Inner Work

You Could Call Me a Traveling Black Minimalist, I Guess

by atomicblhue
April 3, 2017

If you’re into titles, you could call me a black minimalist. I owned more stuff than I remember buying when I lived and worked in… Read More »You Could Call Me a Traveling Black Minimalist, I Guess

My Why-A Story About Intuition and Coaching

by atomicblhue
April 2, 2017

My intuition told me at a young age that I needed to get good grades so that I could leave my small town in Southern… Read More »My Why-A Story About Intuition and Coaching

Solo Traveling and Making Friends (Or Not)

by atomicblhue
April 1, 2017

I’m generally a loner who enjoys my own company. That said, making friends comes relatively easy for me. Easy in the sense that I’m modestly… Read More »Solo Traveling and Making Friends (Or Not)

Get Specific, Stay Specific

by atomicblhue
March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

Have you ever been on a good jag? You got down in the details and were specific about the life you want. You’re eating right,… Read More »Get Specific, Stay Specific

Tools To Stitch Yourself Together

by atomicblhue
March 30, 2017

There are so many tools we have available to stitch our lives back together whole. From the Inside Out The thread and needle you use can… Read More »Tools To Stitch Yourself Together

Hello Da Nang

by atomicblhue
January 22, 2017

Sai Gon wore me out. I just didn’t realize how much. I walked out of the Tan Son Nhat airport just coming back to Sai… Read More »Hello Da Nang

Facts & Figures: January Travel Budget Breakdown

by atomicblhue
December 3, 2016December 3, 2016

Key to my travel budget breakdowns:

For accommodation, I’m housesitting so may not have a housing cost. If I pay, I may do a combination of hotel points and cash, or I use Airbnb. Accommodation can easily be your largest expense whether at home or on the road.

Transportation includes buses, flights, gas for the odd car I may have access to, and in Asia, I’ve rented a motorbike before.

Groceries-I’m a vegetarian, so obvs no meat purchases are included. I’m mostly plant based, often buy protein powder, and sometimes buy meat alternatives. I also try to lay off the carbs. I pretty much buy the same stuff where possible. I also seek out budget grocers and farmer’s markets from country to country.

Miscellaneous is anything I have to go to a separate or specialty shop for, like hair or skincare products.

Business expenses are whatever I pay monthly for this site. I prepaid for much of it before I left the States.

Cash-I’m still actively using a points earning credit card where possible, but in some cases cash is needed to buy food or transportation usually.

Liberated Life: An Intimate Chat with Rachel of Rachel Travels

by atomicblhue
November 30, 2016December 3, 2016

Liberated Life series gives you a glimpse into the various paths women have taken to be themselves and build location independent businesses. I hope you see yourself in these women. I hope you know you can overcome your obstacles and live a more fulfilling life. Right now.

20 Ways You Can Take Action After a Black Life is Taken

by atomicblhue
July 7, 2016November 14, 2016

I know you’re tired. I know you’re hurt. I know you’re *at capacity* from the injustices that you’ve seen, experienced, could easily be you, or someone you know.

I know there’s a lot of information pouring from everywhere and you’re not sure why you keep seeing the same situation. Different face.

I know you’re processing and still have everyday responsibilities and how difficult it is to see straight right now.

Overwhelm is how power is given/abdicated, versus asserted. Your power is your magic.

Why I Travel with Sage

by atomicblhue
May 25, 2016November 14, 2016

When a backpack is your home, being able to settle wherever you are is important. Particularly if you’re traveling long term and change your location every couple of months.