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What I Was As much as This Month
This September I spent your entire month in Tbilisi, Georgia (shock, shock!). I’ve been engaged on my goal of writing a blog post every week, and having some enjoyable whereas I’m at it! This month wasn’t all enjoyable although, I needed to ship in my laptop for repairs (ahhh!!) AND the brand new headphones I ordered from the US don’t work with my laptop. So… that’s nice.
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The place I Went in September
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- and… um… that’s it.
Consuming Georgian wine!
Highlights
Listed below are the perfect moments from the month of September!
Enjoyable Time With Associates
This month I made positive to put aside a couple of evenings for enjoyable with mates! (In small teams after all). It was good to benefit from the final little little bit of heat climate by having wine below the celebs of a buddy’s new home, or having fun with home made cocktails whereas enjoying Playing cards Towards Humanity.
I’ve actually been attempting to understand the social issues I’m able to do as a result of I’m so fortunate to stay in a rustic with very low COVID instances (for now…). I’ve solely actually been saying sure to smaller group occasions, and normally solely as soon as per week proper now. However this implies I can actually admire them and have quite a lot of enjoyable whereas I’m there!
Take a look at everybody napping collectively!
My Cats Hate Every Different Much less
In case you missed last month’s recap, Chris and I rescued a kitten on the facet of the street. My older cat HATED him and refused to be in the identical room as him. She even hissed at me when she may odor him on me!
Now they’re lastly beginning to get alongside… generally.
They’ll play collectively for about quarter-hour till the older cat remembers she hates him, after which there’s a number of yowling as she smacks him a bit too exhausting. Fortunately he’s not traumatized and continues to continuously bug her. He follows her round the home, jumps on her again whereas she’s pooping, and interrupts her naps by poking her within the face.
For essentially the most half, they will now be in the identical room collectively. We nonetheless separate them at night time, and generally we have to put the kitten in day out when he gained’t depart our huge floof alone. However progress is progress!
First e book down!
Second e book down!
Studying My Enneagram Books
As I’ve talked about a couple of instances now, I’m form of completely obsessed with the Enneagram.
Along with writing 1 weblog publish per week, I even have a second autumn objective of studying 4 Enneagram books in 3 months. (2 huge ones and a pair of small ones). I positioned an order final month for 2 new Enneagram books they usually arrived! I already completed one in all them (about the best way to help other people find their Enneagram type!!), and I’m simply over midway by one other one!
Now that I’m 2.5 books down by the top of September, I believe I’d really end this objective a month early!!
Georgian bread and cheese on the balcony for brunch!
Writing New Weblog Posts Each Week!
One month down, three months to go: I efficiently wrote 1 weblog publish per week throughout September! Granted, one in all these weblog posts was on one other web site, but it’s 10,000 words long so that you’ll have to chop me some slack on that one.
I’ve actually been having fun with this problem as a result of it’s not nearly writing extra, it’s about writing issues I’m obsessed with. I don’t need to simply crank out journey, train overseas, high 10’s, or affiliate posts. I’m going to be opening up and writing issues I really need to write.
To be trustworthy, I used to be really very nervous to write down the Enneagram post earlier this month as a result of it has virtually nothing to do with journey, and I assumed you wouldn’t have an interest. However then I spotted, quite a lot of you aren’t all for instructing overseas both, and I by no means let that cease me. Not everybody needs to be all for each single publish I write and that’s okay.
However on high of that, I additionally had some imposter syndrome! I used to be fearful I didn’t know sufficient concerning the Enneagram to share it. In fact, that is ridiculous contemplating I’ve learn a number of books, listened to tons of Podcasts, and watched numerous Youtube movies. I even joined an Enneagram webinar earlier this month. So yeah, I went for it and I’m so glad I did!
That is my view all day day by day
Challenges
Final month wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Right here’s what didn’t go so nicely…
My Pc Wouldn’t Hook up with the Web!
I had the craziest laptop drawback earlier this month, which meant I needed to go with out a pc for a number of days!
I used to be sitting there engaged on my laptop when unexpectedly it disconnected from the web. Not solely that, however I couldn’t reconnect it doesn’t matter what I did, and I couldn’t even hook up with my hotspot! Now I’ve lived on this house since January and by no means had an issue. The wifi works for all our different units and my hotspot would work for Chris. It was weird! However then randomly later that day my web began working once more…
Two days later, it occurred AGAIN proper in the course of my admissions interviews. I needed to have somebody cowl the remainder of my interviews for the day, whereas I spent over an hour with Apple tech help who mentioned it should be a {hardware} situation.
Fortunately there’s an authorized Apple tech place right here in Tbilisi, however they insisted I wait two days and produce it in. In fact, my web begins working once more later that day, however I nonetheless have to deliver it in as a result of it KEEPS occurring. However not like the US, they will’t do the diagnostic checks whereas I’m there, and have to take my laptop computer for a number of days. AHHH!! My laptop computer is my solely laptop, and I exploit it for work, so clearly, this can be a catastrophe.
