30 Before 30

I turned 29 two months… it’s hard to believe this is my last year in my twenties! On the eve of my Birthday I decided to start a 30 things to do before I turn… View Post

Plan a Trip & Don’t Forget Your Watch

Riverdean Watches approached me as an influencer via my Instagram account. I will admit, I am a FitBit person, but after wearing their watches on vacations I won’t leave for a trip without one. Watches… View Post

Kiwi Experience Bus Pass

When I first arrived in New Zealand back in January, I was only planning on being here for 5 months. I did not want to buy a car (because of the cost of the car,… View Post

Month Ten: Why I love Auckland, and Why I Don’t Want to Leave

“Paris is the City of Love, but Auckland is the City of Many Lovers.” – Lonely Planet Auckland didn’t win me over at first. It seemed like any other city in the summertime. I also… View Post

Month Seven: On My Own Again

Time flies when you’re having fun. Time also flies when you’re busy living life. Since my last update, I have been to 6 new countries and nailed a full time job. It funny how life… View Post

Month Four: Summer is Coming

It’s now December. I have been abroad for four months and working full time for my host family for three. I have realized this is not for me; Au Pairing that is. Unfortunately, the family… View Post

Month Three: The Stages of Culture Shock

I stubbornly thought I wouldn’t have culture shock. “I’ve lived there before… I know what its going to be like,” I said to myself and others. Maybe it was me being confident. Maybe it was… View Post

Month Two: Finding Routine

I’ve now lived abroad for 2 months, but have been working full time for one. Since the children are back at school and have regular activities, I’ve found it has helped me come up with a… View Post