About Me

My (Not-So-Ordinary) Story

Hey, friend! So, where do I start? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, "What's your story?"—well, I'd probably just spend it and forget the question entirely! 😅 But here’s a little snapshot of my chaotic, "colorful" (actually more bland) life:

I’m K. Michelle, a woman in her fabulous fifties (yes, I said fabulous 💁🏽‍♀️, trying to convince myself...), a proud mama of two amazing kids—my daughter, who's all grown up at 26, and my 9-year-old son, who's has the energy of a sofa potato🤣😂. I call Norway home, but it hasn’t always been that way.

I grew up in Norway from age 3 until 26, then, in a slightly unhinged move (or slightly adventurous?), I packed up my life and my little girl to chase dreams in New York City. I stayed there for 12 years, but if you ask me what I did there… let’s just say, I wasted 12 years (but picked up some great friends on the way), and that’s a story for another time. 😉

Life scared me in 2010 when I was just one semester shy of finishing college. I had a stroke—a big, scary, life-changing one. It was ischemic with a side of hemorrhagic (as if one type wasn’t enough). That meant goodbye New York, and hello Norway again.

Enter ADHD (My Constant Frenemy)

Four years later, I finally learned what was behind me bouncing between a million ideas like a caffeinated squirrel “shiny object syndrome” like a caffeinated squirrel. ADHD, folks. That diagnosis hit me like a lightbulb. Suddenly, my forgetfulness, impulsiveness, and trouble sticking with things made so much sense. Oh, and as a bonus, I also have dysthymia—a fancy term for long-term, low-grade depression. Yay, brain chemistry! 🎉

Medication isn't in my path, though. I feel uneasy about the idea of altering my brain with pills after my brain has altered it's self. Instead, I’ve tried to embrace my quirks (and there are many). Some days are a battle, but most days, I just try to laugh it off.

Back to School (Because Why Not?)

Speaking of battles, guess who decided to go back to school? Yep, this girl. And let me tell you, I’m barely clinging to passing grades. It’s like trying to juggle while walking a tightrope in the wind. Between studying, momming, and trying not to fall into my own ADHD traps, it’s a miracle I’m still standing. But hey, progress is progress, even if it’s messy and slow.

Online Hustles and “Analysis Paralysis”

Ever since I was introduced to working online during my NYC days, I’ve been hooked on the idea of flexibility and freedom. But with my ADHD everything turns into a chaotic mess. I’ve signed up for countless programs, taken more courses than I can count (shoutout to Udemy and Shaw Academy!), and created blogs only to delete them later in a fit of frustration. I've come to think my superpower is starting over... repeatedly. 😂

By 2019, I decided enough was enough. I was determined to stick with a few systems, even if I wasn’t following them to the letter. And guess what? I’ve made progress—slow, messy, glorious progress.

The Lifestyle Blog Dream

These days, I’m channeling all that energy into something I’ve always wanted: a lifestyle blog. It feels like the perfect way to bring my love for travel, writing, and connecting with others into one space. Plus, with my brown skin and kinky hair, I know the world isn’t always as welcoming as it should be, but I still dream of exploring every nook and cranny of this planet, if not only in my dreams...or in a blog on the internet...even if it’s only in my dreams... or in a blog on the internet. 🌍❤️

When I’m not dreaming about far-off adventures, you’ll find me dabbling in hobbies. I love sewing, knitting, crocheting, dancing, photography, ceramics, journaling—you name it. Am I great at sticking with any of them? Not really. But hey, life’s too short to take hobbies too seriously!

So, that’s me in a nutshell—perfectly imperfect, forever chasing dreams, and always laughing at my own missteps. If you’ve ever felt like your life is a little too messy to make sense of, trust me, you’re in good company. ❤️