Happy to meet you, I'm Dominique
Everyday I think to myself, How Lucky Are We?
A guide for those who are wandering
Some of it’s the places I travel, the recommendations I’d actually give a friend. Some of it’s just where my mind goes on an ordinary day. Different kind of wandering, same instinct: pay attention, and share what’s real.
Welcome to how lucky we are.
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It Takes More Muscles to Frown Than It Does to Smile
CONTINUE READING: It Takes More Muscles to Frown Than It Does to SmileGrowing up, my dad had a lot of little sayings. Some of them I still hear in my head today. One that always seemed to come up was: “It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.” Usually, it was when I was upset. And if I’m being honest, it was probably the…
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Watering Friendships: The Ones We Think Will Always Be There
CONTINUE READING: Watering Friendships: The Ones We Think Will Always Be ThereWe water the things we’re afraid of losing. We work hard to keep our careers moving forward. We exercise to take care of our health. We save money to build security. We water our plants because we know they won’t survive without consistent care. Yet somehow, we expect our closest friendships to continue growing without…
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How I Romanticize Taking Care of Myself
CONTINUE READING: How I Romanticize Taking Care of MyselfThere was a time when healthy habits felt miserable to me. Working out felt like punishment. Grocery shopping felt like a chore. Going on walks felt like something I had to do instead of something I genuinely enjoyed. I thought taking care of myself meant forcing myself into routines that felt restrictive, exhausting, and honestly……