Lately I have been getting in a habit of self care before a day or even a few hours of travel. Whether I take the time a day before or the day of (if you have a later flight) it really helps set the slate clean before a trip. Usually this would be before a long-haul or cross country flight but this can be done before shorter trips as well (any sort of travel deserves some self love)! These self-care…
In light of the recent Typhoon Yutu that hit the Northern Mariana Islands, I found myself reediting and looking through photos of my time there. The group of islands near Guam is made up of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian dwelling in the Pacific Ocean. Have you heard of them? My first trip to Saipan was to attend my brothers wedding, but I ended up being pretty sick for the majority of the trip. Thankfully years later I found myself living in…
Having a whirlwind of emotions leading up to a big move is completely normal, and at times hard to manage. Between moving for school or a change of pace – I have felt every emotion. I have lived in Providence, Chicago, San Diego and Japan! No matter the situation, I have found that as I am about to embark in a total change of life the only word that comes to mind is ‘bittersweet.’ Anyone else? Japan to Jacksonville has…
September is here and it seems that all of a sudden everyone quickly forgets about summer. Remember how desperately we wanted these warmer months? Don’t get me wrong, I am right there too. Fall to me, is such an exciting time. Coffee drinks are sprinkled with magic pumpkin spice and outfits become cozier. For some, it is a fresh start, a new season for change. As we plan and take trips during the Autumn season, the weather may not always…
Looks like it is about time I zone in on what I really miss about living in Japan now that I have been back in the states for sometime. I feel honored to have lived in a country vastly different than my own – beyond the important moments of learning how other people think about the world or soaking up a culture’s tradition, Japan has set my standard high for so many things. Yes, I want my toilets heated, my…