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Life In Transition
The past 14 months or so have been a huge year of change, growth and healing for me. A year of transition and feeling in-between seasons. A year of loss, letting go, setting boundaries, starting over and working out what's next?
Perhaps you can relate? Whether it is a change of job, changes in your health, the loss of someone you love (or don't), kids leaving home or having to relocate...these things can cause you to re-evaluate your life and what and who is important to you.
It can also be a chance to find yourself, rediscover your passions, your needs and your dreams. Sometimes we get so devoted to our role at work, as a Mum or Wife and taking care of others, we lose ourselves in the process.
I discovered some huge things about myself (and others) in the past year that were like a light bulb moment and explained SO much! I might share on that in future blogs. Have you ever had one of those moments?
I say all this because I want to encourage you if you are feeling a little lost or overwhelmed that you are NOT alone. Don't give up! Remember, it is always dark before the morning. Think of the struggles as turbulence en-route to your destination.
Things may not go as you expect (that teaches us adaptability and perseverance), or maybe it's not coming together as fast as you want and you need to learn to be patient in the process? (I am guilty of that sometimes!) Often 'time' needs to pass to allow for changes in circumstances, sometimes it is to allow space for healing & growth in yourself or others.
Every season can teach us something if you take time to self-reflect and grow.
Anyway, one of my big changes is pausing my travel agent business to focus on 'Love Life & Travel'. I realized as much as I love travel, I don't want the stress of booking other people's travel anymore! I would rather share my experience and knowledge to help others plan their own trips! I will do this by creating blogs, videos and guides for 'Love Life & Travel'. I enjoy the creative process and working with brands a lot more than selling! I feel such a relief to finally make this decision.
I am excited to see the new things that 2026 will bring. I am hoping for more joy, more peace and more adventures.
What are you hoping for in 2026?
Bek
xx
24/02/26
Joy Doesn’t Have an Age Limit
I thought I would share something I saw today that I could relate to and I hope others out there can too.
The world is crazy out there…and so are our inner worlds sometimes too.
Can we please stop pretending that joy expires at a certain age?
Life is heavy. Responsibilities don’t magically get lighter just because we get older. There are bills, expectations, losses, pressure, burnout. And yet somehow, we’ve been taught that comfort has to look “grown up” to be valid.
What if it doesn’t?
If something soft, nostalgic, or a little bit “childlike” makes your nervous system exhale… that’s not immaturity.
That’s wisdom. That’s self-awareness. That’s choosing gentleness in a world that can feel anything but.
I’m 52 years old and my childhood teddy still sits on my bed. Not hidden. Not packed away in a cupboard. On my bed. I got him when I was 10. He’s travelled the world with me. He’s also absorbed many tears over the years.
I still rewatch things from my childhood because they make me feel safe. Familiar. Calm. There’s something about knowing how the story ends that feels grounding when real life feels uncertain.
And recently, I did something that felt both tender and brave. I took an old Paddington bear pillowcase out of storage, one from my childhood. I used to rub the corners of it for comfort. Back then I didn’t have language for it. Now I understand it was stimming, a way my body regulated itself. Common with ASD.
So I brought it back out.
And you know what? It still soothes me.
There is something deeply powerful about allowing yourself the comfort you once needed, without shame. About not abandoning the parts of you that learned how to cope in the only ways they knew how. (For some it’s a way to cope with past trauma…so please don’t judge).
Growing older doesn’t mean you have to grow harder.
You’re not “too old” for softness.
You’re not ridiculous for loving what you love.
You’re not regressing.
You’re regulating.
If buying the plushie, hugging the pillow, rewatching the movie, or pulling out something nostalgic makes your world feel even 1% safer… let it.
Joy doesn’t have an age limit.
Does anyone else still hold onto something from childhood that brings them comfort? 🩷 You are not alone!
Bek
xx
10/02/26
Celebrating My Birthday in Canada
There’s something undeniably special about celebrating your birthday while travelling. A sense of freedom. Perspective. Magic.
This year, my birthday arrived while I was in Montreal, Canada, on December 28 and it felt like a dream I didn’t know I’d been holding onto for years. Instead of the familiar Australian summer heat, with sweat trickling down my back, I woke to softly falling snow and streets dusted in white. Winter had wrapped the city in its quiet, cinematic beauty.
I spent most of the day wandering through Old Town Montreal (my absolute favourite part of the city, if I’m honest). Cobblestone streets, historic buildings, frosted rooftops: it felt like stepping into a European fairytale.
I enjoyed a delicious birthday lunch at Pangea Restaurant, before heading out for a playful photoshoot around the city… complete with MASSIVE birthday balloons that turned plenty of heads and sparked more than a few smiles.
But beyond the snow and celebration, the day gave me space to reflect.
Looking back on the past year, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride.
I had started and grown my own travel business, completed a Certificate in Digital Marketing (just for fun), and continued my Travel Coach training to complement my travel consulting work.
One of my proudest moments? Travelling solo to Washington D.C. in September to see my favorite band perform, while also filming content for a tourism board and a hotel. All of this while navigating significant personal challenges and ongoing health hurdles.
So yes… GO ME.
This birthday wasn’t just a celebration of another year older. It was a celebration of resilience, courage, growth, and proof that I can do hard things: even when life feels heavy.
Bring on 2026.
I’m ready ✨
02/01/26