 How I feel knowing travel is on the horizon! And also a shameless plug to post a picture of my newest nephew!
School is officially out, the early morning alarms are off, and a massive new adventure is on the horizon!
Up first on our summer journey: Sapporo, Japan. We actually boarded our flight the literal day after school wrapped up. Trading the intense July Abu Dhabi heat for the cool, breezy northern climate of Hokkaido was the exact reset we needed. The moment we arrived at the airport in Abu Dhabi, we checked in, dropped our bags, cleared security, and headed straight to the lounge to soak up the relaxation and mentally prepare for the journey ahead.
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The last time I really sat down to check in here, the world was rewriting itself. 2020 came in like whoa, and let’s be completely honest—the years that followed were just life straight-up life-ing.
Between shifting landscapes, navigating the beautiful chaos of the education world, and finding my footing in a completely new chapter here in the UAE, the silence on this blog wasn't planned. It was survival. But if there is one thing you should know about me by now, it’s that I am a survivor—and I don’t just handle the plot twists; I use them to build something bigger. I’m back. And this time? I actually have a plan. Well here we are again! At the end of another year and I have dropped this blogging ball. I enjoy blogging very much but I can't seem to manage my time to sit and write and chronicle life. So here's the condensed version of what happened between April 2021 and now...December 2021.
Personal Update: After going to Turkey my friend and I decided to start a Travel Agency. It went great. Due to personal reasons, I decided to step away from that business to focus on things that truly need my attention...MY HUSBAND, MY MARRIAGE, AND ME! So much of the latter part of 2021 was spent balancing the duties of a travel agent, wife, and teacher returning back to the classroom after being away for a year and a half! What a whirlwind but I came out unscathed! School Update: During Term 1 we followed the hybrid model of teaching. My classes were split in half. One week, half of them physically came to school and the others stayed at home and joined class virtually and they switched every week. This was a little confusing trying to remember who should be sitting in front of me because they all wanted to come to school 100% of the time. In January, when Term 2 starts, they all will be face-to-face which I'm currently preparing for because I have not taught a full class of students since February 2020! Readers, pray for me! Marriage Update: No marriage is perfect so that definitely includes mine. My husband and I have committed ourselves to putting our marriage first and making sure we strengthen it at all times. We have decided that in order for us to get different results, we have to do things differently. So we are reading together, praying together, doing marital check ins and so much more. I'll share more about this in 2022 because I'm so excited about what God is doing in our marriage. So, look for blog posts about this. Blog Update: I plan on posting on a consistent basis. This is a wonderful outlet for all of the creative juices that don't have anywhere to go. I haven't danced or sewn in a very long time so the creativity needs to be expressed! I'll be doing weekly recipes and hopefully some sewing tutorials every now and then! I'm also going to do an activity here in the UAE at least monthly if not more so that means Vlogging! Travel Update: As with most of the world, the current pandemic has slowed down my travels but not my passion. Unique Does Travel. a travel agency birthed from my love and passion for travel, will cater to unique travelers of all ages who want every detail of their vacations planned for them. We'll be hosting trips around the world. Our next expedition will be in December 2022 to Dubai! Habibi come to Dubai! Check out Unique Does Travel for more information! You're all caught up now so get ready because 2022 is going to be one AMAZING YEAR! I'm declaring that right now. What are your goals for 2022? What do you want to accomplish? Thanks in advance for sharing! Happy New year and remember to Be Uniquely You! |
Hey there, I’m Janelle! Welcome to my corner of the world. I’m an international educator by day, and a massive, do-life-big lover of travel, creative sewing, and bold cooking by night. Currently based in the beautiful UAE, I believe the world is too huge to stay limited by what society says about you, and I'm convinced that creating a life you love is the ultimate way to realize we are not defined by anyone else's expectations. From ziplining in Ras Al Khaimah and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia to conquering 6 out of 7 Disneys worldwide, I’m on a mission to see it all (and probably fabric-shopping or food-tasting along the way!). Want big travel experiences but hate the stress of the unknown, the planning, and the endless logistics? You’re in the right place. I share global inspiration here to show you exactly how to break boundaries and explore—and when you’re ready, I can design the perfect custom travel package for you over at Unique Does Travel. CategoriesArchives
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