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Mateus- I love the emphasis in this piece. Especially when you said: "I'm happy. Love always happens, as it should. I had to adapt to be a nomad; I see no problem adapting again to be a semi-nomadic traveler. It will require effort from both sides, but the result can be gratifying and the best days of our lives." Such a great observation on the nomadic life. Oddly, growing up I've only ever heard of nomads in history books. But the reality is that much of humanity has been nomadic for longer than we can imagine. I appreciate your openness in this story. Hope you're well this week? Cheers, -Thalia

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Hi, Thalia. What a time for this comment. I've just returned from my first trip alone after all this changes. It was great, five days of solitude, socialization and reflections. Nomadic or not, I will always be a traveler. And I agree with you: we are intrinsically nomadic. Thank you for reading.

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Welcome back? Hope it was a meaningful solo trip? 🙌🏼

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Oooh, sweet! The photo. Well, as a former flower child i lived many lives (and loves) before 30. But, what I think is Good about that, and the moving around thing, is that by 30 or early 30s-- you know what you want. You may not be as flexible as the nubile young lovers we were, But, we know more what we want, and if the partner we are looking at has also tasted life, so much the better. It means we've both gone through kissing some princes, or princesses, and are better aware of what we want for the future. We know if we want to have a home in one place, have a family etc. I actually think it's the best of all world, Mateus. We're aware of who we are and not unformed being, not Sure of what will make us happy. Suerte y prospero, amigo! Btw, I've been w/ Paul my husband now for decades and we still laugh at lot, like to travel, like the same things -- it's been good.

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Thank you for your words, Jeanine! This is so true: "And if the partner we are looking at has also tasted life, so much the better". You and Paul are an inspiration for me and for the kind of love I want for my life.

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