It’s not my first Christmas away from family and friends but it feels different because I did not necessarily choose … More
Category: pandemic 2020
The ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign in Japan during the Pandemic, Travelling Safely while Supporting the Travel Industry
There is a pandemic raging right? Economies are hurting and much thought is being given, to just how to manage … More
Social Distancing While Enjoying Autumn in Karuizawa, Japan
Alas, I jumped on the Shinkansen (bullet train) and went to see some friends in Karuizawa. The need to get … More
Being Far Away from Family During this Pandemic is Rather Challenging
Oh, how I wish I were near to my family near and dear This time being abroad can be hard … More
Travelling Anywhere is on the Back burner for a while
It’s enough for me to leave my house from Monday to Friday, ride the train for a few minutes and … More
It is ok to be lonely and tackle it intentionally
Being lonely happens to many of us, be intentional about addressing this in your life instead of feeling bad about this.
2020 is reminding me to take pleasure in the simple things
It’s summer break for me now and it was a long time in coming. The usual month of summer break … More
Are you keeping your hopes and dreams alive?
As Langston Hughes stated, “Hold fast to your dreams…” This pandemic might threaten to rob you have your dreams, keep dreaming and planning.
Pivoting Mentally with These Unprecedented Times
Staying mentally and emotionally well during the pandemic and moving forward step by step is an important part of self-care.
Wear Mask, Wash Hands, Social Distance…Is this the New Normal?
What can I say, these are uncertain times that all of us are learning to navigate one day at a … More
