Sarah VanHoose
I don’t know about you, but self-care used to be a foreign concept to me. Was it a pedicure? Was it positive self-talk? Meditation? Alone time? I’ve learned that self-care is a lot of things, and above all – for me it has become an absolute necessity in order to function well, and take care …
Isla is now a regular topic of conversation in our house as I’m more than waist deep in this blogging adventure, and ideally about two years out from a departure date. (Check out the original crazy idea blog that started this blog here.) I mentioned in passing to my husband something about transportation; and he said, “Sarah, …
The other day I called my husband on the way home from work to check in, as he was going to need to take off soon after I arrived to travel for work. Asking what the girls were up to I found out that they had gotten in trouble and were in their rooms. A …
Leaving a legacy seems a daunting task. How do I live a life full enough and impactful enough to be remembered fondly? That is the goal I imagine; to leave others with memories that are by and large positive ones. I’ve been contemplating this idea of legacy lately. A relative of mine recently passed away …
There was a time in my leadership career that I thought (incorrectly, of course) that I was something special, so I don’t think I should think more of becoming a better leader. I was the youngest leader in my field within our organization for a moment. Traditionally, I worked my way up, growing in responsibility …
I have to tell you more about this little island that we fell in love with, Isla Mujeres. It all started from my whole crazy idea about relocating for a couple of years back. In case you missed it, check out the original post that started this whole thing here. Isla Mujeres is a small …
I’m not a born and raised camper. I can recall camping with my family once, and it wasn’t at a campground but some big field somewhere. But maybe it was a camper’s hideaway. And I think it was fun. James didn’t camp much as a kid either. And we’re not very traditional outdoorsy people. I …