to be in Europe as a “visitor” or “tourist”. Without going into the nitty gritty details, I was dangerously close to reaching my “expiration date” and had to make the journey back to the…
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What are my bad habits?
Was recently asked to tell someone what my “bad habits” are. It caught me off guard. What bad habits do I have? As a I struggled to come up with an answer (because, afterall, how bad does that make me look if I can’t come up with any?) I realized, this topic could use some…
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Message from the Universe
After almost an entire day of wallowing on my birthday yesterday, I decided to wash my hair, do my makeup and put on a dress. As I was leaving my apartment around 7:00pm I took a selfie. This is the building I’ve “lived” in this entire time I’ve been in Athens. And yesterday, on my…
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“It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To”
Does anyone else besides my mom and I know that oldies Lesley Gore song from 1963? (And my poor sister who had to listen to me sing it through tears every year on my birthday)…? Growing up, my mom always went above and beyond to decorate the kitchen for mine and my sister’s birthdays, make…
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“I have a problem with my papers.”
I made a new friend here. One of those “I’ve known you forever” soul connections. Let’s call him, John. I want to protect his identity. I have to protect his identity. He is a musician. He’s a street performer here in Athens and sings and plays the guitar. I would describe his style as “acoustic…
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Where is “Home”?”
It’s noon on a Wednesday. I lay in my freshly made bed in Athens. I have fluffy pillows. I have the most fabulous apartment with views of Acropolis hill and large windows that fill my apartment with 12 hours a day of spectacular local street musicians that rotate every hour. I was laying here, watching…
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Starting over… my new specialty!
Coming soon. New blog. New vibe. New direction. Because I’m an expert now… at starting over! Xo
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Let’s get you caught up…
My name is Katherine; I’m 36 years young (body) and hundreds of years old (soul). I used to live an opulent life with all the glitz, glam, parties, outfits, fast cars and “things” that many people dream of having. But I wasn’t happy in that life…so I literally decided to start over completely. Pressing that…
Discovering Katherine 