In the absence of a dog, I could love a cat. Or a chicken. Or an elephant. But definitely not a monkey. My stomach isn’t as strong as I thought it was. 😦 Massaman curry, delicious but I have to be careful as I’ve gotten sick one too many times… Trent has fared better. Motorbikes … More A few life lessons from Sabbatical II SE Asia
When we first decided we wanted to take a sabbatical, to leave our jobs for a full year and LIVE FOR A LIVING, we weren’t yet clear on where we would go or what we would do or exactly when we would do it. And to be honest, we are still planning to leave lots … More The Long-Awaited Birth of our Sabbatical Travel Itinerary–oh, the places we’ll go!
As you experience any big life change, it is often reassuring and motivating to reflect on the wise words of others who have gone before you. As my husband and I have been planning for our sabbatical, we have often relied on the encouragement and inspiration of others to keep going, to get past the … More 100+ Provocative Quotes to Inspire Your Sabbatical or Amazing Adventure!
Why a sabbatical? About a year ago, I came home after a long day at work, completely stressed out and depleted. The bouts of anxiety and exhaustion on both the personal and professional fronts were becoming more and more frequent and the time needed to recover was becoming longer and longer. The weekends were no … More Living for a living: our decision to take a year-long sabbatical
The Found Year 