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Posted On: October 3rd 2026, 12:48 pm
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Sometimes you have to come back to realize just how far you’ve come. 🤍

In July 2023, I came to Florence during one of the most uncertain chapters of my life. I had spent so much of myself on a career that I’d forgotten there was supposed to be a whole person outside of it.

I remember sitting in this exact spot, not knowing what was next, but knowing something had to change.

Three years later, I found myself back at the same table.

Except this time, I wasn’t trying to figure out who I was without my job. I already knew.

I still love my career. I still work hard. But I’ve learned that a beautiful life can hold ambition and rest. Work and adventure. Plans and a random Tuesday wandering around Florence.

And maybe my favorite part? Back then, I dreamed about what it might feel like to build a life where I could work and still see the world.

This time, I got to live a little piece of it. 🥹🇮🇹

Same spot. Different woman.

And I think 2023 me would be really proud of her. 🤍

Florence, Italy • solo travel • personal growth • working abroad • Italy travel • choosing yourself

#FlorenceItaly #ItalyTravel #SoloTravel #TravelStory #PersonalGrowth TravelReels Firenze SoloFemaleTravel
Comments (37)
homeonsunnylane 22 days ago

homeonsunnylane

I feel you, girl ...thanks for sharing your story and your journey ✨️

stephmegliorino a month ago

stephmegliorino

🙌😍

mila_miracle01 a month ago

mila_miracle01

Love this!

our.travelscrapbook a month ago

our.travelscrapbook

Florence is definitely worth returning to. ❤️

sierralcbrown a month ago

sierralcbrown

Totally hear you on this!

stacie_gibo a month ago

stacie_gibo

love this and you!! 👏👏

prettytiffy22 a month ago

prettytiffy22

So proud of you boo!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽

ladybodegacat a month ago

ladybodegacat

💚💚💚💚💚

_chef_leyonce_ a month ago

_chef_leyonce_

I hope you choose YOU every DAMN TIME 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

tricia_mills_ a month ago

tricia_mills_

❤️❤️❤️ Proud of you!

diginwithdupi a month ago
nubisworld a month ago

nubisworld

I’m proud of you!! ❤️❤️❤️ keep being you love!!!

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