So anyone who follows my blog knows that I have two planning styles. One is distinctly more popular on this blog. My bullet journal gets significantly more attention than my "main" planner. I still use both daily. I wanted to talk a little bit about why I still use my Erin Condren Life Planner and … Continue reading Why I still use a Sticker Planner
For 3 weeks this month, I was without a computer. While I am well aware that this isn't actually that big of a deal, I use my computer a lot. I like to toss on youtube videos if I'm drawing or painting. I use it to design lessons for my students. I keep in touch … Continue reading Lessons I learned during my Digital Detox
I hate to say it, but I'm in my late 20s. While my life isn't perfect - I think most of my family and friends would say I have my shit together. I"m living abroad which is something I always wanted to do. I have hobbies that make me happy. I have had a number … Continue reading Little Changes to make in your Late 20s
When I was in the states, I dragged my friend into a toy store in my hometown simply for the novelty. I thought maybe I would find something to pick up for my nephews. While we were walking around, my friend found something right up my street and bought it for me on the spot. … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Sticker Art as a new Hobby
September was busy. I started in Washington for the first couple of days and then I flew back to Spain. I had to move from Zaragoza to Cartagena on my own on the 7th of September which was an absolute handful. By the 17th, I was starting school. To make this month a little more … Continue reading 4, 3, 2, 1! How was September?
Here I am in year two of living in Spain. I've signed a lease and moved into a room, rather than a whole apartment. Not only does this save me a ridiculous amount of hassle dealing with utilities and internet, it also saves me the money it would take to furnish. Both of my rooms … Continue reading How I Make a Furnished Apartment feel like Home
So most of the people who follow this blog with commitment are almost definitely familiar with me. However, as personal as planning, traveling and life abroad is - I don't actually talk that much about me the person. So even if you've known me for a million years - here are 28 facts that not … Continue reading 28th Birthday? 28 Facts about me
Here we are, at the end of another month. July. What an obnoxious month. Seriously - I was going nuts. It was about a hundred degrees here daily. Air conditioning is not a given anywhere - least of all in apartments. Sleeping was tough. Plus I got to add in my favorite part of Spain … Continue reading July! July! July! Never seemed so Strange!
So this is the finale about my time decluttering and organizing my sister's house. I wanted to talk not only about the outcome but my experience helping her over ten days. The one disclaimer I'm going to make right from the start is that I did not feel we were "finished" when I left. There … Continue reading Decluttering with my sister: The finale
In December, I visited my sister at her house for the first time in a few years. Since the last time I was able to get to Germany, she had moved three times. Within those moves, she hadn't had a ton of oppertunities to declutter her objects. When I arrived, her guest room was … Continue reading The Declutter and Reorganize: Part 2
The Minimalist Abroad 