There are lots of travel posts floating around the web, but most of those are from people who are traveling for fun. If you're a Third Culture Kid like me, or perhaps work away from your passport country, you know that traveling isn't always exciting and happy. You're dealing with difficult goodbyes, loss of everything you know, overwhelm, and if you're by yourself, possibly even loneliness. Long flights are tedious, but processing so much at the same time makes it even harder. So here is a TCK inspired checklist and a few tips for those long flights! 

This is going to sound weird, but not only do I love my work, but I also find it extremely cozy and comfortable. How, you ask? I think it's based on two things: having a pleasing aesthetic to your surroundings and incorporating elements of hygge. 

First off, let's address hygge and explain what that is a bit. 

The New Year is off to a very rapid start already, and it's about that time of January when everything is just plain overwhelming. Especially for creative entrepreneurs, bloggers, self-employed, work-from-home friends. I've always promised that this blog is going to be real, and there's no faking it here, so let's just all agree: Sometimes, the perseverance drops drastically. If you're in the same boat as I often find myself in, don't worry! It's part of the flow. But three things that make it easier to stick to it are a plan, some organization, and a lot of encouragement. So here are my top 12 top picks for goal-getters out there who might need some direction and a little fun back in the routine!