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Audrey Gran Weinberg's avatar

You are an inspiring person, Jenn! Sorry you’ve left Amsterdam, but happy you can enjoy some comforts now like real notebooks and packing less light. Keep writing and keep teaching new words! :) thanks and good luck!!!

Jen Vermet's avatar

Aw thank you Audrey! Yes it's a bittersweet experience. I feel sad about leaving, but I also feel so inspired to have a bookcase of my favorite books next to my writing desk in my childhood bedroom. What a feeling that is. Also, to write in a notebook, what a one-of-a-kind experience that is! I'm gald you like the word, tossed that in there quite last minute ;)

Hoping to continue my Dutch dream in 2026 and chat IRL about writing for hours again <3

Audrey Gran Weinberg's avatar

Super! Keep in touch!

Linda Abar's avatar

Beautiful letter. Btw you went to the Pentatonix with your mom AND Aunt Lindy 😉🤭

Jen Vermet's avatar

Yes yes what a fun night!

christina's avatar

glad you did the thing! love reading your monthly recaps

Jen Vermet's avatar

Aww thank you for reading chrisina! I appreciate you :)

Nathalie Cohen's avatar

Happy you did show up and shared, even though it is hard - I know the struggle for sure! Love the quote of Seneca at the end!

Jen Vermet's avatar

Aww Natalie I am so glad I could express something that resonates. I was hoping I could disarm the fear/ shame that comes with the struggle by sharing it openly.

And I just tossed Seneca in last minute looking at my inspiration board. Here's to continually being open on how to live :)

Brian Wiesner's avatar

This is awesome!! Glad you made it to the call Jen :) and love the Naval point about discipline and spontinaity 🙌🏼

Jen Vermet's avatar

Thank you for facilitating it Brian! Felt some serendipity when I saw the invitation when I was stumped.

And right, isn't that some inspiring words from Naval?!

Iwana Johannsen's avatar

Haha wow, I’m seriously impressed 😉👏🏻 congrats!

Jen Vermet's avatar

Thank you Iwana! 🙏