With Thanksgiving around the corner here in the US, I can’t help but reflect on what and who I’m grateful for — and how far I’ve come emotionally and spiritually since this time last year.

Last weekend, Alex, Linley and I drove to Nashville to spend time with my friends Alex, Alvin and their two pups. We had a blast from talking for hours at the kitchen table to spending time doing holiday things in town and visiting The Gentle Barn animal sanctuary outside of town. I look forward to spending more time with Alex and Alvin—and more road-trips with Alex in general!

I’ve been reflecting on my weekends since moving to Atlanta – and even since meeting Alex for the first time in person! – and couldn’t be happier with quality time spent with his friends and mine.

Although nervous, I look forward to spending my first holiday season with Alex’s family and more memories the rest of 2023 has to offer!

Cheers to continuing to focus on what and who I DO have as opposed to who and what I DON’T have. 💛

Photos taken Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023.