I went to see My Neighbor Totoro in London expecting nostalgia. I thought it would be charming, visually impressive, maybe even a little whimsical. I did not expect to see grown adults wiping away tears. I watched the movie years ago and was curious what a Totoro stage adaptation in London would even look like. More specifically, I wanted to see how they would utilize … [Read more...]
Coming Home to the Page: An Outline
Hello :) It’s been a minute. Life has a funny way of grounding you when you get off balance. I’d been operating in survival mode for so long that I forgot how fulfilling it is to post updates on this site, a site that has always served as a home base for travel, life, and growing-pain musings. But it feels good to be home. With renewed energy, a mountain of lived … [Read more...]
Pulse Check! Do You Still Read Blogs?
I haven't written on this blog in a while and have been contemplating getting back into it. But I am so curious to know if anyone still reads blogs? I feel like short form content like Tik Tok and Instagram have people glued to their phones now. And no one is interested in in reading blogs anymore. If you run across this post, can you comment what your thoughts are on this … [Read more...]
Traveling to Mexico City!
It has been a long time since I made a post on my travel blog! Hope those of you still searching for the content her find it useful. I wanted to share my recent trip to #CDMX. I had a really great trip, and all the videos can be found on YouTube. But I wanted to post them here as well. As far as an update let's see.: That is pretty much the update. Oh! And I am still … [Read more...]
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program(EMJMD)
Have you heard of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program? If you checked out my last update (you can read it here: https://travelingnatural.com/a-travelingnatural-update/), you know that I applied to graduate school last year. I don't think I've ever mentioned this on the blog, but I completed a Master's in Women's Health back in 2011. It was one of the worst and best … [Read more...]
I Did The Chloe Ting 2 Week Shred Challenge
During quarantine, I decided to up my fitness game. I was in the midst of a 21 Day Challenge from IG fitness guru Angoswede and wanting to lower my body fat percentage. I was doing well up until the middle of July. In January I was 172lbs which is the heaviest, I've ever been. By the end of the challenge the weight went down to 158 and by July down to 154. But my Birthday came … [Read more...]
Cold Process Soap Making
Cold Process soap making is a hobby that I've recently dived into during quarantine. I love using bar soap and have dreamt about retiring and making deliciously smelling soap in the South of France. You're probably wondering why? Well let me explain. Years ago when I was taking graduate classes in Spain we went on a weekend trip to Biarritz, France. It's a cute little … [Read more...]
How To Become A Diplomat
I recently published a video on the five ways to consider if you want to be come a diplomat, also known as, a Foreign Service Officer, in the United States. The Five Paths Discussed Are: United States Department of StateUnited States Agency of International DevelopmentUnited States Department of AgricultureThe Rangel FellowshipThe Pickering Fellowship … [Read more...]
Living Your Best Life
Hey beautiful people. I recently made a life update video on my YouTube channel about life changes. Feel free to check it out if you haven't already. Let me know what new topics you would like to see on this space. Also, are any of you Soap Makers? If so, please let me know in the comments. … [Read more...]
Covid-19 Quarantine Life
How are you all doing? We are living through unprecedented times. But will make it through. I must admit my previous life as an expat and Peace Corps Volunteer has prepared me for these endless days of quarantine. You see, when you move abroad away from familiarity, family, and friends, you end up spending a lot of time alone, until you find your tribe. Spend this … [Read more...]