Monday, April 20, 2015

Ten

Ten years ago I started this blog. I quit my job. I packed my things into a massive truck, bought a plane ticket, and left Austin. It was all very planned, plotted out. I spent a month in Rio, then moved to Mozambique.

Then reconnected with Rico. Lived in Chimoio. Moved to Maputo. Got cats. Made amazing blog friends. Grew to hate development work. Got married. Started selling jewelry. Lost a cat and got more cats. Left Mozambique. Changed careers.

Moved to Point Richmond, with my mom as neighbor. Sold Casa Rosa. Went to art school. Set up a studio. Started a gallery. Witnessed Rico become a contractor and furniture designer. Attended Rico's citizenship ceremony. Spent some quality time with my dad. Made plans for Emilia to move. Got a tattoo.

It has been one hell of a decade. Beijos a todos.


2 comments:

Mandi | No Apathy Allowed said...

Crazy how much can happen in a decade, isn't it? Congratulations for committing yourself to blogging all those years and recording important moments for posterity!

Ali Ambrosio said...

Mandi - Yes, seriously so crazy to look back and read ten years ago. I imagine you know the feeling!