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Held, Even in the In-Between
We don’t see each other often anymore. Life is full, calendars are heavier and this season of life moves differently. But when we finally sit across from each other again, it’s easy. Natural. Like the months in between were just space, not distance. Some friendships don’t need constant presence — they simply stay.
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A Really Late New Year Post
This is how I’m opening 2026.. not with pressure, but with presence. With hope that feels earned, lessons that shaped me and a heart that is willing to try again. Whatever this year brings, I’m choosing to meet it with honesty, patience and quiet strength.
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Celebration of Cultures 🌏 Through My Daughter’s Eyes
There’s something so special about seeing your little one experience the world through school events. 🥰 During my daughter’s first United Nations Day, she represented Greece (thanks to a lucky Shopee find!) and spent the day exploring different cultures, colors and cuisines with her classmates. Watching her proudly twirl in her costume, paint a cacti…
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Pregnancy, Motherhood and The Village
They say “it takes a village to raise a child.” What I’ve learned is that sometimes, that village isn’t something you already have.. it’s something you build. Slowly. Naturally. Through the people who make you feel seen, supported and understood.
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Keeping My Sanity: Rekindling Old Friendships with Mom Friends Who’ve Been There
Motherhood can be beautiful and could also be mentally exhausting. Some days, I feel like I’m just running on caffeine and willpower. But lately, something has helped me stay a little more grounded: rekindling friendships with old classmates and friends who are now moms, too. The best part? They’ve been on my shoes! 🙌🏽 Their…
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Small Steps, Sweet Words: Trilingual Journey With My Child
When we decided to enroll our toddler last March 2025 for the last quarter of the school year, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. She was only 21 months back then and it’s overwhelming to think that I will leave her with other people. It was only about three months—just enough to let her…
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Returning to Katleya Notes
Pause, losses and new beginnings. It feels strange, sitting down to write again after so many months of obvious silence. But maybe that’s what makes this post necessary.. the pause, the grief, the chaos of life and now the attempt to pick up the words again.. ⌨️ I know, I posted a week ago but,…
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Grateful for the Ones Who Didn’t Stay
Not everyone is meant to stay forever. Some friends are seasonal — here for a chapter, not the whole book. And that’s okay. 🌼 Instead of holding on to the pain of their absence, I choose to be grateful for the moments we shared. They may no longer be in my life, but their impact…
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What Gives You Direction In Life? || daily prompt
There are moments in life that redefine us, changing our path and reshaping our sense of purpose. In my case, the shift happened when I started my own family. What once was about personal goals and aspirations has transformed into a focus on nurturing and supporting my little family—my baby, my husband, and our shared…
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Destined Fate || daily prompt
Do you believe in fate/destiny? That’s the question in the daily promy today. For me, the answer is YES. My journey to Qatar, where I met my foreign boyfriend turned husband, is a testament to the power of destiny and the unexpected twists and turns life can take…
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