Our family is currently living in the in-between. Luke has applied for a job in Norway, and while the decision slowly unfolds, life here feels strangely paused. So many everyday decisions depend on an answer we don’t yet have. On the outside everything carries on as normal, but beneath it sits that familiar human - challenge waiting for clarity when the future is still uncertain.

With any new adventure, the best place to begin is with a smile, a hello, and a few introductions. My name is Alicia, and this year I celebrate my 40th lap around the sun. I’ve been married to Luke (42) for almost 18 years, and together we have two wonderful boys, Ethan (16) and Nate (10). We currently live in Queensland, Australia, a place known for its long, hot summers and endless sunshine. Luke and I were both born and raised here, yet despite that, we have never quite sh