Hello and Happy Sunday.
I am back home safe and sound after a long day at the Leipzig Book Fair and it was such a great day. The blogger conference was exactly what I needed and wanted it to be and I learned a lot. Win-Win for sure! I also met a bunch of other bloggers who talked about their work and I found out about new inspiriting ideas on changes for my website. I cannot wait to start all my projects but first I need a good night’s sleep, take care of all my treasures I collected today and put two new books next to my bedside table that need to be read soon (because awesomeness!).
I enjoyed the Leipzig Book Fair with a very good friend. We traveled to Leipzig early this morning and walked around together for some time. But I also figured out again that I am my own best friend while walking alone through the halls of book-heaven. I realized how much energy I gained even though I was tired. It is important for me to keep balance and know my limits. To simply listen to myself and to take care of what my body and mind are telling me was key today. All these impressions were a lot and it is important and helpful to recognize why I am the way I am. Today was just a great combinations of time well spent alone, in solitude and together with my friend. Alone to allow my body to rewind and unwind and together to just chat along and enjoy each others company.
It was busy at the book fair, and hundreds of people walked by as I just stood and people-watched. We are living in this world so full of stimulation so to slow down at times is key for me. Large groups of people usually make me uncomfortable – as much as a room full of strangers and quickly I do realize that my own self is my favorite company. It was fun meeting all these new interesting people, but I am more of an introvert who need time for herself to recharge. However, I am open to test limits, meet new people or experience new things.
My friend and I talked a lot today. Seriously, A LOT. But this relationship is very special to me and like a breath of fresh air. Our conversations always remain meaningful. I usually don’t open up all the time and I do think before I speak. Mostly! But friends like her are important to have because I know they would have my back and they keep their words.
I think it is important to be confident, stick to your true self in any situations but also to embrace the silence.
Have a great week.
