The Messy Middle

In 2026, may you all feel safe enough not to have to live behind masks

Waking up to 2026 feels like the future is catching up to us, and I'm wondering what I'm doing in it.

Jan 1 • Amélie

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October 2025

Everything I Thought I Needed That I Left Behind

For three weeks this summer, my entire life fit into four waterproof rolltop bags strapped to my bike.

Oct 28, 2025 • Amélie

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Why I Broke Up With Yoga

Some emotions don't need to be breathed through.

Oct 14, 2025 • Amélie

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September 2025

The Unexpected Weight of Home

TL;DR: Spent three weeks where everything I owned fit on my bike. Now I'm back in my apartment, drowning in stuff that needs managing. The contrast is…

Sep 30, 2025 • Amélie

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July 2025

Why I started throwing heavy things around at the gym (and maybe you should too)

TL;DR: lifting heavy is a fountain of youth, and we should all be doing more of it.

Jul 29, 2025 • Amélie

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Bikepacking, heartbreak, and gear that didn’t come from a dumpster this time

TL;DR: I read my old blog posts from my 2015 heartbreak bike trip. Turns out, they still hurt, but also helped me pack better.

Jul 15, 2025 • Amélie

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The messy middle and a bike adventure brewing

How do you restart something you’ve never in fact even started?

Jul 8, 2025 • Amélie

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