may struggles
May So Far
It’s been a minute since I’ve shared anything here—truth is, life simply took over. This month has been one of the most chaotic and emotionally charged in a long time, and I’ve barely had the headspace to pause, let alone post.
We’re finally in the last stretch of our house construction journey, but it’s been far from smooth. While the big work is still happening, we’ve started handling the things we can do ourselves—like setting up the garden and constantly airing out the house to battle the high humidity. It’s little tasks like these that somehow fill up the entire day, leaving us drained but hopeful.
To be honest, the construction company has been testing our patience lately. Progress is slower than expected, and time is slipping through our fingers. The kitchen is scheduled to arrive mid-April, and we have to finish the floors and so many other details before then. It’s a stressful countdown, and with every tick of the clock, the pressure mounts.
And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re deep into moving preparations. Fixing up our current apartment, figuring out logistics, and finding someone to take over our lease once we’re gone—everything feels urgent all at once. It’s wild how moving always feels far away until suddenly it’s not.
On top of it all, I’m still working full time, trying to keep up with daily tasks, deadlines, and some semblance of routine. I’ve had some beautiful moments—like a lovely weekend in Hamburg with the girls and quiet mornings in the new house—but I’ve also felt overwhelmed, tired, and stretched too thin.
Some days, I forget to film or take photos. And maybe that’s okay. Maybe this season isn’t about aesthetics, but about showing up—doing the work, feeling the emotions, and living through the highs and lows with honesty.
So here’s to May: messy, exciting, exhausting, and real. A month of transformation and growth, even if it doesn’t look perfect on camera.
Waves of love, always.
Ines
