Striving to foster a spirit of gratefulness in this Covid-19 season. What are the controllable elements in our life that we can be thankful for? What can we make the most of in this current season of life and in this pandemic?
Category: South Asian Life
Lockdown Walks in a South Asian Village
Here’s what we’ve been seeing during lockdown in our village-like community where people still greet each other with Namaste & carry bags of rice on their head.
What’s in the Fridge: Food Prep for the Week
Sunday food prep always helps the week go a little more smoothly. I can rest assured that at the minimum, there’s granola for breakfast and egg salad sandwiches for lunch. Here are a few of my Sunday staples.
13 Incredibly Helpful Items You Should Consider Packing When You Move Abroad
Moving abroad is overwhelming and it’s hard to know where to even start. Look no further for thirteen items that have helped me in life overseas and that you should consider bringing too.
My South Asia Quarantine Journal
Yesterday was the first day things actually felt different in our village- city of South Asia. So, I started a Corona Experience Journal to remember– remember the people I talk to each day, the neighbors I wave to from the balcony, and the daily experiences I have during these unprecedented times.
5 Favorites about Training for a Half Marathon in the Mountains of South Asia
As I began running more consistently, my love for the locals grew, my appreciation for the outdoors was refreshed, and I was able to start each day with calmness instead of chaos.
A Complete Packing List for Your South Asian Adventure
I am 100% a list lover. I love check lists, to-do lists, tending lists, and packing lists. I’m one of those people who never begins packing for any trip without a list. I’m excited to bring you a packing list for your journey to South Asia because I’m assuming you want to see the amazing and beautiful sights and people in this region of the world.
Supplies that have Helped me in Language Study
I love organization, if you can’t already tell, and I also love pretty things. Which is why I put thought into my language notebooks even before I actually moved overseas and began learning a foreign language. I definitely could have purchased a notebook here and I’m sure it would have all worked out. But… a moleskin quality notebook with paper that is मोटा (thick or fat) would have been a tossup to even find and if found where I live now, would have been more expensive due to import fees. Thus, I brought moleskins and happy writing utensils from the States.
Truths for Language Learning Whoas (or Really Anything in Life)
Everyone has a different journey with learning another language. For a few people, it comes quite easily and quickly yet, for the rest of us, it’s a struggle. A battle in your mind and a battle to fight against lies. I’ll be honest with you– it has been / is one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done.
7 Things that are Helping me Learn a Foreign Language
Honestly, I haven’t written a ton about learning another language because it has been rough. I haven’t known what to write about because there have been so many ups and downs, so many moments I questioned if I’ll ever get it or if I’ll ever be truly comfortable with the language. But the best part is that there is grace–grace in the Father and grace we can give ourselves. I am making progress and striving to be faithful with what I’ve been given. Here are some things I’ve learned and what is helping me in this process.