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Two people stand on a frozen surface; its February 2021. The person at the top sports sneakers and pink socks, while boots and cream socks adorn the one below. Ice formations lie beneath, setting a perfect scene for Lets Gab.

Life Lately

Another month of 2021 in the books so it must be time for a gab! My sister and I have been settling into our new apartment / city / lives here in Denver, and this felt like the first month where we started to actually feel at home.

Sister began work as a nurse at an ER (her dream job!) and I’ve found some semblance of a daily routine. And that routine involves working way (way) less than I did when I lived in the Netherlands.

With a job like this – one that’s fun and rewarding and creative – I could easily work all the time. But I’ve realized I need to force myself away from it now and then to recharge. Fortunately, Colorado makes that pretty easy. This month I’ve been loving:

  • Rollerskating runs with my sister around Denver (she rollerskates, I run / prevent her from catapulting down hills).
  • Evergreen, a super cute town close to Denver where we skated on the lake and ice fished!
  • Skiing at Echo Mountain, one of the closer ski hills to Denver. They’re a small mountain, but the staff were so down to earth and helpful, the food and tickets were cheap, and any hill that plays reggae over the speakers is a winner in my book.
  • Putzing around Breckenridge. We went on a busy weekend so we didn’t manage to get ski reservations, but just walking around the town (and visiting all their breweries and wineries) was worth the drive into the mountains!
In February 2021, a person walks across a modern pedestrian bridge with cable supports, surrounded by tall glass buildings under a clear blue sky. Its the perfect backdrop for a Lets Gab moment amidst the urban landscape.
In February 2021, people skated and played hockey on a frozen lake surrounded by trees and mountains under a blue sky with clouds—a perfect scene for those who love to gab about their icy adventures.
In February 2021, a person in a green jacket and boots stands on a frozen lake, surrounded by snow-laden trees against a clear blue sky. Its the perfect scene to pause and say, Lets gab about winters breathtaking beauty.

Even though we’ve been going on adventures and finding routines here in Denver, it’s still been hard. I mean, I didn’t know anybody before moving here (and moving during a pandemic certainly didn’t help). So I turned to online dating…for friends. That’s right, Bumble BFF happened. It felt weird and awkward to make friends through an app, but we’ve already met a few new friends in the city, and it’s helped Denver to start feeling more like a home.

So I don’t know whether it’s the sunshine or the skiing or the new city or a culmination of everything, but life has been pretty happy lately. And when a reader left this comment I might have definitely happy cried.

Comment on Instagram reading: You seem happier since moving back to the USA. I really enjoy your posts, even if I dont leave a comment all the time. Welcome home! Lets Gab sometime—looking forward to more engaging updates from you!.

And then of course there are our Goodwill treasures of the month! Virtually our entire living room comes from thrift stores, with the TV cabinet being our recent final puzzle piece (well, with the exception of our couch, the only thing we purchased new, that continues to be backordered further and further).

Bright living room with a beige sofa, wooden armchair, and a TV on a stand invites relaxation. Sunlight from February 2021 filters through large windows, dancing on white walls and hardwood floors. Lush plants add vitality to this Lets Gab-worthy space.
A small green plant is thriving in a white ceramic shark-shaped planter on a black countertop, adding a unique charm reminiscent of trendy February 2021 decor.
In February 2021, a red cars open trunk reveals a large wooden box and a folded shopping cart inside, while a person adjusts items on the side. Lets gab about the perfect organization skills on display here.

In the kitchen

But it’s not all play! I’ve also been hard at work in the kitchen (which, to be honest, has felt like play lately). Being in a big city has given me access to so many fun ingredients that I’m excited about, like seitan and all sorts of mushrooms! Here are a few sneak peaks of recipes to come!

Sliced bananas with jelly sit on a plate, surrounded by peanut butter and jelly jars, spoons, and a knife on a wooden cutting board. A yellow cloth and a book opened to Lets Gab February 2021 edition add to the cozy scene.
On a pink surface, bananas and popsicles are artfully arranged beside a round covered dish, capturing the essence of February 2021. A glimpse of someones white socks hints at spontaneity—Lets Gab about this vibrant scene!.

And as if it wasn’t obvious, this month I learned that a below freezing porch is not the place to store your cans of soda. You will have a bad time.

That’s all the gab for this month, friends! Wishing you happy days as we head into spring!

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2 Comments

  1. anouk says:

    HAHAHA still think those sodas look disgusting – never knew soda could look so gross

    Reply
    1. Sarah says:

      A part of me thought about turning them into slushies, lol.