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Gated Community how Exotic | Day 339 of my 2023 Journal
Everything can be an adventure, even this. For us Europeans, a REAL gated community with a guard, actually several guards, is seriously exotic. We had to show ID and share who we were visiting, and they had to, in advance, let the guards know we were coming.
Volunteer work and a windowless Airbnb | Day 338 of my 2023 Journal
It is truly overwhelming how fast San Miguel de Allende is unfolding for us. One of the game-changing things is that there is not much ego energy. It is all real people with good balance and perspective, all interested and interesting, with a path, mission, and solid values.
The trampoline park and more new friends | Day 337 of my 2023 Journal
It was a lovely morning after the game-changing party, convincing us we had finally found the place with the right vibe and the right people to stay longer when we did not feel like traveling.
Roaring Twenties: A party to convince us we are home | Day 336 of my 2023 Journal
This was the final drop: We are now convinced San Miguel de Allende is the right place for us to have our winter breaks and find our new community and base.
So this is Christmas | Day 335 of my 2023 Journal
Walking the dogs in the morning was a true pleasure on December first. Hundreds of red flowers called Christmas roses in Danish lined the plaza in front of the cathedral, and just as many schoolchildren were getting ready to go to church.
We need art: Nourish the soul | Day 334 of my 2023 Journal
We can not live on tortillas alone. We need art. We need a lot of art. Something to choose from, something to browse through, something to contrast what we just saw. Something to underline what we donāt understand. Something to make us question what we know.
The colors, the corners, the cathedral | Day 333 of my 2023 Journal
On the second day in SMA, we just took it in. There is not much to say. We worked. We studied. We shared meals. We walked the streets. We enjoyed it a lot.
San Miguel de Allende - New places, New perspectives | Day 332 of my 2023 Journal
SMA has a very beautiful cathedral and cobblestone streets, lots of tourists and ex-pats, lots of street vendors, churches, and Christmas decorations. It feels lovely to be out there again at the adventure, exploring the world and maybe finding a new winter base.
Birthday Party for my exceptional husband | Day 331 of my 2023 Journal
My very special husband is hiding behind a humble cover, being very ambitious and downright stubborn, sticking to his rules, his values, his big dreams, his obsessions, and his love for everything beautiful, romantic, extraordinary, puzzling, or worth enjoying.
S1E5 | Challenging Societal Norms: Navigating the Transition to Unschooling
Discover how questioning norms leads to personal freedom & responsible education. We explore individual sovereignty, parenting's role in children's empowerment, and the bold transition from traditional schooling to unschooling.
Healing Christmas | Day 330 of my 2023 Journal
A journey from Christmas skepticism to embracing the festive spirit with newfound friends and traditions. I might be able to create a lovely Christmas when I have grandchildren. Maybe there is hope?
Bowling, freedom cells and miracles | Day 329 of my 2023 Journal
I love the vibrant life in QuerƩtaro. Exploring the bustling markets, enjoying a unique bowling night, and witnessing the magic of new connections from the freedom cell.
Destination Independencia | Day 328 of my 2023 Journal
Destination Independence is - I suppose - a tourist tour around the city, but I liked the sight of the bus to underline my core values. The sight of it made me happy, hence the title of this post. This is the destination: Independence. It is also the vehicle: Independence. Freedom. Freedom first.Ā
The Coca-Cola Paradox | Day 327 of my 2023 Journal
Coca Cola. It is an icon. We donāt agree, maybe with the sugar content or the policies (that I honestly know nothing about), yet I must say, I am secretly a fan. Is it OK, not to hate Coca-Cola?
Queretaro's Marketplace: A Canvas of Chaos, Freedom, and Community | Day 326 of my 2023 Journal
Exploring Queretaro's marketplace reveals insights into personal freedom and community amidst chaos. The chaos allows for freedom. The options allow for differences. There is nothing streamlined.
I ruined Christmas | Day 325 of my 2023 Journal
I have to admit it. Now that I know, I will know for the rest of my life. There is no way around it. Once you know, you know. And I know it was me. I ruined Christmas.
Breaking Free from Christmas Traditions | Day 324 of my 2023 Journal
I hate the binding structures of the traditions holding us all down and under deep waters of hot wine with cinnamon, locking our attention on the consumption of particular foods and construction of decorated rooms, and deduction of unreal needs in everyone we know (so we can wrap something for the darn day.)
Small pockets of resistance | Day 323 of my 2023 Journal
Explore the philosophy of radical unschooling from a mother's perspective, highlighting the importance of freedom and personal growth in parenting.
Exploring Queretaro: A Sunday Walk Full of Discoveries | Day 322 of my 2023 Journal
Join us on a captivating Sunday walk through Queretaro, where street scenes, culture, and language learning blend into an enriching experience.
The Trouble of Transit and the Benefits of Values | Day 321 of my 2023 Journal
Explore our journey through transit difficulties in Mexico and how sticking to personal values made it a meaningful adventure.
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Hi, I'm Cecilie Conrad
Cancer-surviving psychologist, former single-parent; co-sleeping, yogi, gluten-free, primarily plant-eating; happily married, stay-at-home, organic barefooted hippie and mother of four, living in a bus, knitting teddy bears and learning languages, counseling and enjoying sunsets.
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