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Hello, Blog World!

 Hello, Blog World!


I’m Ana — a hotelier by heart, but now a trailing (in the best way!) wife to my expat husband, currently based in the Middle East. Life has taken some exciting turns lately, and I figured it’s finally time to stop overthinking and start this blog.


I’ve been toying with the idea of blogging for years. Vlogging isn’t quite my thing (a little too camera shy for that!), but writing? That feels a bit more like home. I’ve always loved crafting, documenting little moments, and collecting memories — and a blog feels like the perfect space to tie all of that together.


So why now?


Well… I recently joined another design team (announcement coming soon!), and during our orientation, someone mentioned that Instagram posts only stay in someone’s feed for about 8 seconds. Facebook? Just 3. That really stuck with me. All that effort and heart in a post — gone in a blink. I realized I wanted a space that felt more lasting, more me, and not just another scroll.


So here I am. Starting small, but starting. This blog will be a little mix of everything I love — crafts, travel, everyday life, and hopefully some inspiration along the way.


Let’s see where this goes.


– Ana

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM

    Wow! Another creative hobby for you. Will be anticipating your future blogs! Just keep it coming 😊

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