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...]
OKI Bowl Georgetown D.C.
Have you ever tasted ramen in Tokyo, Japan? No? Me neither. To compensate for the lack of having a plane ticket to Japan, I decided to visit OKI Bowl in Georgetown, D.C. Washington D.C., if not know as a foodie's paradise. However, if you want to teleport (factitiously) to another country for a few hours and try highly rated local eats, there are a few culinary staples to … [Read more...]
Financial Peace University Review – Wrap Up
Initially I had planned on writing a review of each class every week. But life got in the way. I will share my top three take aways from the class. 1. You don't actually need the class I remember wanting to do the class with a local church in 2017 but opted out because of the price tag. I was being very frugal and trying to pay down my debt. Just the thought of spending … [Read more...]