Tag: moving
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You Get to Decide
The author reflects on their journey over the past seven years in the United States, countering their grandmother’s comment about being “empty handed.” She cherishes personal growth, friendships, and new experiences in Florida. Emphasizing gratitude, she embraces a season of routine, contentment, and joy, determined to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
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Life in Orlando, pt. 1!
Tram reflects on her first week as a full-time ministry worker after moving to Orlando. Despite feeling lonely and missing past homes, she embraces new experiences, including supportive coworkers and inviting social interactions. Adjusting to a quieter life, she remains optimistic about her future while finding joy in daily routines and connections.
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A New Chapter: Orlando, Florida
In June, Tram reflects on her journey to Orlando for a new ministry job. After a busy graduation with family, she embraces a slower pace in life, focusing on settling in, building routines, and exploring her new environment. Tram plans to enjoy summer reading, cooking, and making friends while sharing her adventures.
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Canyon
Hello friends, Does “next step” usually scare anybody? Not me, usually— but this time around, with this new change, my head is spinning a little bit. I feel like I’m given one more chance— three more years— to stay in the States. I feel like I have something to prove. Like this is the place,…
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Everlasting Arms
Tram reflects on completing her master’s degree after two transformative years filled with travel, competition, and hard work. She cherishes her time with family and friends, shares her feelings of nostalgia and gratitude for Virginia, and prepares for new beginnings while embracing the love and guidance of her faith.
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Waking to the Birds
As May arrives in Virginia, Tram reflects on a fulfilling spring marked by personal growth, job offers, and strong community ties. Graduating soon, she is excited to begin a full-time ministry role as a senior financial analyst and embrace upcoming adventures, though leaving her current home evokes bittersweet feelings.
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Budding Plants
Tran reflects on the transition from winter to spring, noting a busy schedule with school and an internship at World Vision. She expresses gratitude for realizing her dreams and the importance of faith, community, and personal growth. Embracing change while appreciating familiar comforts, she seeks guidance and fulfillment in her journey ahead.
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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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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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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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simply homemaker 