However then after two days they name me and say there’s NOTHING mistaken with my laptop. What??
I actually didn’t imagine them however there was nothing to do besides take it residence. However the second I introduced it residence I plugged the whole lot in… the web doesn’t work. What the precise F***?!
Chris and I hop within the cab to take it again to the store, and I resolve to verify within the cab and see if my hotspot will work… and it does?! What? WHAT??
So throughout this time Chris begins googling within the automobile and comes throughout an previous discussion board publish from a couple of years in the past the place somebody mentions that USB units can generally intervene with wifi… and I had JUST purchased a USB extender so I may plug in my USB work headphones, my USB desk lamp, and my USB mouse/ keyboard on the identical time. I removed the USB extender and… what have you learnt!
So principally Chris and I arrived on the apple help place proper as we realized the issue, after which promptly ordered one other taxi residence. Whoopsies!
Weirdest laptop drawback ever.
buns all day day by day
My Hair is a Catastrophe
So… this has been a problem for the previous couple of months however my hair is AWFUL in Tbilisi. SO BAD.
I’ve been following the Curly Girl Method for a couple of years now, and my hair is trying so a lot better. However over the months my hair retains getting worse and worse.
When I attempt to detangle my hair within the bathe, it takes about 5x longer than it ought to (I simply flip the water off now), and it seems like I’m attempting to detangle my hair with a kind of 2 in 1 shampoo conditioners, fairly than my precise good conditioner. It additionally feels just like the conditioner will not be penetrating my hair in any respect, and my hair even feels squeaky like I’ve simply put a bunch of shampoo in it.
Not solely that, however my hair seems like absolute CRAP when it’s dry. The day I wash it my hair seems fantastic, however then all bets are off. For you straight-haired individuals who wash your hair day by day and are shaking your heads, simply consider you’re not supposed to clean curly hair day by day, and I put a TON of costly merchandise in it after I wash it. Additionally, my hair takes about 5-6 hours to dry. So it solely seems good for about 2-3 hours after which it’s a frizzy rats nest in a bun.
I spotted the issue is that Georgia has very exhausting water with a ton of minerals. The minerals are drying out my hair and making it in order that the conditioner can’t really get into the hair strand.
I did a ton of analysis and ordered Kinky Curly Come Clean all the best way from the US as a chelating shampoo, however this did completely nothing for me. I’ve now began weekly apple cider vinegar rinses that are serving to, however not sufficient. So I’ve given up and I’ll be ordering a shower filter from the US. Fortunately they’re solely about $30 a simple to put in! Want me luck…
AHHH!
I Ordered Headphones From the US that Didn’t Work!
Along with the shampoo, I additionally ordered headphones with a microphone for my admissions interviews. I’ve been borrowing a pair from a buddy for… a couple of months now, and I figured it’s time I lastly purchase my very own.
I ordered some superior Sennheiser headphones type the US and after ready a couple of weeks for them to reach… they arrived with TWO headphone jacks. WHAT?? Who has a pc with two headphone jacks? Possibly some name facilities…? I suppose I ought to’ve learn the opinions extra carefully…
However right here’s the factor… I can’t simply return them to the US! I exploit a package forwarding service to ship packages from the US to Tbilisi, so there’s no manner I can simply return them. UGH.
I attempted utilizing a headphone splitter and the headphones had been capable of work however not the microphone. Then I purchased a headphone splitter that is specifically for headsets like these (with one facet clearly marked for headphones and one clearly marked for microphones) and it STILL DIDN’T WORK.
Lastly, Chris ordered a USB adaptor for headsets like mine all the best way from the US. It lastly arrived a couple of days in the past and it really works!!!!!
I imply, I used to be attempting to keep away from USB stuff contemplating my USB extender makes my wifi shut off, however oh nicely. You win some you lose some.
Yep…
US Politics… Ugh
Truthfully… I’m so drained I can’t even anymore. I used to be attempting to have “productive” discussions with individuals on social media who maintain opinions I think about problematic (like spouting black-on-black crime statistics to excuse violence in opposition to the black group or people who find themselves hard-core anti-mask), however I simply can’t cope with the negativity and arguments from these individuals anymore.
I used to be additionally avoiding blocking individuals who have totally different political beliefs from me in order that I perceive what “the opposite facet” is considering they usually may even see my posts and alter their minds, however WOW is it exhausting to see that crap in your feed.
I simply really feel so indignant on a regular basis, and I want a break. I need to be ally and struggle for what’s proper, however now my Fb feels fully poisonous to me. This wouldn’t be an issue apart from the truth that I’ve to spend a number of hours a day on Fb for work.
