We are fooling ourselves if we believe that the only baggage we carry from post to post is what we store in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of us. Emotional baggage has long been something to be ashamed of, because only a 'disturbed' or 'crazy' person was incapable of handling the challenges of life. The fact is emotional baggage serves a purpose, the hard part is learning how to turn it into tools for life and let go of the baggage itself.

One of the simply beautiful elements of Chuzai Living's interior design aesthetic is that the base is what already exists in your assigned housing. Golden couches and dark stain wood furnishings can coexist in an inviting and airy style!

When you're preparing for a PCS, it's easy to get caught up in the logistics—housing, schools, packing out—but it’s just as important to review your financial foundation. Balancing global transitions with long-term financial goals requires strategies that go beyond basic budgeting, setting you up for success no matter where you're headed next.

You will have plenty of things to figure out once you arrive in your new home, so take care of what you can before you land.

Food does more than sustain us—it shapes memories, relationships, and emotional well-being.

Finding these little ways that we can create self-care for ourselves and our family is crucial with the chaos of everyday life.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not perfect at this self-care thing. There are still days when I fall into old habits.