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Almost There
Currently on my layover in Amsterdam. I am running on perhaps an hour of fitful rest, I did not really sleep on the first leg of my journey. My home has been (mostly) cleared out for renters and I will begin canceling items like car insurance as they no longer…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fresh beginnings…
I am searching for community. A place to begin anew and meet others that want to pursue complementary lifestyles. I long for times where I am surrounded by people that want to embrace the ease of life and believe in gathering simply to gather. To meet up with friends simply…
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Consistency is Key
Write, write, write, write, WRITE. I need to get into the habit of writing frequently I believe part of the problem is that I am still working on finding my direction and vision. That’s part of what I always get caught up in. The vision, direction, purpose, goals. All of…
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Growing Pains
Why is it so easy to let things slide in the home or with personal belongings? Why do we accept our own negligence when it comes to ourselves? For example: I have been living in my house for 6 years now, and have never done regular yard maintenance. I simply…
Dimples on the Edge 