Many people see me as an outgoing, some what carefree person, but truthfully I am a worrier. I am constantly fretting over being good enough. Making sure I hit the mark whether it be my business, my health, my looks, you name it. I think we all do this to a degree. But what I've realized is that life isn't going to wait for you. You do have to get comfortable with change- a big hardship for me. … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned from Working for Myself
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How My Blog and Instagram Helped me Live my Dream
This year alone I've traveled to Paris, Innsbruck, Bern, Zurich, Salzburg, Zöll, Ellmau, Rothenburg, London, Florence, Killarney, Hannover, Milan, Nuremburg, Neuschwanstein, Nice, Strasbourg, Vienna, Monaco, Lyon, Manchester, Venice, Dublin, Berlin, Rome, Liverpool, Sofia, and that's what I can remember. Which is more than I can say I've probably traveled the last few YEARS of my life. It's been … [Read more...] about How My Blog and Instagram Helped me Live my Dream
What I’ve Learned About Germans Since Moving to Germany (Round 2)
I have officially been living in Germany for 8 months. Sometimes it feels like we just moved yesterday. We slung our two suitcases around town in one hand with a dog leash in the other, marveling at the weather and the flowers everywhere. Other times it feels like we've been here for years. We've traveled so much (for me at least) that it feels like surely we've lived here for long enough to see … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Germans Since Moving to Germany (Round 2)
The Trouble With Following Your Own Path
I had seven bridesmaids. Two of them are my twenty three year old sisters. The other 5 will all have children by this October. Actually, 4 out of the 5 are currently pregnant and one just had her second child a few months ago. I keep thinking: what a happy anomaly! All of my friends will have kids the same age!I am truly happy for them. But then I look at myself: living abroad, spending my … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Following Your Own Path
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving To A Foreign Country
When I meet new people, their first question is: what brought you here? My standard response, "Well, we moved here for fun!" And it's true. Michael and I moved to Germany with the intent of traveling Europe. NOT because of a job. NOT because of really, anything, other than seeing the world. Sure, it's had it's ups and downs, but it's been a wonderfully awesome experience.This is the … [Read more...] about 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving To A Foreign Country
The Best Movies to Watch For Your European Travels
I love movies. There's nothing like watching a great movie and eating popcorn. It's one of my favorite things to do. Whenever I travel, I like to seek out movies that might relate to the place I'm going. I'm compiling a list of the best movies to watch before you travel to Europe. Or after you travel. If you want a good movie based in Europe, this list has you covered! I've put together a list of … [Read more...] about The Best Movies to Watch For Your European Travels
