1. Hi I’m Michele and I don’t really live anywhere anymore but am from the U.S. In 2018 I left my job and put 90% of my life in a storage unit. I then went on to take my job remote, working for myself, and traveling/living in 8 countries in 2019. After a Covid break in late 2021 I went back out traveling and living solo in Italy, Scotlan…
1. Hi I’m Michele and I don’t really live anywhere anymore but am from the U.S. In 2018 I left my job and put 90% of my life in a storage unit. I then went on to take my job remote, working for myself, and traveling/living in 8 countries in 2019. After a Covid break in late 2021 I went back out traveling and living solo in Italy, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and France. Last year I gave away just about everything in that storage unit - the final dismantling of an old life.
2. Pied Á Terre Life piedaterrelife.substack.com is a place where I write about my travels sharing my great finds, new friends, delicious experiences. I also write about living this life and making it up as I go in my 50’s. Defining success for myself rather than by following societal norms. I’m very passionate about creating a community around these themes. I’m so inspired by what Mika is doing here!!
3. Tip: as soon as I get out of bed I do a 20-minute qi gong practice. I started doing this in January 2023 and it has made such a huge difference in my body and mind. I never miss a day!
Habit I’m trying to establish: at least an hour of writing that is just creative without expectation of an outcome. Just letting what comes to my imagination run without thinking of “who it’s for” or who might read it and just write.
Thanks so much for your thoughtful prompt! Sorry for the delayed response - I was actually traveling to Edinburgh (it was actually one of my worst travel days - cancelled flights, stranded, my flat has no water in the bathroom....). i'm delighted to be a part of your community!
1. Hi I’m Michele and I don’t really live anywhere anymore but am from the U.S. In 2018 I left my job and put 90% of my life in a storage unit. I then went on to take my job remote, working for myself, and traveling/living in 8 countries in 2019. After a Covid break in late 2021 I went back out traveling and living solo in Italy, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and France. Last year I gave away just about everything in that storage unit - the final dismantling of an old life.
2. Pied Á Terre Life piedaterrelife.substack.com is a place where I write about my travels sharing my great finds, new friends, delicious experiences. I also write about living this life and making it up as I go in my 50’s. Defining success for myself rather than by following societal norms. I’m very passionate about creating a community around these themes. I’m so inspired by what Mika is doing here!!
3. Tip: as soon as I get out of bed I do a 20-minute qi gong practice. I started doing this in January 2023 and it has made such a huge difference in my body and mind. I never miss a day!
Habit I’m trying to establish: at least an hour of writing that is just creative without expectation of an outcome. Just letting what comes to my imagination run without thinking of “who it’s for” or who might read it and just write.
This sounds amazing! I can't wait to go visit your substack!
I really think there should be a category for people who are sharing their travels and new experiences. Also living a life outside of societal norms!
Thank you for your kind comment and welcome! Thanks for participating!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful prompt! Sorry for the delayed response - I was actually traveling to Edinburgh (it was actually one of my worst travel days - cancelled flights, stranded, my flat has no water in the bathroom....). i'm delighted to be a part of your community!