On December 31st, 2014 I posted about the top 5 intentions that I would take into 2015. Apparently it's already MAY (When the heck did that happen!!!!) and I thought it would be good to revisit them and see how I am "performing". My 5 intentions for 2015 were… In 2015 I plan to: 1. Post articles 3 times a week. 2. Post everyday in January as a personal goal 3. Become … [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...]
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to me...to us! Well at least I think those are the right words for this occasion. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Exactly 6 months ago today, I landed in the country once known as Bechanaland, to begin my Peace Corps training and my 27 months of service. After 3 nights in a cozy hotel in the capital city, all 75 volunteers, known as Bots 15, were piled in two government … [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...]
Go Slow
Your Setswana phrase today is: "A o a bona" (sounds like Awwah bona) - Do you see... When we are so caught up with meeting deadlines (me trying to post everyday), what to do next in life or even where to travel to next, it's really easy to miss the beauty of life in front of us. This phrase literally means " Do you see that" for example: A o a bona koloi?- Do you see … [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...]
Women who Inspire: Welcome Bernadette!
One of the great things about traveling is meeting new people as well as other travelers. For me, I especially enjoy meeting young 20-somethings that trade in their mundane and draining corporate lifestyles for the more robust life of travel. I met Bernadette while working as a volunteer for an event in Madrid. She is also living in Spain working as an auxiliary through the … [Read more...]
7 Reasons living in Spain changed my life!
Life changing moments can hit you when you least expect it. For me, this past year, has been littered with copious amounts of "ah ha" moments (as Oprah calls them). Living in Spain this second go around was more enlightening than the first time. From building new relationships, learning another language (again), contemplating career options, to spending so much time alone, … [Read more...]