If you haven’t noticed already, I have been home in Florida for 6 months. Originally, we planned to move to China at the beginning of January. Yes, I am moving back to Shanghai! But when exactly is a big mystery. Right now Peter is in the midst of transitioning to a new position and they do … More Expat Confessions: Living in Transition (Moving Back to China)
When planning our 3 days in Siem Reap, I knew I wanted to do a guided tour at some point to learn the history behind the temples. I also knew I wanted to do something active. I love to explore by foot and I love physical challenges. My favorite way to explore a new place … More Angkor Off-Road Bike Tour: The best (and dirtiest) way to see the lost temples of Siem Reap
Five countries. 17 cities. 1 year. 2013 was definitely the year of travel. This was the year I took action and let go of my fear of failure and my fear around meeting other people’s expectations. I did what felt right at the time and I did it for me, not anybody else. From planning … More 2013: My Year in Review
Happy New Year! This lucky girl rang in 2014 at home with some of her favorite people in the world. Although my last few new years were celebrated in more exciting places like Italy and Savannah, I felt so blessed to be home with my best friend and husband-to-be (!!). The last few days of 2013 … More New Years Eve in Florida
Christmas was a little different this year. Instead of having family over at our house, we went to see our families in Sarasota and Ft. Myers instead! Last Sunday we celebrated Christmas with my dad’s side of the family in Sarasota. On Monday we drove down to Ft. Myers to spend Christmas Eve with my … More It’s Christmas Time in Ft. Myers…
Guess what? I’m engaged!! I know, I can’t believe it either. It seems like just last year I was moving to China to be with Peter for the first time. Oh wait, that was last year. Time sure flies when you’re having fun! After 1 year of living together in Asia, 2 years of long-distance, … More The Proposal
Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday, after Christmas of course. My family has the wonderful tradition of escaping to a cabin in North Carolina with 2 other families and we eat, drink and be merry. That’s exactly what we did 2 Thanksgivings ago. Now that all of the kids are adults, it has become increasingly … More Travel Disasters and Thanksgiving on Lake Lure
I send out a monthly newsletter, Fit Life Nourishing Bites, for my health coaching practice and find that it is a great way to keep in touch and share my knowledge. I write about topics spanning from weight loss, stress relief and sugar cravings to healthy recipes and quick workouts. Sometimes it is fun to … More How To Master the Chinese Art of Going Slowly
Happy 26th Birthday Peter! Gosh we are getting old… This is the first birthday you have spent at home in over 7 years. And for some awesome reason your friends listened to me and came to celebrate with you this weekend. I was amazed… mostly because they actually showed up. But also because you have … More Happy 26th Birthday Peter
Wow can you believe it already November?? This year is flying by and soon enough I will be back in Asia wondering why… haha. Nah I am actually kind of excited to get back over there but it is always nice to be home. Speaking of home… Peter is back in town for a few … More Halloween Dinner Date Night and a Quick and Dirty Kettlebell Workout
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