What a lovely read! I can definitely relate to stepping into the travel planner role for parents. Would love to hear more about your tip around Scotland. I visited Edinburg for the first time this June, and I’m already looking forward to come back and explore more of the areas nearby ☺️
It really is such an interesting change of dynamic, isn't it? haha
Scotland has so much to offer, so I really hope you get to come back soon. I'm definitely planning to write more about our trip, I just need to sort through the hundreds of photos I took first! 🤭
I loved how you described the feelings I have for my mom. Whenever I visit my parents, they are always on their phones, even when we are having a meal. It’s weird because they wouldn’t allow me to bring my phone to the table 15 years ago. While writing this, I felt like crying because sometimes I wish we never had to grow up and could have more time with them. Thank you for this genuine insight and for helping me realize all of this.
It's exactly that, isn't it? Somehow the roles slowly become reversed, and you don't even notice it happening until one day it's so obvious.
I completely get what you mean. I actually wasn't planning to go home again this year, but ended up booking a flight because time with our parents really is so precious <3
The part related to your trip with your mom is written in such a loving but honest way, I loved reading it.
As an only child who goes on holiday with her mom once or twice a year, it felt very familiar. I love my mom, don’t want to think about the day we won’t be able to go on trips together anymore but at the same time, she can drive me mad. Us travelling together also makes me wonder how we survived trips when I was a kid as it sometimes feels like she has no clue where she is and what’s happening 😂
I hope you will share some pictures of your trip, I’m sure they will be beautiful ☺️
I have toured North East Scotland twice. Did not manage to see Nessie either 😆 Love your book reviews. Especially Levy's book. As you know I am a big fan of hers.
We've only brushed the surface, but it was such a lovely adventure and I'm already looking forward to seeing more of Scotland. Nessie is a shy one! 😂 Who knows, maybe one day...
Deborah Levy truly never goes wrong in my books. It's funny because the concept didn't really appeal to me at first, but she's a magician. I was completely hooked and now I want my own copy.
Thank you for the shoutout, Amandine! I'm so glad you found a piece of yourself in my writing 🤍 I really enjoyed reading about your travel adventures with your mom & when traveling with my parents, I also witnessed time and again how the child-parent dynamic shifts in the opposite direction, which resonated with me a lot as well!
Of course! I really loved your piece. It actually sent me down a little rabbit hole because I've been thinking quite a bit about how I'm travelling lately, so I might end up writing more on the subject.
And yes, it's funny how that dynamic changes over time, isn't it?
Loved reading your ponderings on travelling with your Mum! I agree, our parents regress a little as they get older. iPad Dad at the dinner table last week was quite something to deal with! But, it sounds like a wonderful trip nonetheless.
What a lovely read! I can definitely relate to stepping into the travel planner role for parents. Would love to hear more about your tip around Scotland. I visited Edinburg for the first time this June, and I’m already looking forward to come back and explore more of the areas nearby ☺️
It really is such an interesting change of dynamic, isn't it? haha
Scotland has so much to offer, so I really hope you get to come back soon. I'm definitely planning to write more about our trip, I just need to sort through the hundreds of photos I took first! 🤭
I'll be looking forward to the post about the trip then, good luck with getting through all the photos 🍀😁
I loved how you described the feelings I have for my mom. Whenever I visit my parents, they are always on their phones, even when we are having a meal. It’s weird because they wouldn’t allow me to bring my phone to the table 15 years ago. While writing this, I felt like crying because sometimes I wish we never had to grow up and could have more time with them. Thank you for this genuine insight and for helping me realize all of this.
It's exactly that, isn't it? Somehow the roles slowly become reversed, and you don't even notice it happening until one day it's so obvious.
I completely get what you mean. I actually wasn't planning to go home again this year, but ended up booking a flight because time with our parents really is so precious <3
It is precious indeed! I am glad you could make time for your family 🌸
You should try reading Stein's autobiography and see how the two work together ❤
Yes! Reading Levy made me curious about her, and your reading wrap-up convinced me to place a library hold on the book!
The part related to your trip with your mom is written in such a loving but honest way, I loved reading it.
As an only child who goes on holiday with her mom once or twice a year, it felt very familiar. I love my mom, don’t want to think about the day we won’t be able to go on trips together anymore but at the same time, she can drive me mad. Us travelling together also makes me wonder how we survived trips when I was a kid as it sometimes feels like she has no clue where she is and what’s happening 😂
I hope you will share some pictures of your trip, I’m sure they will be beautiful ☺️
Hahaha, this is exactly what I mean. I love her dearly, but can she drive me mad sometimes!
And yes, I'll definitely share more from the trip. I just need to sort through all the pictures 😅
I have toured North East Scotland twice. Did not manage to see Nessie either 😆 Love your book reviews. Especially Levy's book. As you know I am a big fan of hers.
We've only brushed the surface, but it was such a lovely adventure and I'm already looking forward to seeing more of Scotland. Nessie is a shy one! 😂 Who knows, maybe one day...
Deborah Levy truly never goes wrong in my books. It's funny because the concept didn't really appeal to me at first, but she's a magician. I was completely hooked and now I want my own copy.
Thank you for the shoutout, Amandine! I'm so glad you found a piece of yourself in my writing 🤍 I really enjoyed reading about your travel adventures with your mom & when traveling with my parents, I also witnessed time and again how the child-parent dynamic shifts in the opposite direction, which resonated with me a lot as well!
Of course! I really loved your piece. It actually sent me down a little rabbit hole because I've been thinking quite a bit about how I'm travelling lately, so I might end up writing more on the subject.
And yes, it's funny how that dynamic changes over time, isn't it?
i'm so glad it sparked something in you 🥹 i'd love to read your thoughts if you end up writing about it! 🤍
Really liked reading the ebb and flows of travelling with your mother. <3
Thank you so much, Nadja ❤️
Loved reading your ponderings on travelling with your Mum! I agree, our parents regress a little as they get older. iPad Dad at the dinner table last week was quite something to deal with! But, it sounds like a wonderful trip nonetheless.
It's so weird seeing our parents acting like teenagers with technology while, on our side, we're trying to be a little more analogue!
It was definitely a wonderful trip though, and I'm so glad we did it together ❤️
Oh, what a packed read! I’m making my coffee and coming right back. ^^
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