overseas life and faith
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.
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.
Take a look into our December camping trip full of donkeys, river crossings, and beautiful village people.
This month was really good and really busy. Traveled to a big city. Met lots of great people. Researched air pollution (eekkk– watch out for yo’ lungs). Went on a day hike. And realized we have been eating spoiled bacon bits from Costco–#expatlife. You enjoy import foods SO much that you don’t even realize when they are moldy. Hey, they still tasted good. But we did throw them out. Sad day.
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.
I would much rather create “rules” and fail than go about living my life distracted and just letting things happen the way they do. reminder–I lose that battle every time. So here goes my Social Media Vision Statement.
When you move overseas, almost everything changes– at least it felt like that for us. Things you might have previously done for dates, may no longer be an option. That’s why I brainstormed ideas, asked other expats their thoughts, and made a go-to-date-list.
Since it’s the end of January, I’ve taken some time to process the month and plan for the next. I thought about favorite verses, adventures, foods, books, creativity, and my January tending list.
Vision Board–a place for happy photos, reminders, quotes, or words to give us a little nudge when we forget what matters. Here’s why I created one for 2020.
The month before my husband and I were engaged, I was decorating my apartment with my roommate at the time. I realized that I didn’t have any sort of Advent calendar to help me celebrate the days leading up to Christmas. I wanted it to be something that reflected me, something that would last, and that I could take overseas.
