Perfect Imperfections Await
Specifically catered to women and those with plus-size bodies, but this list WILL work for anyone. Make sure to check out my Taiwan Packing Tips Checklist PDF at the bottom of the post Taiwan Packing Tips Trying to decide what to bring and what not to bring when moving to a foreign country can trigger …
Travel Anxiety Triggers for First-Time Flyers Are you ready to book your first trip on an airplane, if so I am really excited for you! I know flying for the first time can be exciting and also terrifying, especially if you are venturing solo. As a first-time flyer, it is going to push you out …
Always Seeing Rainbows Rainbows aren’t just for pride or to recognize the LGBT+ community. Here in Taichung City, Taiwan Rainbows are something else. The colors, patterns, characters, and images found in Rainbow Village bring joy to anyone who walks around. It is also known for being a favorite Instagrammable spot for tourists. Keep up to …
I know it’s been a while. I haven’t forgotten about you; I just put you on the back burner for a while. A general life update for you all. Currently, Taiwan’s COVID situation is catching up to the rest of the world, and I think our CDC deserves all the hugs, gifts, and days off. …
I don’t even know where to start so please just forgive the word vomit that is about to ensue. If you want to skip this post, I do not blame you in the slightest. Responsibility. I hate you. Seriously. I am a pretty responsible person when it comes to my job but when it comes …
……………………………. Nothing and everything all at once. That is it. That is all that is going in my mind. I am so beyond perplexed/angry/upset and a whole other range of emotions that I have no better words to start this off. My thoughts, feelings, and opinions don’t matter at the moment. My voice is not …
Let me introduce you to my friend- Anxiety. She might be bffs with you too. If so, I am sorry- she’s a really big bitch. Anxiety and me have had a close, ever present relationship since my late middle school years. She has caused me to mentally spiral out of control many times, and it’s …
Preface I have had this blog for a while. I come, I go. I get overwhelmed. I want this blog to be so many things. It is just me. I am different things. I started this to show people back in NC what I was doing, to explain more and to be more organized than …
I was lucky enough to have my mom come visit me again and my sister was able to join her for the first time. It was incredible to have them both together. I felt so full of love and relaxation. It made Taiwan feel more like home. As an immigrant, it doesn’t always feel like …
Being an ESL teacher in a totally different country is hard enough. You have to adjust to a new language, culture, way of life and even new educational standards. It makes it even more difficult when schools give you an attendance bonus incentive and no paid sick days. In my 5 years of teaching, I …