Hi, I'm Val. I spent most of my 20s in a standstill, unable to pick which path in life I wanted to take. I wanted the nomadic life of a traveler but also wanted the husband, the condo, and the kitten. Unable to decide which life I wanted more, I did nothing. When I turned 30 I’d had enough of putting my life on hold and decided to start “choosing my figs.” So, I quit my job, bought a one-way ticket to Europe, and traveled for three years. Now I'm back in Chicago, decorating my apartment in all the teal, petting my cats, and planning my next adventure.
Val
October 9, 2012at9:19 amWhy yes, yes I did celebrate my return to the US with a pumpkin spice latte and a very un-Chicago hot dog…
Meghan
October 9, 2012at10:35 amThis made me smile. I also love the pumpkin spice latte & hot dog, that’s pretty much exactly what I would have chosen too. Welcome home!
Kate
October 9, 2012at7:18 pmLooking forward to your stateside adventures and happy Heather was able to cross something off your list. I am coming out of my blog stalking closet, if any of your life adventures bring you to wi, we have a home to host (I used to work with ms. astwood).