Balance isn't something you find, it's something you create.
Happy first day of Daylight Savings to our friends back in the States. We are now officially one hour closer to you every day. I have to say, despite the huge distance between Cincinnati and Santiago, being on nearly the same time zone makes communication so much easier. Continue reading “House Hunters Update – Our New Home!”
Disclaimer: I am NOT a morning person. It’s not so much that I can’t get myself out of bed in the morning, it’s just that I really don’t like it. But lately, I’ve been trying to ease myself into getting up earlier, so I can have some quiet time to myself before my day begins. It’s amazing what a difference it makes to my stress levels throughout the day, when I have some time to focus on me before immediately diving into the pile of emails that have made their way into my inbox overnight. Continue reading “Wake Up With Yoga – Start Your Morning With These 6 Poses”
The Lenten season is nearly upon us. For many of us, that means spending time thinking about what we’re going to “give up” for the next 40 days. This year, though, I am trying to shift my focus away from what I want to give up and instead focus on what I want to get out of Lent. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections: 40 Ways to Make the Most of the Season”
I took my first trip abroad when I was 17. It was an 8 day school trip to Rome, Italy. I made the usual preparations – learned some basic Italian phrases, skimmed through travel guides from the library and completed the pre-work for my class. Anxious as I was to take my first international flight and become immersed into a foreign culture, the thing causing me the most anxiety the week before the trip was the packing. Continue reading “Lighten Your Load: Why You Should Pack Light On Your Next Vacation”