Home, home, home… it’s the place to be these days, isn’t it?! Today, I thought I would share a few random snapshot of what life looks like at home for Sven and me. This is just a mix of images that have accumulated on my iPhone – from interior snaps, to quarantine outfit pics.
Even though I’ve been working home office for a few years already and would consider myself a homebody, spending this much time inside does feel a bit strange. I’ve been trying to make the best of it by taking on a few home projects, and simply enjoying the slow living lifestyle. But I also feel a bit sad some days. Like so many other people, lots has changed recently. Sven and I had to indefinitely postpone our wedding celebration in the US. I’m still holding onto hope that we will be able to have the party in Germany like we planned this June, but I’m not feeling very confident in that. The hardest thing is not being able to see family, or know when we will be able to see them next. But I know we’re not alone in these hardships, and somehow that makes it a bit easier to cope.
Life is slow, and feels pretty strange most days. But staying positive and looking at the plus side to all this helps. I’m thankful for our home, and Sven and I really enjoy being here. For the first time since we moved to Germany, I feel at home and calm about where we are. We spent the long Easter weekend painting a few things around the flat, and Sven even started a new project for us – polishing the brass handles for the windows and doors. I couldn’t believe how beautiful they are – it’s been hidden by decades of oxidation and paint layers. We’ve also been enjoying our little balcony, eating lots of olives with wine when we’re not drinking coffee. It’s funny how similar our flat is to the flat I described in a blogpost I wrote back in 2017 – Sven and I have been talking about our “future home” for a long time. Now it feels like we’re living there.
Hope you enjoy this mix of snaps from my iPhone from the last few days! Sending love and healthy, positive thoughts to you all.
~ Rebecca
