Welcome to the Zipplife

Hi, you. I'm so glad you're here. Allow me to welcome you to the Zipplife. 

You might be wondering, what exactly is "Zipplife"? Is it a brand name, or a lifestyle perhaps? Well, yes and yes. Zipplife is a concept I came up with years ago, shortly after getting married. It's an interesting experience, changing your last name after getting married; I personally struggled with the decision even months after we happily tied the knot, because well, as exciting as it is to become a "Mrs." with a new last name, it felt like I was also actively discarding my maiden name and my former identity along with it. In hind sight, I feel silly about this now, only because I now realize my identity and who I am as a human is not dependent on what my passport says. Hell, half the time I consider changing my first name because I don't know if I've ever felt like a "nicole". (This probably has more to do with what name(s) I prefer over my own, versus an identity crisis - just call me Elsa, and I'll be happy. 🤣)

Ultimately, I decided to take his last name, and we would build our "Zipplife", together. As married life continued on, and our adventures evolved, I would joke with friends and family that we were "busy enjoying the zipplife" whenever they'd ask 'what we've been up to'. 

More recently, Zipplife has blossomed into something else for me. In the last 6 months, it's become my reminder to "chase your own happy"; it keeps me focused on giving energy to the things (and people) who fill your heart and mind with positive vibes, sunshine and growth. Life should be about finding delight in new experiences, stepping outside of your comfort zone to stretch your wings and see how high you can fly. I want to focus on appreciating the big and little moments that matter, with the people who matter. Call it 'living life with a little zipp', if you want. 😸

Regardless of what it means to me, I hope it will mean something to you, too, and I'm grateful to have this corner of the Internet to share with you.