Additionally, the presidential debate a couple of days in the past… WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT??
Solely fifteen minutes in and I used to be already screaming “SHUT UP” at Trump. One hour in and I simply had to surrender and switch it off. I hoped to get a clearer image of what Biden’s platform really is, however to be trustworthy, your entire debate was simply screaming and everybody speaking throughout one another. I used to be really actually curious to be taught extra about Biden’s stances are on sure points, but it surely was not possible to get any data with Trump heckling him to try to get him to reply to conspiracy theories and handle his son’s drug use.
I already know who I’m voting for anyway, so…. no matter I suppose?
Yasmina doesn’t have any entrance tooth so her tongue is out on a regular basis <3
Weblog Posts I Wrote in September
Holding with my promise, I wrote a weblog publish each week for the final month! My objective was to have all of them be on Adventures Round Asia, however after writing a ten,000-word information on the web site I share with Chris, I actually didn’t have the power to write down one other one final week. Sue me.
Listed below are the weblog posts I wrote for Adventures Round Asia!
Right here’s the monster of a information I wrote for A number of Nerdgasms!
Which publish was your favourite? What sorts of posts do you need to see extra of? Let me know in a remark under!
Photograph by Amazon
Journey Product of the Month
What’s a espresso lover to do once you journey as a lot as I do? Whereas I owned a espresso machine in China, it simply didn’t make sense to purchase a brand new machine in each nation I transfer to, particularly after I transfer each few months. Whereas there may be instantaneous espresso, to be trustworthy, I’m not an enormous fan.
A number of years in the past I received given an Aeropress for Christmas and I’ve by no means regarded again! I’m now on my second Aeropress and I LOVE IT. I actually haven’t even considered shopping for a espresso machine right here in Tbilisi as a result of my Aeropress does the job so nicely.
Not solely is the Aeropress tremendous straightforward to make use of, but it surely’s additionally really easy to wash! You simply come out the espresso grounds in a bit pellet, and shortly rinse the product and set it out to dry. it takes two seconds.
Whereas the Aeropress does include little mini espresso filters, I really purchased a reusable metal filter. Not solely is it higher for the setting, however I additionally don’t should ever fear about working out whereas I’m overseas!
Try the Aeropress For Yourself!
That is how I learn
What I’m Studying Now
Proper now I’m re-reading the Honest Enneagram by Sarah Jane Case who runs the Enneagram and Espresso Podcast. Thus far I believe that is the perfect newbie Enneagram e book on the market.
Why is that? Effectively, the Trustworthy Enneagram is tremendous straightforward to learn, and it’s not very lengthy. The e book was written in 2020, so the language is present, and it reads extra like a buddy explaining the Enneagram than an in-depth dense psychology e book. (No offense Wisdom of the Enneagram however you might be dense AF).
If you wish to be taught extra concerning the Enneagram and your kind, however want one thing enjoyable and simple to learn, that is my advice.
Whereas I’ve it on Kindle, I extremely recommend grabbing the hardcover copy. Not solely is it tremendous cute (significantly, I need one for my future espresso desk), but it surely’s additionally a lot simpler to flip round with a bodily e book. I really advocate getting all Enneagram books as a bodily copy for that reason alone.
Oh haaay!
My Favourite Weblog Posts of September
I had somebody ask me to deliver these again, so your want is my command! Listed below are my favourite weblog posts final month!
Photograph by Eco Home Merisi
What I’m As much as in October!
October fifth shall be my one-year marriage ceremony anniversary. WHAAAT? How has it already been a yr???
So Chris and I made a decision to go out and do one thing actually particular for our anniversary. The 2 of us are going to take a 5-hour prepare to Batumi (unfold out and with masks after all), the place we’ll spend an evening. Then we’re driving virtually two hours up into the mountains to remain at a 2-room resort I discovered on TIK TOK. Sure, you heard that proper.
I used to be scrolling by my TikTok and, after all, I generally get Georgian stuff since I’m in Georgia. A fast video popped up about 3 unbelievable lodges in Georgia. One was Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (which Chris and I stayed in over the summer time), and one other was Eco House Merisi.
This resort regarded so stunning I instantly needed to look it up. This resort doesn’t have a web site and isn’t on any reserving websites. It actually only has a Facebook page and we booked by Fb messenger!!
For $100 USD/night time USD now we have our personal personal mountain villa with an unbelievable view, and an outside jacuzzi sizzling tub. They’re even going to set out candles across the tub on the night time of our anniversary which I’m past excited for.
Truthfully, I can’t consider a greater technique to spend an anniversary throughout COVID instances than at a 2-villa resort within the absolute center of nowhere.
I’ll make sure to let you understand how the journey goes after I get again, and I promise to publish about it on Instagram Tales!!
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