• Visa Update

    It has happened! After all the trials, tribulations, and anxiety, I have my visa! It arrived a week ago, and my flight is tomorrow. My life abroad will officially begin. It does not feel quite real. To be honest, I have not done extensive research on my journey. I decided to jump right in and… Read more

  • Letting Go…

    One of the toughest things about this entire process has been learning to let go of material things. They represent who I was and the love I have gathered from friends over the years. They represent transitional stages and times as I have grown as well. As I have been clearing out the house, I… Read more

  • Donating with a Conscience

    Throughout preparing for this move, I have been doing my best not to contribute to waste with items I no longer need. So I have been looking up organizations and ways to give to minimize waste. An org called HelpVets picked up some clothing items and I used OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace to sell some… Read more

  • Visa Drama

    Taking everything in stride and working to not get overly stressed. The Visa Consulate emailed me to say I need to send a new original and copy of my medical certificate. My fault because I missed the part where the License number needs to be included on the letter (but also, in the form they… Read more

  • Searching for Home

    I am so anxious and excited to begin my new life, I want to be able to find the place to call home. As I wait for my visa to arrive, each passing moment feels like one that is wasted. Each moment I spend stuck here feels more oppressive than the last. Read more

  • Continuous Learner

    While I did teach for a half decade, I will forever consider myself a learner. Most recently, I have found myself in a bit of a lull when it comes to learning new things solely for my own enrichment. I began learning to play the cello again back in March of 2023, and really enjoyed… Read more

Soft. Growing. Loving


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