top of page
About
I'm Chara K.
Crocheter, Traveler, Blogger, English Teacher, Wife, & Lover of Learning & Creativity.
"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea."
- Helena Bonham Carter
Search
CharaDK
Feb 15, 20246 min read
3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children
Four years ago I was backpacking in Turkiye when I met my soon-to-be husband. Four years later, I'm still here and I can tell you that it...
4 comments
CharaDK
Feb 11, 20244 min read
Ipad Kids Are Expected to Experience Mental Decline As Early As Their 40’s
Mental decline in the form of dementia or Alzheimer’s is often feared more than physical decline. Not being able to walk is one thing,...
0 comments
CharaDK
Feb 8, 20246 min read
Is venting actually good for you?
For years we have been told that venting is good for you and the idea of “getting it off your chest” can feel therapeutic. Keeping...
2 comments
CharaDK
Feb 4, 20244 min read
I exercised 45 minutes a day for 60 days. Here's what happened.
If you workout every day, will you lose a bunch of weight? What will happen to your body? I exercised 45 minutes a day every day for 60...
0 comments
CharaDK
Feb 1, 20245 min read
Why Am I So Unhappy? Is Your Happiness Level Genetic?
Most of us know someone who is characteristically happy, as if they are the embodiment of sunshine. Most of us also know the human form...
4 comments
CharaDK
Jan 29, 20247 min read
I followed advice from the book "Atomic Habits" to change my identity. Here's what happened.
"Your identity emerges out of your habits. Every action is a vote for the type of person you wish to become." -James Clear If You Enjoy...
8 comments
CharaDK
Jan 25, 20246 min read
Europeans Wore Hijabs Up Until 100 Years Ago? The history of hats & headscarves.
"....head coverings played and still play a very large part in virtually every culture from central Asia all the way to Central America...
5 comments
CharaDK
Jan 22, 20248 min read
10 Misconceptions about Muslims
There is a lot of fear and confusion around the religion of Islam and the media’s focus on extremist behavior does not do it any favors....
3 comments
CharaDK
Jan 19, 20244 min read
Amazon's Most Expensive Items 2024: a quarter of a million dollars?
Ever wondered how much you can drop on Amazon with a single purchase? What are the limits of Amazon and how much are people willing to...
4 comments
CharaDK
Jan 18, 20243 min read
It’s okay to be basic.
The paradox of living in a society that encourages you to be yourself is that, that means being unique, standing out from the crowd....
2 comments
CharaDK
Jan 14, 20246 min read
What Can We Learn From Top Celebrities Diets and Workouts?
When we want to achieve a goal of sorts, we often look to models of success and take inspiration from people who embody our vision of the...
2 comments
CharaDK
Jan 11, 20245 min read
The Ethics of Autonomy and Divinity: Personal Freedom In The West vs. Upholding Character In The East.
In the West, the idea of rules and following traditions are ideas set by society to control us and to kill off individuality. Many...
2 comments
CharaDK
Jan 8, 20248 min read
10 Top Traditional Must-Try South African Foods That Made My Childhood
As my readers may or may not know, I'm a first-generation South African-American and my parents are both Afrikaaners, born and raised...
0 comments
CharaDK
Jan 2, 20248 min read
5 Self Help Books I Read in 2023 That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Self-help books get a lot of criticism and are often ridiculed for their repetitiveness in order to bulk it up. The complaint is often...
1 comment
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Going to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert from Cairo (what to bring, what to expect, & prices)
Ever dreamed of visiting a Bedouin oasis town and camping in the desert under stars so bright that you can see galaxies strung across the...
0 comments
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
How To Travel For Free As a Non-Influencer
How does a normal person like me get a free trip to Egypt, a free 3-night stay in an all-inclusive resort by the Red Sea, hotels in...
2 comments
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20249 min read
Foods From Different Countries That Rocked My World
Indulging in mouth-watering foods, being mesmerized by unfamiliar flavors, and exploring different cuisines are some of the things that...
0 comments
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20249 min read
Becoming an Online English Teacher With No Education or Experience & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
So you want to become an online English teacher, but you may or may not have an education and do not have experience. Due to this, you...
0 comments
CharaDK
Jan 1, 202419 min read
How I drank wine, ate chocolate, and lost 40 pounds at home. Lose weight the right way.
"Generally, our rational side tells us we should just eat healthy and exercise, but our negative emotions or connotations towards these...
0 comments
CharaDK
Jan 1, 202413 min read
7,000 languages... Choosing "the right" language to learn made easy!
Have you ever pictured yourself moving abroad and ordering your coffee in another language while being serenaded with beautiful words...
2 comments
bottom of page