Phew. We made it through April. I had a whirlwind of a month. I’d planned to stay in Florida until May but at the very end of March, I found out that I couldn’t get vaccinated there since I’m not a state resident. On a whim, I checked the vaccination availability in my home state of South Carolina and was shocked that I landed a last-minute appointment for Easter Sunday. What ensued was a lot of driving to make it to my appointment in time and then the familiar feeling of unsettledness that came with yet another location change.

I’ve alluded to this previously, but the living out of a suitcase (okay, a few suitcases) and changing locations every six weeks for the past year has worn on me. Don’t get me wrong, I am incredibly thankful that I’ve been able to spend significant time with Max—something we weren’t sure would be possible when he moved to Miami at the beginning of the pandemic. I also recognize how fortunate I am to have loved ones who have taken me in and provided an escape from the isolation of living and working in my tiny studio apartment in Washington. However, I am beyond ready to have a sense of home again. A sense of normalcy. To store away the suitcases and be reacquainted with my dresser drawers.

That’s what’s on my heart as we turn the page to a new month. Of course, before I fully shift my focus to what’s ahead, I like to reflect on the previous month. In that spirit, today’s post recaps the best of April, including everything I read, watched, bought, and loved.

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