Right now, my life is a frenzy of checklists, deadlines, errands, and never-ending chores. Every hour is accounted for, packed tight with tasks that feel like survival, not living. My schedule is maxed out. I’m juggling school drop-offs and pick-ups, preparing for a cross-continental move, packing up our entire lives, getting documents in order, managing work, cleaning, sorting, organizing, and still trying to be present with my children. I’m waking up early and collapsing into bed late. I feel like I’m sprinting through every day.

And I hate it.

This is not the life I want. This isn’t who I am. But it’s the price I’m paying to build the life I do want.

Because soon, we’ll be in Latin America. And my rhythm will change. Everything will change.

Gone will be the endless errands, the clutter of a suburban home, the mental load of managing so many moving parts. Instead, our days will follow a rhythm rooted in intention. We’ll wake up slowly. We’ll cook breakfast together. I’ll homeschool my boys for a few hours each morning—not with pressure or rigidity, but with joy, curiosity, and connection.

Afternoons will be for exploration and play. Grocery shopping will feel like an adventure, not a chore. We’ll take walks, visit markets, swim in warm water, and eat outside. I’ll have time to create, to write, to film, to reflect. We’ll spend our evenings cooking or enjoying local food, playing together, learning Spanish, and winding down with stories and music.

There will still be structure, but it will feel different—like scaffolding, not a cage. My schedule will no longer be a battle for control but a gentle rhythm that supports the life I’ve chosen. A life I love.

Much of the day-to-day burden will be lifted: cleaning and laundry will be outsourced, freeing up hours of time and mental space. I’ll no longer feel buried in domestic tasks—I’ll be able to focus on what really matters.

The difference is stark:

Current life in the U.S.:

• 14+ hour days filled with logistics
• Constant cleaning, organizing, and errands
• Racing against the clock to meet deadlines
• Stress, depletion, and little time to rest
• Feeling stuck in a loop of survival

Future life in Latin America:

• Slow, mindful mornings
• Focused homeschooling for 2–3 hours a day
• Daily walks, meals, and cultural experiences
• Cleaning and laundry outsourced
• Space for creativity, rest, and connection
• A simpler life designed with intention

Right now, I feel like I’m in a tunnel. But the light at the end is getting brighter. I know what I’m heading toward—and it’s not just a new country or a new routine.

It’s a new rhythm.

And that rhythm is everything I’ve ever wanted.