Dumela! (hello in Setswana) I tried to keep up with these weekly wishes but failed miserable last year! But 2015 is a new year and filled with discipline and goal achieving :) How are you guys doing? I know I hardly post about my direct Peace Corps life but I hope you've been enjoying the interviews. I will update you on my daily bits as a Local Government Capacity … [Read more...]
Focus Wheel
A few weeks ago I candidly shared about being "consistently inconsistent" with many of my goals last year. Creating ways to combat this issue is something I've been battling with since I wrote that post. Recently I joined "Think and Grow Chick's" March no excuses challenge and started out on the right foot. But I will shamelessly admit, my calendar, only has 2 "X's". But then … [Read more...]
Consistently Inconsistent
Last year I set a ton a goals for myself and this blog and unfortunately due to poor management of time(and frolicking around Spain), I didn't accomplish all of them. Since starting the new year goal setting has been on my mind a ton lately. As well as digging deeper into my inner self to explore why at times I feel like I am lagging behind. I've spent … [Read more...]
Wanderlust is a Disease
If you've been following along for my 2015 intentions then you may have noticed I'm already failing at number 2! Not intentionally though! I've been good up until Monday of this week. And then yesterday came and left. What happened? Well honestly NOTHING is what happened. My sheer lack of movement was my downfall. Since this week began I've felt slightly … [Read more...]
Wellness Wednesday
Every Wednesday I will share a wellness tidbit that I've been using while living in Botswana. Hence the name "Wellness Wednesday"! But I will also write about mental health and mindfulness because it is very important when living as an expat. Trust me! Since it is the 1st EVER Wednesday of 2015 I will share a program I recently started. I love Yoga and have dabbled in the … [Read more...]
5 Intentions for 2015
It is finally here. The last day, of the last month, of 2014. I started this year out living in Puertollano, Spain while working as a teacher with BEDA Spain. And now I am currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana. I can honestly say that the things that I visualized and worked towards with faith, came into fruition. 2015 will also be another awesome year. … [Read more...]
Life in Africa
I just want to post a quick message to say I am alive and well in Africa. Currently living in Botswana My internet situation is bit tricky at the moment. Peace Corps training doesn't leave much time in the evenings to head to an internet cafe. My option for WI-FI is the local library and it's painfully slow...painfully! Life has been an adjustment thus far. And actually … [Read more...]
Eating healthy in Spain
Welcome to part 2 of the Eating Healthy during Travel series. Below let's take a look at some "comida" options from the local Mercadona. Bag of veggies You can find these guys for 1 to 2 euros. Great for salads and wraps. Whole Chicken At first the idea of putting this rotisserie chicken in the microwave to heat it up grossed me out! But after tasting it at a picnic, … [Read more...]
Eating healthy and travel
It's difficult! You will find no lies here. So let's be completely honest and transparent with each other! Seriously…it's difficult! Especially if you are living in a city with exceptional cuisine, you just want to try everything! Oh and don't forget about the life of a busy ESL teacher with morning classes and private evening lessons. Your kitchen can go from this: To … [Read more...]
5 tips for Finding an Apartment in Spain
It's that time of year when auxiliaries heading to Spain are contemplating: "Where in the devils hell am I going to live?" Unlike programs such as EPIK or TALK in South Korea, language assistants in Spain must find their own piso (flat/apartment). Here are 5 helpful tips for finding an apartment in Spain. 1. Don't agree to, book, confirm, pay for, or offer your first … [Read more...]