In an attempt to romanticize my life, I woke up this morning early enough to catch the sunrise. I packed my bag, hopped on my not-so-little pink bike, and rode off to the beach to catch the sunrise. I sat on the floor with my morning coffee, my laptop, and my Spotify French playlist. I came for the sunrise, but I got so much more. I experienced people peopling. And it was the most satisfying thing to watch. I witnessed an old couple holding ... Read the Post...
Expat Grief: losing a loved one while living abroad
When we think about moving abroad, we focus on the great parts. We glamorize the new life we’re about to experience. The excitement of experiencing a different and better life in some cases is all you can envision. There’s no time to consider the topic of death. Why would you? Death seems like something that happens to other people. I often talk about the struggles and challenges that come with moving abroad: depression, loneliness, loss of ... Read the Post...
The High, the Low, and the Middle
On some days, I have it all figured out. I see the bigger picture and it is crystal clear. Life seems doable. I wake up with all the enthusiasm in the world ready to conquer my day and chase my dreams. On those days, I check all the boxes on my to-do list. I am excited about everything. Elated, dare I say. After all said and done, I even light a candle or two, play some background classical music, read a book to end the day. Bliss! Then there ... Read the Post...
Four Mindsets to Leave Behind in 2021
It is the last day of the year. The end of a year that seemed like a decade. The year 2021 really did a number on us. But through the chaos, we kept going. Moving happy, moving sad, moving exhausted, moving intentionally, moving heartbroken, but moving regardless. The end of the year means the beginning of another. The clock doesn’t stop. We have to keep moving especially in the right direction. Before we begin with our new year's resolutions ... Read the Post...