"After living in New York and Berlin, I moved to France four years ago with my French husband. At first, I experienced some culture shock, but my daily habits ended up changing for the better. Living here has made me more organized and intentional when it comes to chores, errands, and meals. As someone who's spent most of her adult life in major cities like New York and Berlin, I never thought I'd be able to live without the conveniences of a fast-paced, populous environment."
"Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and it was harder than ever for my husband and me to make ends meet in our centrally located Berlin apartment. In 2021, we decided to move to a small village near his family in France, where we could get more support. The adjustment was extreme. Compared to Berlin's population of over 3.5 million, there were only 60 people living in the village, and most of them were over retirement age."
Moving from New York and Berlin to a small village near family in France during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a major lifestyle shift. Financial strain prompted relocation from a centrally located Berlin apartment to a village of about 60 residents, many retired. The rural interlude taught slower rhythms, greater appreciation for moments, and improved organization around chores, errands, and meals. Seasonal eating became a norm, with reliance on farmers markets and discovery of local produce like mirabelles. After two years in the village and a later move to Lyon, the slower pace and intentional habits continued to shape daily life.
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