Asia’s Alley

Starting off the new year, there are always the reoccurring themes of self-improvement, celebration, and reflection. 2018 was a year of growth that was filled with lots of lessons, laughs, and love. I hope everyone had a wonderful year and that 2019 is even better! A couple of my goals for 2018 were to learn […]

It’s always an interesting challenge when it comes to blog time. But I secretly enjoy it because it forces me to reflect on the moments that have happened in the past couple months and to take the time to write on my experiences. Life can get so busy that it’s easy to keep going but […]

Dating again after the death of a spouse can be an intimidating experience. It can bring out feelings of guilt and betrayal for the person dating again. It can also bring out feelings of confusion and concern from friends, family, and those who were close to the deceased spouse. Some questions widows may cross are: […]

It has always been an item on my bucket list to volunteer abroad. This summer I taught English in Ubud, Bali. Ubud is a magical city filled with fascinating culture and friendly hearts. I was placed in a classroom with about 15 students whose ages ranged from 7-9 years old. The first day I had […]