I got married...(!)

Ok, so we’ve been together for a decade...

We met back in August 2013. We’d seen each other a few other times, but only briefly.

I didn’t think much of her honestly. She seemed “nice.” 

I thought she was kind of young, not very worldly, didn’t know where to place anything on a map, and always wanted things to be convenient.

When we’d talk everything seemed a little superficial. 

The first red flag was when she said “love yaaaa.” I thought: “You don’t even know me?!!!”

But as I got to know her better, I realized something…she deeply cares.

Yea she is totally imperfect, but also beautiful. She is thoughtful, ambitious, and believes in people.

Her name you ask?

Miss Liberty.

This week I got married to the U.S.A.

Ok ok ok maybe it’s not a marriage, but it certainly feels like one (I mean divorce is not a prospect!).

Yesterday I took the Oath of Allegiance.

I am officially a US American.

I never thought I’d be waving this stars and stripes flag, but it surprisingly feels good.

This is not about being patriotic or idealizing everything about this country. Trust me, that is not happening. It’s about recognizing the gifts that this country has given me and allowing myself to take it in.

I am adding another layer of n’betweeness. 

I am grateful for all the incredible people and opportunities I have gained here in the US.

I mean if it wasn’t for her, you wouldn’t be receiving these emails!

Why am I telling you this?

Because I want you to go back 10 years ago. How old were you? Where were you? What were you doing? What was hard that now no longer is?

Take a moment and acknowledge yourself and all you’ve been through.

Yes right now.

It’s important to allow this. To recognize yourself fully. To celebrate the small and big moments.

I’d love to hear what comes up.

Please share this with me. Maybe something that surprised you.

XO

Nora

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