At the time I'm writing this post, please know that my hand is like 92.2% healed. Last month, just two days before the official start of school, I cut my hand. Believe me, it was not intentional and usually I patch up any knicks and bruises myself but this was beyond my scope of TV… Continue reading Story Time: I Cut Myself
Author: Neu
I'm an island girl born and raised, sharing my life's experience as I live, work and travel.
Traveling While Black
Being on the darker end of the skin colour spectrum has great perks...first of all I'll look twenty-something til I'm forty-something. But there's also that whole, folks wanna treat us less than drama, no big deal, racism doesn't exist anymore, etc. etc. I've watched my share of YouTube videos of other black women that have… Continue reading Traveling While Black
Comparison is the thief of joy…
A couple goes into a restaurant and they order different items on the menu. The server brings their food. They both enjoy their (own) food until one asks, "Let me try some of yours", and this is done so innocently. Now your food could genuinely be better than theirs but now they're eating their food… Continue reading Comparison is the thief of joy…
Loon Almond Tree and Potcake!
It's been a little of three weeks since moving to Yangon. So many adventures in such short time. Adventures that I will share soon in some detail. For now, I've been spending my time focusing on the reason I'm here --work. Can't spend all my time touring. But I wanted to share some observations about… Continue reading Loon Almond Tree and Potcake!
Visit to a Buddist Temple
Buddhism is the main religion practiced here although there is no official state religion . In fact, to be more specific Theravada Buddhism. I didn't even know there were different types of Buddhism, although one would think, just like other major religions that have their sects and branches, Buddhism has the same thing. The Shwedagon… Continue reading Visit to a Buddist Temple
Rocky Mountain Adventures
Check out our day trip to the Rocky Mountain National Park. I wish we had had an earlier start to really spend more time actually hiking. Colorado is truly a beautiful state. The air is clean, the mountains are spectacular and there are so many outdoor activities in and around nature.
The List
What is the list?? It's the list of things that I need bring back from Western world with me. The list of things that are easier brought than bought here. Some of these things I brought enough to last a while, but other things, you can never have enough of. Black women natural hair products.… Continue reading The List
Last Days in the CO
After learning that this would be our last summer in Colorado, we decided to make it an adventurous one. We drove (and by we I mean him) to Moab, Utah and visited Arches National Park, known for their natural sandstone arches and beautiful rock formations. Many Americans set up camp grounds in the park and… Continue reading Last Days in the CO
Day 3: Figuring It Out
Moving is by no means easy, and long before the Facebook status update was a lot of paperwork, mental preparations and planning. When I first shared that I was moving to Asia, many people said that I was brave and I got some apprehension due to fear for my safety (which I appreciated the concern.… Continue reading Day 3: Figuring It Out
Sneak Peak
Thank you everyone that's already taken a minute or two to check out my blog. Here's a sneak as to what's to come! I went with some colleagues to a plastic emporium! Like floor to ceiling of plastic containers. I live near a café. I asked if they did take away. This is what I… Continue reading Sneak Peak
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