The absence in my writing can be explained by my up-to-date Instagram, which is significantly easier to maintain while abroad. However, even though I haven’t been posting, I always made sure to find time for journaling which, believe me, is no small commitment (but definitely doable when you’re on the beach with a beer by …
Tag: Inspiration
Guest Post: Enjoy the moment… it counts
In our fast paced, technology ruled world, finding time to focus can be a real burden. Social media, appointments, work schedules, family events and on top of all of that… finding time for yourself. All of this can get very overwhelming. Often the days and weeks seem to blur together, and all of the sudden …
Anticipation Lost
As you may have already read, I’m used to planning things my entire life. Planning my meals, my outfits, my vacations, my future, all in neat little charts, graphs, spreadsheet, etc. But recently my travel habits have changed and I now have the options of spontaneity and instantaneity. From both personal experience and word of …
How I decided to Quit Make-Up
I first wore make-up for a dance recital in 1st grade. I first put my own make-up on in 9th grade. I got my hands on eyeliner and mascara and decided they were part of my high school uniform. By college, I was convinced that leaving the house without concealer meant I was naked and …
Another Day, Another Skyline
When I don’t travel for an extended period of time (two weeks), I get this weird feeling like I’m standing still. It feels like the whole world is moving around me but I’m not keeping up with it. “But slowing down can be a good thing.” Well, stopping to smell the roses has never been …