Vietnam

SoSa: When Learning met Impact, Contentment and Fun

Did I live…

The joys of living… a composition of factors. For my SAP Social Sabbatical, it was not any different. It was the fulfillment of being in…

The ‘Did I Series’… Grow

On April 13 2023, I posted a blog… A blog to self, a public articulation of my deliberate intentions for the next 4…

Did I serve? Did I make a difference?

As I approach the end of my time here in Vietnam, my week of gratitude continues as I reflect…

The Real Challenge

Exactly three weeks ago, I landed in Hanoi Vietnam. As part of SAP Corporate Social Responsibility, I am here with 11 other…

Such is Life!

I invite you to journey with me to a place that might not be the obvious pick for a weekend trip. The general direction is Hue, a city…

Where’s the spark?

Wrapping up week #2 of my month-long SAP Social Sabbatical and I feel a disconnect. Homesickness has set in — it feels like we somehow have both forever and not enough time remaining. I feel the pressure to deliver — second guessing why I was even selected to be here. Can I possibly add enough…

Pausing your life to help others

Have you ever considered to leave your daily routine and self-designed life to deep dive for 4 weeks…

Zoning out to zone in

A workaholic’s guide to preparing for a social sabbatical

For as long as I can remember, I have thrived on productivity. My brain struggles to shut down. I remember my sister once told me how my eyeballs keep moving rapidly…