Can we talk Instagram for a quick sec? I honestly don’t know where my headspace is with this app.. hence why I haven’t posted anything in forever. Like, does Instagram bring you joy? I feel inspired editing videos and making stories, I even feel motivated to shoot photos. But when it comes to posting on the grid? I kind of dread it, like why do I care so much what people thinking of my photos... I’m trying but it’s pretty hard to detach from needing strangers approval. So I’m pretty excited to see all this talk of hiding likes. Thoughts?
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I’ve lost all desire to share cliche photos in front of temples, and iconic tourist spots. It just doesn’t inspire me anymore. And why would I post something that doesn’t inspire me?
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Basically this is want I want to share more. Photos like this. Raw scenes. Motorbiking. Street food. I want to share more of actual everyday scenes here in Vietnam.
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I drive past this spot all the time on my way into the city centre, and every time I think how nicely aligned Bitexico tower is. It’s not glamorous (there’s literally trash everywhere, it’s utterly shocking). But living abroad isn’t all glamorous either, nor is travelling or teaching. So why should I pretend like life is and only post picture perfect scenes?
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I just kind of needed a little vent, and wanted to give a heads up that I’m going to be playing around with this app more to hopefully bring back some of the joy to sharing! ✨ #vietnam #saigon
Chúc mừng năm mới | happy new year ✨
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Today is the first day of Tet, the lunar new year, and Vietnam’s biggest holiday. It’s a time when the slate is cleaned, wishes are made and gifts given. Vietnam has been my home for the past few years, and will undoubtedly be a part of me forever more and I hope celebrating Tet will be also. To all my Vietnamese friends, may this year bring you health, love and happiness ⭐️ #tet #chucmungnammoi
2018 was full of memories, love, change, struggle and growth. This was a pivotal year in my life as I moved to Southeast Asia to peruse to my dream of teaching abroad. Living in Vietnam I have experienced new cultures, met amazing people, and pushed the limits of my comfort zone. I am grateful for where I am now.
In 2019 intend to travel as much as I can. I intend to live simply. I intend to cut things out of my life that bring me stress or unhappiness. I intend to live in the present moment. I intend to be mindful as I got about my day. I intend to not over analyze and over think things. I intend to not take life too seriously. Most importantly I intend to continue to grow and to fall in love with myself. I am optimistic for what this year holds and the journey ahead. .
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Ermmmmm, what. the. heck. Over the past few days I’ve gained 150 new friends on here and somehow we’ve hit 4k!? If I tell you something about me will you tell me something about you
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Here goes: Saigon is home Teaching is work Peach ice tea is life @quinnxcii is a genius I think my reruns of Brooklyn99 are driving my roomie crazy (I vibe with captain holt strongly) I am a child of the sun and I NEED it biggest life lesson: I control my own happiness and ain’t no one gonna mess with it
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Right. Your turn! Tell me something about you and lets get to know each other better! Where do you live? Have you been to Vietnam?! Current song on repeat!?
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@tuyentrr #myvietnam #saigon