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The 2021 Digital & Printable Goal Planner (now on Etsy!)
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Surprising my husband with a treasure hunt for his birthday
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Free January 2021 Desktop & Mobile Wallpaper
Every month, I design calendar wallpapers to not only help you organize your life but also brighten your day! This is a popular request from my followers who wanted to see a glimpse of their calendar in the quickest way possible.
Feel free to personalize it and make it your own! My subscribers like to circle important dates like events, birthdays, and even paydays. (more…)
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Lasik Eye Surgery Vlog | FEMTO-Lasik Surgery in Germany
I’m not nearsighted anymore! ? I’ve always had glasses since I was 7 years old and after that, my eyes just got worse and worse, almost reaching -8.00. Crazy! I finally got my eyes corrected and thought I’d vlog the experience for any one of you guys who are interested in getting LASIK eye surgery. (more…)
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Self Care Ideas When You Don’t Have Time
My life is feeling much more well-balanced as opposed to focusing only on one area of life, like work. As important as it is to make a living and as much as I relate my self-value to work, it’s not everything. Some of us are just workaholics. I used to even “backdoor brag” about how much work I was doing like:
Ugh, I’m getting sick because I haven’t been sleeping enough from all the work I’m getting.
*eye roll* ?
And I thought that was a good thing! Because I equated my value to the amount of work I was doing. And I would work a lot to keep my self-value high. And whether I knew it or not, I ended making decisions to choose work over my health. So not only would I sleep less, but I would also skip bathroom breaks until I could no longer hold it. And when I do that, I’m basically saying, “I choose work over my health.”
And now my doctor is telling me to stop that or I’ll get UTI. I know this sounds like too much information but I wanted to share this because you might see where you could be making yourself a second, third or fourth priority. That said, workaholic or not, some of us are just really busy. And I totally get that. But that doesn’t mean our health has to suffer.
So today’s video is going to be specifically about mental health because it can easily get overlooked. And when we improve our mental health, our physical health usually follows. So I’ll share really simple things I’ve done to improved mine even when I’m busy. Feel free to take anything I share and make it yours. And each thing I share can be done in as little as 10 minutes. (more…)
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Free December 2020 Desktop & Mobile Wallpaper
Every month, I design calendar wallpapers & printables to not only help you organize your life but also brighten your day! This isn’t necessarily a blogging resource but it was a popular request from my followers who wanted to see a glimpse of their calendar in the quickest way possible.
Feel free to personalize it and make it your own! My subscribers like to circle important dates like events, birthdays, and even paydays.
If you love these wallpapers, I’d love to see it in action! Post a photo on your Instagram story/feed of your experience with my wallpapers and tag @travelingpetitegirl. Your photo might be shared by my account (with credits to you, of course!) for extra exposure of your account or blog. (more…)
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I Got Hacked! What To Do When You Get Hacked & How to Prevent It
What I thought was a petty move to change my Instagram account handle, turned out to be MUUUUCH bigger. Two weeks ago, I experienced one of the worst nightmares that could happen to any content creator. I got hacked. Everywhere. Instagram. Facebook. Email. Bluehost. And even Teachable and Transferwise (I found out this hacker tried to steal $500 USD from me). And the last straw was when my blog, the headquarters of my content, got deleted and defaced.
In today’s video, I share how I got hacked, how I restored all my accounts within 24 hours, and what I did to prevent it from happening in the future. (more…)
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How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome (and use it to your advantage)
Do you ever feel like you’re in this state of paralysis where you think you’re not good enough and you’re scared of people finding out and you’re afraid you might get exposed as a fraud, a liar, or an impostor? You’re not alone, and there’s a word for it. It’s called impostor syndrome.
And if you’re feeling this way, I totally get you. It’s super uncomfortable, and it’s stressful, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. You can actually use it to your advantage. How? Keep on reading 🙂
So let’s talk about impostor syndrome!
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How I Married a Random Guy I Met in a Hotel in Guam
I drove back home at 4 am, thinking I was never going to see Vivek again. He was leaving for Japan in a few hours and I didn’t give him my real name or my number. I took my meeting him as a random but pleasant 4-hour conversation with a stranger in the middle of the night.
