Lost Luggage
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." ~Henry Ford It was inevitable. So far, I have taken a total of 8 flights in the last 4 months and only one of them has been a “quick, domestic” flight. When you travel as much
What is Your Story?
“When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each other’s stories, we become more forgiving, more empathetic, and more inclusive.” ~Michelle Obama One of the things I absolutely love to do when I travel is tour cathedrals and churches. I not only
Learning to Be with Yourself
“Learn to be alone and to like it. There is nothing more empowering or freeing than learning to like your own company.” ~Mandy Hale I was recently sitting at the airport in Chiang Mai, Thailand waiting to board my flight and across from me were 3 young Australian men (probably in their mid-twenties) traveling together. As
Sometimes You Have to Leave “Home Base”
“Humans cannot exist if everything that is unpleasant is eliminated instead of understood. When the unwelcome comes, surrender.” ~Marlo Morgan, “Mutant Message Down Under” I grew up playing softball. I loved it too! I started when I was about 7 years old and I have to say, I was pretty good at it. I tried my hand
Rebuilding Temples
“I looked in temples, churches, and mosques. But I found the Divine within my heart.” ~Rumi One of my rituals upon arriving in a new location is to check out my surroundings by taking a walk. Walking down the busy street of Nimman Rd. in Chiang Mai, Thailand I could not help but notice there was
The Girl in the Villa Across the Room from the Gecko in the Closet
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~Helen Keller Bali. It was the first stop on my journey. I have been excited to go to Bali for so long. My visions of Bali were like the scenes from the movie Eat, Pray, Love. I pictured myself riding a bike, much like Julia Roberts did in
What to Pack or Not to Pack…That is the Question
Making the decision to travel for several months and live out of a suitcase is not easy. My decision was several months in the making. For those of you that may be wondering if this was an easy decision for me
Malaysian JOMO
FOMO is a common term used by frequent travelers. Many travelers suffer from it. It can be brutal. It hits you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. What is FOMO you ask? No, it’s not a disease or God-forbid another virus to cause a worldwide pandemic. FOMO is the Fear of Missing Out. The more I have
And So It Begins…
It all started about 6 months ago…March of 2022 to be exact. I was living a blessed life. I had a very nice apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona, I lived right by my only grandson and got to see him anytime I pleased, I had a thriving business and was an overall healthy 52-year-old woman (minus
