Life Update | Settling Into Our New Apartment

Finding Rhythm in a New Space

Life update from the new apartment

It’s been a few weeks since we moved, and life has been slowly settling into a new rhythm. Not perfect. Not structured. But soft and present.

Most of the unpacking is done, and the apartment is beginning to feel like us. The only space still holding a bit of chaos is the room I plan to use as my office. The things are in there, but the organisation? We’re not there yet. And that’s okay. One thing at a time.

Honestly, adjusting to a new environment takes more energy than I remember. I’ve been trying to get consistent with work, but many days, I’m tired. Some days, just getting through the house chores is enough to leave me feeling drained. There’s been a strong desire to rest, and I’m learning to honour that without guilt. My body knows when it’s time to pause.

But even in this quiet season, life has been happening gently and beautifully.

My plants are doing so well. Some that had been living in water finally got potted, and my snake plant even made babies! The joy I felt when I saw that tiny bud growing at the side of the plant, I can’t even explain. It was the most ordinary magic. A reminder that growth always finds its way, even in new soil.

I’ve filmed two YouTube videos since moving in, and while I’ve definitely been filming less, I understand why. There’s something sacred about simply being in the moment without interrupting it to create content. I’ve allowed myself that, and now I’m slowly picking the rhythm back up again. I’m editing a new video and getting excited about creating again, but this time, with more presence and less pressure.

I’ve also returned to making conscious efforts toward weight loss like intermittent fasting, moving my body, and being intentional again. It feels good to be reclaiming that part of myself, softly and sustainably.

And of course, the kitchen! I’ve baked twice already in this new house, and the cakes turned out so beautifully. Baking feels like home to me, and this new kitchen is already holding sweet memories. I’ve also started sharing our house-hunting journey in Yaoundé on my blog and social media, and I’ll be posting more updates on that this month.

There’s still so much to do. So much to figure out. But I’m giving myself permission to ease into it. Not everything has to happen at once. And sometimes, simply showing up, living, resting, and celebrating tiny wins like snake plant babies and well-baked cakes—is more than enough.

Here’s to new spaces, new rhythms, and the gentle days after a big change. 💛

Watch my latest video showing a glimpse of life lately where I also show you how I budget and loss e competition.