I got back home and moved on with my life. Little did I know, I would wake up to a message on Instagram from a guy saying he felt dumb for never asking my name or my number, and how he had been looking all over the internet for me.
2 months later, we would go on our very first date in Thailand for 10 days.
5 months after that, I would visit him for the first time in Okinawa.
1 year later, I would move in with him.
And 1 year after that, he would propose and we would get married.
I had the intention of being single before we met. I originally wanted to date men to make myself more comfortable around them (given my past). Who knew that through this journey, I would actually meet my future husband ♥
Here’s the story of how my husband and I randomly met each other at a hotel party, how we dated long distance, and how we got married. Not just sharing my side, but my husband’s side too 🙂 (more…)
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How to Get Inspired When You’re in a Rut
As a content creator, I always have to get myself into a certain mood in order to create. But feeling motivated and feeling inspired has a shelf-life and I can’t depend on waiting for this feeling. If I did then I wouldn’t be here making this video. In fact, my goal has been to post consistently every week and it’s been difficult because I’d wait for myself to be inspired. And where did that get me? Nowhere really. I was only able to post for 3 weeks straight.
And because I let myself down, I get in a rut. And because I’m in a rut, I don’t create. And because I’m not creating, it makes me feel stuck. And when I’m stuck, I just want to spend my money on frivolous things, and then my bank account dips and it just makes me feel even worse.
So I feel like I get stuck at least once a week. And there are a few things I’ve learned to get myself unstuck, reignite the spark inside, and find inspiration to create. Sometimes, it’s not just to create but to also love my husband, take care of my cats, call my family, and make friends. Just going out there to experience this gift of life that I have.
So if you feel stuck in a rut and you want to get inspired, watch my video. (more…)
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Slow Living Weekend Routine | Cooking breakfast & baking banana bread
I never had a word to name what my everyday life looked like. I just knew I liked simplifying my life and enjoying the little things. Turns out there was a name for it and it’s called “slow living” or “hygge.” I wouldn’t say I live a perfect slow living lifestyle but I do like to incorporate elements of it into my daily activities.
And I do believe it has contributed to being content with what I have (and with what I don’t have). Especially after cutting off excess baggage from previous relationships and hardships, and even things in my closet.
Here’s what I like to do in the weekend to live a slower-paced lifestyle. It’s a great way to take a step back from the grind of life. And I hope it inspires you to take a step back and slow things down too. ♥ Here’s my day in the life of slow living, hygge, or whatever you want to call it. (more…)
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Free November 2020 Desktop & Mobile Wallpaper
Every month, I design calendar wallpapers & printables to not only help you organize your life but also brighten your day! This isn’t necessarily a blogging resource but it was a popular request from my followers who wanted to see a glimpse of their calendar in the quickest way possible.
Feel free to personalize it and make it your own! My subscribers like to circle important dates like events, birthdays, and even paydays.
If you love these wallpapers, I’d love to see it in action! Post a photo on your Instagram story/feed of your experience with my wallpapers and tag @travelingpetitegirl. Your photo might be shared by my account (with credits to you, of course!) for extra exposure of your account or blog. (more…)
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I adopted 2 feral kittens! (how to prepare for new kittens & what to expect in the first month)
I’m a cat mom! It’s been almost 2 months since I adopted kittens and it’s been quite a whirlwind. I’ve always wanted cats. When I was in Japan, I’d always visit cat cafes. ALL THE TIME. But it wasn’t a good time to adopt. Finally, we moved here to Germany and after we got settled in our home, we got kittens through a local adoption Facebook group. Here’s my experience adopting feral kittens, preparing for their arrival and what it was like the 30 days after they arrived. #kittens #adopt #adoptdontshop (more…)
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How to Make Easy Chai Tea (the way my Indian mom makes it)
It’s been getting colder recently and which means I’ve been craving for a spiced drink to warm me up. Then, I remembered the chai tea my mother-in-law made every day when she was visiting my husband and me for a month. I remember the spicy kick and fresh ginger flavor the first time I had it.
My mom taught me how to make it and she said to share her recipe freely with you guys. So I hope you get to enjoy this homemade chai recipe that you can easily make. It’s not your traditional chai recipe but it’s an easy recipe to recreate at home. You won’t be going back to Starbucks for chai tea lattes anymore 😉 (more…)
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