“Welcome Back — A New Chapter for Cat Gandini”

Hey there — I’m Cat.

And this little corner of the internet is officially waking up again.

It’s been a while since I showed up here. In truth, this blog — like me — has gone through quite an identity shift. Over the past 15 years of sharing online, the shape and focus of my content have changed many times.

Now, I feel the call to pivot once more — to rebrand, reset, and begin again. To create a new kind of online home, one that reflects who I am now, the path I’ve walked, and the life I’m dreaming into next.

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So what’s this all about?

Over the next chapter, I’ll be writing (and vlogging!) about the things that light me up, challenge me, and help me feel more alive — from creative recovery and digital storytelling to slow travel, self-discovery, and the dream of Italy.

At the heart of it all are five evolving threads of my life:

• Life after illness — navigating healing, pacing, and the rhythm of slow living
• Creative recovery & storytelling — rebuilding a creative life, one small step at a time
• Brisbane & beyond — slow adventures close to home (and one day, farther away)
• Italy dreaming — soft obsession, steady progress, and the dream of a life overseas
• Personal reflections — honest updates, seasonal check-ins, and inner transformation

It won’t be perfect — and I don’t want it to be. But it will be real, and hopefully, meaningful.

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Why now?

Because I’ve spent long enough waiting to “get it right.” And now, I just want to begin.

This is the beginning. Not polished. Not finalized. Just honest.

I’m also sharing more over on YouTube — where I’ll post slow living vlogs and creative updates that go deeper into many of these themes.

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Want to come along?

Feel free to subscribe, reach out via my Contact page, or just quietly read along — whatever feels right for you.

I’m truly glad you’re here.

Here’s to the messy, beautiful start of something new.

xo,

Cat