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Beyond the Noise: In Search of Purpose
Exploring purpose is a beautifully complex, interwoven network – one that underpins life itself. I believe each of us, at some point, will come face to face with it, called to answer one of life’s most fascinating and challenging questions: What is mine? Rewind Last time I wrote a blog, I was curled up on...
After some time away from blogging, recent developments have pulled me back, urging me to write again. Sitting on a couch in Alkmaar, Netherlands, next to a cat named Charcoal (whom I named, of course) – I find myself reflecting on where life has taken me, and I feel compelled to sit down and write...
I have always loved using the term ‘whirlwind’ to describe my life. I feel it is truly the only word that encompasses what it feels like to be 25 and figuring things out. The constant ebbs and flows, the lifting ups and then falling downs. All of it. The art of learning, listening and growing...
Trying to write a piece on my life at the moment feels somewhat impossible. I’ve been contemplating writing a blog for a while, wondering how I could ever even start. I always strive to be as honest as possible and so in doing that, I want to share it all – the good and the...
After almost 1 year in South Korea, and a few months after my departure, I would like to reflect back on my experience. (Better late than never, right?) I think every person who comes to Korea chooses to experience it differently, whether that’s diving into the culture, the scenery, the food or merely the day-to-day...
Before leaving for South Korea, I did my research. Tons of it. Looking into how others experienced the move, finding tips and tricks on how to adjust easily to the new way of life. I took notes, watched videos and when I arrived here I did my best to put that all into practice. But,...
So. It’s been almost 2 months since I arrived at Incheon Airport, South Korea. Life has been interesting, exciting and one hell of an adventure. But today, I reflect back on my journey to get here. In short, I planned to come here to teach English. South Korea’s appeal was largely due to the structured...