I make an ode to myself that I intend to pick myself up when I stumble, because I will, and approach myself and those I hold close to my heart with tenderness and without judgment as we navigate the new year because I owe it to myself and those I love to show up as the best version of myself as often as I can.

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Thank you to Justine Duran from In The Grey for providing me with these reflection questions as part of our work together and for allowing me to share them here.

We have lived just west of Naples, Italy for almost three years. Our area specifically is called Campi Flegrei—or the Phlegraean Fields—and is a sprawling volcanic area rich in history, natural beauty, and geothermal waters. At our finger tips, we have ancient Roman ruins, hot springs (which means incredible thermal spas), incredible coastal views, easy access to the lesser known islands in the Gulf of Naples (Ischia and Procida), and of course, the amazing Southern Italian food. We have absolutely fallen in love with this area and exploring as much of it as we can. Below. I’m sharing some of my favorite spots and experiences. Check back often as I will keep this list up to date as we explore more places!