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The Beauty of Lived-In: My Childhood Home
After a wild ride of job loss and life confusion, Tram returns to her childhood home, which turns out to be the ultimate staycation spot. With her family, she discovers that a rundown apartment is actually a treasure chest of memories. With gratefulness and a hint of humor, she embraces the quirks of home life—like…
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L’abri: Goodbye, Switzerland
The narrative describes Tram’s transformative six-day experience at L’abri in the Swiss Alps. Seeking deeper faith, she blends study, work, and community, forging meaningful connections with new friends. Despite initial setbacks, like losing her suitcase, Tram finds spiritual fulfillment, learns valuable life lessons, and expresses gratitude for her journey.
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Gratitude & Growth: My Best Student Award Experience
Tram reflects on a memorable graduation experience in Switzerland, where she hosted a Friendsgiving and received the Best Student Award. Tram express gratitude for the journey, the friendships formed, and the life lessons learned, alongside the beauty of winter scenery. The next adventure awaits in Vietnam.
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Rivers from Desert: Him All Along
Tram reflects on her blog’s transformation into Simply Homemaker and her upcoming six-week journey in Vietnam, sharing insights on faith and God’s provision. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering control and relying on divine love. Tram expresses gratitude for her support system and the personal growth experienced throughout her journey.
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Finding Home: Adventures and Memories in Europe
Tram shares her enriching experiences during a study abroad in Europe, expressing a newfound appreciation for connecting with family and exploring various cultures. She reflects on her growth and joy in simple home life, recalling cherished childhood memories, and anticipate returning home after traveling extensively, feeling grateful for the journey ahead.
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Last month in St. Gallen
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another casual update! After being very sad last weekend, I have recovered and had a very successful week of class. I submitted a paper, had a presentation, and had class from 8:15 to 6 Monday to Thursday. Today is Friday and I’m on a flight to Prague! Life was very…
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A Little Note for Myself (10/25/2024)
For about once a year, there is one day where I’m so sad that I would close all my curtains, put my fluffy socks on, and crawl into my bed and cry. Today was that day. I just started falling asleep when my friend Veselina (who didn’t know I was taking my sad nap) knocked…
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Edelweiss
So, Tram learned that booking train tickets at midnight can be a costly affair, especially when you mistook the date and lost 120 euros. But fear not! Between baking pies in the Black Forest and hitting the Sound of Music tour, she’s determined to bloom like an edelweiss—strong and cheerful, despite travel mishaps.
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25 Life Lessons I Learned by 25
In this blog post, the author announces a shift to biweekly blogging to allow more time for reflection. Sharing 25 life lessons learned over 25 years, the author emphasizes the significance of faith, relationships, self-care, and humility. The post encourages readers to appreciate life’s moments, document experiences, and embrace new challenges while highlighting the importance…
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1 month in St. Gallen
Tram describes her experiences in Switzerland over the past month, including adjusting to the rainy weather, busy class schedule, and newfound friendships. She shares adventures to Bern and Thun, a developing sense of purpose, and requests for cooking recipes, worship song suggestions, and insights on living in a new country.
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