This past fall, a series of unexpected circumstances came up and we ended up needing to move out of the house we were living in within a matter of days. We ended up finding something on Airbnb labeled a “cottage”, which was really just a fancy name for a little blue trailer home. Come take a look around.
Category: Moving Overseas
The Importance of Community in the Midst of Transition: the Himalayas to the Heart of America
Last week, we packed up our belongings in the second house we’ve lived in during the last three months and headed south towards home number three. You would think with all the travel and transition we do that it gets easier but I’m not convinced it actually does. Here’s what has been on my mind.
Our Portable & Minimal Mountain Nursery
Here are the ten items or categories that currently make up our portable and minimal mountain nursery for our little boy, who we will get to meet any day now.
His Perfect Timing: A Temporary Home
A cozy home. A gift during yet another transition back to the States and transition to parenthood. The Lord provided!
How to Pack up your Host Country House for Extended Time Away
Preparing your home overseas for your extended time away can be overwhelming, stressful, and often a last minute ordeal. I hope this free printable checklist helps you as you pack up & minimize the mess you come back too, like it’s done for me.
Déjà Vu: Unexpectedly Returning to the States… Again
We unexpectedly returned to the States twice in a span of 11 months. Here are a few thoughts about round two and déjà vu.
The Bucket that Gets Dumped Out When You Move Abroad
You may not realize it, but you have a bucket of skills that has been curated around your language, culture, skill set, and everything involved in making your life YOURS. When you move overseas, the bucket gets completely dumped out and must be filled again. This takes persistence, perseverance, and reliance on others. I’m here with some thoughts and tips.
Transition Back to South Asian Life & 3rd Quarantine
It has been ten days since we left our house and our quarantine is almost over. This week has given us time to re-establish routines, study language, clean the house, and get back into cooking from scratch.
Home Again. Home Again
A little jungle in the kitchen greeted me and it was the best surprise after three days of travel. It took me several hours to clean part of the kitchen, wash veggies (including spinach) and make a tiny bit of granola from what we had left of the oats in the cupboard. I found a plethora of bugs and maggots (dead, thankfully) and threw a lot of food out—- bags of noodles, nuts and seeds, and dry spices to name a few.
Six Questions to Ask During Transition
What does it look like for you to transition well? Here are some questions to reflect on during transition.