In the age of technology, long-distance relationships have become more common than ever. This year, 2024, marks 8 years since I've met my romantic partner/husband, Amal. Within those 8 years, we spent 3 years of those in long-distance between Canada and Brunei Darussalam. While many...
As I reflect on my 20s, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the privileges, incredible opportunities and experiences. The 15-year-old version of Arianne would have never imagined the life she would have in her 20s. Once I discovered my inner...
Blog Photo Credit: Olga Zwart In 2019, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I sat down in a meeting with my former business partner and told him I no longer wanted to be co-owner of a business we founded and worked on...
My Birthday Shenanigans PRE DEPARTURE You probably know by now, that in my blogs I'll go into my usually jab about my challenges and how you should consider doing whatever it is I am preaching because if I didn't see value in the experience, then I wouldn't suggest it...
The Great Wall, Beijing, China I spent 5 months building my life in China with my new friends, family, professors, and my students. I eventually adapted well and got along with my peers. I got to experience working abroad and developing relationships with locals. I basically dropped...
The best surprise on my birthday! Volunteering abroad was so much harder than I thought. Each move required us to step outside our comfort zone. I know I really preach this but damn, it was such a hard adjustment. Amaluddin (he prefers Amal) and I arrived in...
Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand How many times have you heard the phrase "you should go travel"? Not the type of traveling you would do with your parents or an all inclusive vacation at a 5 star resort. I'm referring to the type of travelling where you pack...
Long post ahead. I can confidently say that I've been a strong woman for most of my life. I was never afraid to work hard for what I wanted. When my sister and I were growing up, my single mother worked endless hours to provide the...
Nothing like starting the first day of the year in Vancouver seeing my favourite people first thing in the morning. Then I went off to hike this beauty with my friends and finished the evening with a delicious dinner with family. The snow shoeing fun...
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