Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • Inside the Mind of An Introvert

    I recall sitting alone on my Airbnb terrace in Marseille this past June (my view above). I had a coffee in my hand and I was thinking of you. I can love my friends and family and still enjoy being alone. I have always been concerned that my desire to…

  • Free of your own demons, constraints, and guilt Reading the words in my subtitle takes me aback. The idea that we walk around with the weight of so much negativity on our backs is truly daunting. There is only one way to tackle these challenges and that is to face…

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  • Toulouse and All of Her Charms

    Toulouse is all too often overlooked, but it’s one of France’s most historic and fascinating cities. Known to locals as La Ville Rose (The Pink City) after the distinctive…

  • Shiraz is Coming to Faro

        I am excited about the opening of Shiraz in the beautiful marina section of Faro. I’ve only lived in Faro for 18 months,…

  • If it Were My Last 24 Hours on Earth

    “No one here gets out alive.” — Jim Morrison Not to worry, not checking out anytime soon, just reminding myself how fragile life can be.…

  • Vanity at Any Age

    Before I even type the first word I realize that if I’m going to write about vanity, I’ll have to reveal thoughts I usually reserve…

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I’m Jane, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things.

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