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.
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.
What does it look like for you to transition well? Here are some questions to reflect on during transition.
This little DIY travel medicine box is great for travel across town or travel across the world. You never know when you’ll need medicine and this will help you keep them organized and easy to access.
My love for the mountains passed on to me by my grandparents has evolved into a love of backpacking and camping as well. Here’s our 2020 family backpacking trip in the Tetons where we did the Cascade to Paintbrush loop with views behind the Grand.
My plants needed some good old nourishing bovine poop. Lockdown didn’t stop neighbors from helping each other.
Welcome to our indoor garden nook, a place where I transplant little green living lovelies and learn about gardening life.
We are not alone in the seasons of waiting. When we are discouraged in the waiting, let’s zoom out of the snapshot we are living in during that moment and look at the big picture.
Here’s what Aug 2020 looked like for me and what my goals are for September while we are in the States.
Transitions can be stressful and I’m here to help you as much as I can. I’ve compiled a few helpful tips and a free printable for major moving transitions, especially from your host country to your passport country.
