The end… or the beginning?

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Could there be a more ominous title? The answer is yes. But I’ll save it for my next click-bait update 😉

In all seriousness, holy 2020. What the hell happened and how do we make it… continue!

Yep. How do we make it happen again?!

One thing I love about pain that’s what she said is how much clarity you gain on the other side.…

How I Used App in the Air to Navigate Covid-19 Travel

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2020 is the year we couldn’t make up if we tried. But rather than lament at the restrictions, I’m learning to how to adapt and adjust.

The only thing constant in life is change, and after quarantining for 4 months straight in my apartment (leaving just 3x total), I was ready to see if a social-distanced trip was possible in the middle of the Indian Ocean.…

“Racism isn’t getting worse— it’s just getting filmed.”

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"Racism isn't getting worse— it's getting filmed." - Gloria Atanmo // The Blog Abroad

“Racism isn’t getting worse— it’s just getting filmed.” Will Smith had it right when he said this a while ago.

I don’t speak for the Black community; I speak with them. And I’d apologize for my tone, but you’ll just have to excuse my manners as my exhaustion and hopelessness for this country is the only voice I can speak with right now.…

Irresponsible Blogging: My $2500 Mistake

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Some mistakes are expensive. $2500 was the particular price tag of this one.

First and foremost, welcome to all the first-time readers who are clicking on this because nosey; I want to make sure you know that I’m onto your ways, ha.

Anyways, it’s no secret that most bloggers are ashamed of the facepalm-worthy mistakes we’ve made on our journey.…

3 steps to discovering your life’s purpose

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“What am I meant to do with my life? What is my purpose? What am I here for?”

Beyond the quarter or mid-life crisis monologue, you’ve likely asked yourself these questions over time and never really put in the effort to think about it.

After coaching hundreds of bloggers and entrepreneurs in the last 3 years, I’ve finally figured out an equation that will help you find clarity in your life’s legacy.…

Identifying weakness: the real reason I chopped my hair

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Identifying my weakness: The real reason I chopped my hair

If you know anything about me and how I operate, I’m highly strategic about most aspects of my life.

Before I’ve done something, I’ve already mapped out why I need to do it, because the dance around the playground of pros and cons can be never-ending.

Without sounding like an extremist, I’ve always been someone who’s either all in or all out.…

My Next Chapter and the Power of Letting Go

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Last week I sent an email to over 10,000 people titled, “You might want to unsubscribe. I’ve changed.” 

Dramatic, much? LOL. In typical Aries fashion, I wanted to make a bold statement letting people know that in the last 7 years that I’ve had this blog, you might’ve seen 5 different versions of me, and I’m not sure which one people are sticking around for.…

WARNING: Tiger King is immensely triggering

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In the past few days, the world quickly became united by two subjects: Covid-19 and Tiger King. The year is 2020 and this is real life.

Trying to make the most of these uncertain times we’re in, I figured I’d indulge in what seemed to be written off as garbage TV and cheap entertainment.

Not a single thing I saw or read beforehand would’ve prepared me for what eventually played out, and that’s the sole motivation for writing this now.…

My Rollercoaster 2019: Post-Surgery Struggles, Suicidal Thoughts, & Recovery

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Blogging, my old friend. It’s been a year since my last blog post, and this wasn’t how I imagined I’d return, alas, here we are.

It’s a horrifying thing to write such vulnerable accounts of your life, but I’m a firm believer that the most powerful thing you can do, is share your story, and liberate others who feel trapped and alone by their circumstances.…

29th Birthday Announcement: I Moved to Malta!

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29th Birthday Announcement: I Moved to Malta! | The Blog Abroad

What better way to usher in the last year of your 20’s than by signing a 12-month lease on a penthouse in a small Mediterranean island under Italy?

No—I’m genuinely asking. Maybe there’s time to back out? *fires smoke signals to the far west*

As I was flipping through hundreds of journal entries that filled up my “Year 28” journal, I also quickly read over last year’s birthday reflections post and the growth is so apparent.…

I’ve been traveling with an ovarian cyst the size of a watermelon

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I've been traveling with an ovarian cyst the size of a watermelon | The Blog Abroad

Whooosah, this was hard to write. But I hope that by reading, you can walk away with the universal truth that the failure to acknowledge something’s presence has never and will never make it go away.

Getting to the root of the problem, whether in your health, finances, or broken relationships, is the only way you’ll ever find a solution, breakthrough, or closure.

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