LIFESTYLE Expat Problems: Why I Never Get to Practice My French Posted on November 25, 2018May 20, 2024 Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to speak more than one language. Je parle un peau francais et, hablo un poco Espanol, und ich spreche ein bisschen Deutch. And I know a few easy phrases in Hangul. But the only language I speak fluently, smh, is English. I… Read more
LIFESTYLE The Thoughts of a Travel Ambivert Posted on November 4, 2018June 18, 2024 Most people would never consider me an introvert. And I’m not. But I don’t think I am an extrovert either. If I had to classify myself, I’m a thoughtful extrovert. Or an ambivert traveler– a combination of both. I’m just as comfortable in a crowd or alone in the space… Read more
LIFESTYLE Vinyasa at the Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery Posted on September 21, 2018June 9, 2024 Looking for a new way to enjoy a glass of wine. As if you needed one, right? However, Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard & Winery has come up with the solution to a problem I don’t think exists. But it’s still awesome. Nurture mind, body, and soul in the vineyard with a… Read more
LIFESTYLE 11 Travel Wear Essentials Every Traveler Should Pack Posted on July 27, 2018May 17, 2024 There is no way to know exactly what to pack. I usually get there and realize that I forgot something. I generally start from a basic packing list. Then, I make outfit decisions based on the temperature and time of year, my itinerary as well as the local customs. And although, my style doesn’t change when I travel, my needs during travel are pretty different from my needs at home. Here are my 10 travel wear essentials. Read more
LIFESTYLE Road Trip: How to Lose Weight While You Travel Posted on July 25, 2018June 28, 2024 You guys know I am in the process of moving. I’m also in the process of a month-long road trip. And I am looking for another job. And oh yeah, I’m trying to lose weight. Any one of the above is a recipe for weight gain. So far, I’ve lost… Read more
LIFESTYLE Hosting Relatives While Stationed Abroad in Europe Posted on June 3, 2018May 20, 2024 Hosting Relatives While Stationed Abroad When we left the United States last year, a dozen people promised to visit us in Europe. So far, only one has — my mom. I understand that flying halfway across the world is a significant investment in both time and money. So, when friends… Read more
LIFESTYLE 10 Must Have Young Living Essential Oil Products Posted on January 11, 2018December 1, 2024 I love Young Living essential oils. They have a ton of great products to pamper men, women, children, and even pets. Here are my 10 Must-Have Young Living Products. I use each one of them every day in my beauty regimen, the Thieves product line in my household cleaning, and… Read more
LIFESTYLE Save Money with Off Season Travel Posted on April 3, 2017May 19, 2024 If you’re like me then you dream of traveling the world. Visiting the little known and remote places. As well as well-traversed and iconic destinations you’ve read about or watched on TV. It may be hard to do unless you have a good plan and exercise flexibility. And one of… Read more