I don’t know where I first heard this quote but it definitely resonates with me, perhaps now more than ever. After spending over a year mostly at home, socially distanced, and missing family and friends, every step back towards normalcy feels like a celebration. Now that Scott and I are fully vaccinated our world is opening up again and it is exciting!

A few of my favorite recent celebrations:

Hugging my mom, who turned 90 during the pandemic, for the first time in over a year.

Hugging, kissing, and cuddling Charlie and Lily, our grandchildren.

Sitting on the couch and ‘chilling’ at Briana and Shawn’s home, my bonus daughter and family, for the first time since they moved in a year ago.

Lunch with dear friends, a milestone birthday dinner, a baby shower, alfresco dinner date with my hubby.

A spontaneous visit from cousins and a ‘sleep over’.

Mother’s Day lunch “inside” gathered with my family around our table decorated by my mother’s beautiful floral arrangement (all from her garden)

Hugging my bestie since 4th grade at lunch this week.

Even the ‘normal’ things like getting a haircut, pedicure, in-person shopping, and medical appointments feel much more comfortable. Yes, I definitely celebrated that long-awaited pedicure! Feeling truly grateful for this new chapter.

Up next on our itinerary? Our first flights in over a year take off next week! Yes, travel is back and we are slightly anxious yet VERY excited for a beach vacation. I’m so out of practice with packing that it will be an adventure in and of itself. Hope you will follow along on Instagram.

How about you? Are you feeling the celebration vibes too this season?

So I’m sticking with it, “Until further notice, celebrate everything” - large and small- that you have on your horizon.

By the way, our Virtual Luxury + Adventure Travel Show 2021 is Saturday, May 22. Find out more details and register for this fabulous travel event here. I promise it will fuel your wanderlust!