Living Out Loud, Loved, and Unafraid

This weekend in Augusta reminded me just how blessed my life is. I spent time with my parents, shared a meal with my brother and sister-in-law, and my daughter, son-in-law, and my sweetest little best friend—my granddaughter—drove over from Atlanta to be with us. At only 22 months old, my granddaughter is the funniest person I know, and her bright little spirit fills every room with joy. I could not imagine my life without her.

Being her Honey has changed me. She sees only the woman I am now—steady, self-aware, joyful—and loving her has grounded me more deeply than I ever expected.

Over these last two years, I’ve done real inner work. The kind that doesn’t show up as a quick fix but as a quiet, powerful transformation. I’ve rebuilt my sense of worth. I’ve redefined safety. I’ve stopped seeking validation outside myself. I am no longer drawn to the familiar simply because it’s familiar. Newness feels beautiful to me now.

I want to meet someone who sees the woman I have become, not the woman I outgrew. Someone steady, emotionally safe, openhearted, and proud to live life out loud with me—not in a showy way, but in a “this is my person” way. I don’t want intensity without foundation or pursuit without consistency. I want grace, gentleness, and the kind of safety that unlocks my warmth, my laughter, my sparkle, and my depth.

And when the right man comes along, our love will be our very first chapter together. I am not waiting—but I am ready when life is ready for me.

Next week, I’ll be standing in the Vatican Museums and beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling, likely with tears in my eyes, thinking about how far I have come and how miraculous life—all life—truly is. I know I will feel awe in every corner of that sacred space, grateful for this version of myself, grateful for the journey that led me there, and grateful for all the beauty still ahead.

Until then, I will keep traveling, keep adventuring, and keep living my life with joy. Alone, but never lonely. Held up by family, inspired by the world, and guided by a heart that knows exactly what it deserves.

Honey Note 🍯

Newness isn’t something to fear—it’s something to savor. Let tomorrow surprise you, let today steady you, and let your heart stay open to whatever love chooses to find you next.

Con amore e coraggio,

Honey 🇮🇹✨