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Transformative expat life coach helping people with transition and/or setting (and meeting) goals. My name is Trina (M.) Roth and my company is TMR2DAY LLC.

I am a fully certified transformative life coach and work with any type of client, but my specialty lies with expats who are dealing with transition and/or want help with goal-setting (and meeting those goals). I offer my services both online and in-person and am located in Bend, OR. I am originally from the U.S. but grew up in Ivory Coast when I was young, am married with 1 daughter (16 years old) and a husband of 28 years. My husband, daughter, and I have lived overseas since 2001 in 6 different countries, teaching in various international schools. I am an expat and a third culture kid. I have lived longer outside the U.S. than in.

12/15/2025

December 15, 2025 - Monday Musings

The kid is coming!

My daughter is arriving in just a few days to spend the next month with us!

She’s freakin’ out.

Not because she’s coming to Rwanda. She’s actually already been here.

And not because she has to fly. She’s grown up flying all over the world.

So why is she so nervous?

Because for the first time in her 18 years of life, she is flying SOLO.

And not just a little flight…

…a flight almost halfway around the world.

All. By. Herself!

Talk about throwing the kid to the wolves.

But here’s what I believe will happen (and this pessimist is really working to focus on the positives here…):

She will do just fine.

We’ve raised her to be independent, thoughtful, brave, and confident (among other things). And when things get tough, I trust she will prevail.

And I believe this trait is something we all have. When the chips are down, or when push comes to shove, or whatever cliché you prefer, we all have an inner strength that comes to our aid.

But sometimes it’s hard to reach down and find that resilience.

Sometimes we need someone to ask the right questions to get that feeling back.

I can ask those questions of you.

I can help you find your Sage.

I helped my daughter find hers. Let me help you find yours. tmr2day.com / tmr2daycoaching@gmail.com

12/08/2025

December 8, 2025 - Monday Musings

My parents have been married for over 56 years…

…as of two days ago. But the best part?

They still truly love and adore each other.

Sure, they’ve had their random arguments and found each other annoying (at times). But they were “in it to win it” as the phrase goes.

And boy did they win it. They are wholly committed to each other and their relationship.

Yet at the same time, even though they make time and space for the other person, they also ensure they get quality “me” time. And I believe that’s one reason they have such a strong relationship. They know the value of recharging their personal batteries.

That’s my musing for today - do you take time, like my parents do, to focus on yourself?

Do you ensure that your batteries are recharged before you focus on other commitments or people?

Or do you tell yourself you’re being selfish and that you shouldn’t “need” to be focusing on yourself?

With the craziness of the holiday season swooping down on us, allow yourself time each and every day to do something just for you. It could be as simple as a 5-minute breathing exercise or buying yourself a coffee as a treat.

But whatever you do, take heed from my parent’s relationship and make sure you focus on you. If you need, send me a message and I’ll take the time to focus on you and listen to your needs. tmr2daycoaching@gmail.com

12/01/2025

December 1, 2025 - Monday Musings

🎶“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” 🎶NOT!

I am really struggling with my emotions right now as my heart wants to be back in Oregon with the snow and cold weather and a real fir tree and a fireplace burning in my living room.

Instead, I’m here in Rwanda (in the heart of Africa) and I’ve got thunderstorms and humidity and a fake fir tree and a fan blowing in my living room.

Ironically, I’ve celebrated this festive season without snow and such ilk for many years. It was just the last 8 that we were actually back in the U.S. during the winter holidays (because it was our Mauritian summer break).

So why am I having such a difficult time “accepting” that it’s Christmas soon?

Because I am human and I am a creature of habit and I am watching all those da** movies that have snow and coats and fireplaces to signify "Christmas."

But what is Christmas (or the holidays) really?

For my little family of 3.5 (gotta include the dog, right?), it’s a chance for us to all be together without school or work or other such time constraints.

It’s a time to make (and eat) tasty treats (and ignore the scale).

It’s when we can relax and just enjoy being together (and watch those silly holiday movies).

And presents? Just the icing on the cake.

This year, with our daughter coming to us from university in the States, things will be a bit different. We’re putting more emphasis on being together than on physical gifts.

Because truly, isn’t that what the holidays are all about? A time to be together with the people you love? And who (whom?) do I love more in this world than my husband and daughter (yes, and probably even my dog)?

So I will allow myself to wallow a bit in missing cold weather and warm fireplaces and then focus on what’s truly important; the fact I get to be with my favorite people in the world for an entire month.

That, truly, is a gift!

11/24/2025

November 24, 2025 - Monday Musings

Two months in!

I have been in Rwanda for just over 2 months.

And this is what I’ve gleaned about living in Kigali.

For a nominal fee, I can have groceries, food (from a restaurant), plants, household appliances, and more delivered within an hour to my house.

I can pay anyone for anything with my phone.

When it rains, flying insects “escape” into my house and litter the floor with their dying bodies and dessicated wings.

Avocados grow on the tree outside my gate. The tree currently has buds on!

When I take the dog for a walk, people completely ignore me and focus on him. But when I walk sans dog, I am the one being stared at.

Although there is milk galore available here (I can walk 5 minutes to a milk bar and order a glass of milk to drink at whatever temperature I desire), cheese and other dairy products are not readily available. [I think I’m having a cheese crisis. I miss sharp Cheddar cheese SO much! And it’s only been 2 months…]

Chocolate/candy bars are CRAZY expensive. I guess that’s a good thing for my waistline…

I have a personal driver at my beck and call to take me places; not only will they take me where I need to go, they will wait for me and then drive me elsewhere or back home (depending on my needs/wants for the day).

There are “technically” 4 seasons here (not that I’ve experienced them all yet). But unlike the northern hemisphere seasons, they are: long dry season (June-Sept.), short rainy season (Oct.-Nov.), short dry season (Dec.-Feb.), and long rainy season (March-May).

I know there are many more things I will attribute to life in Kigali, but those are the ones that feature predominantly right now.

So as I start to adapt to my new life here, I want to continue to find ways to get out and find clients. Guess I need to call my driver and find some places to hang out or some events to attend. Wish me luck.

11/17/2025

November 17, 2025 - Monday Musings

Got some AIR time last weekend!

I took the dog in to be groomed at a place called the Dog Haus. It has a 4.7 star rating on Google reviews (33 reviews) so I figured it had potential.

The groomer (named Alphonse) was lovely and listened carefully as I explained what I wanted done (face cleaned up and the Fu Manchu mustache gone, body trimmed, tail left alone).

It was going to be 3 hours, so we took advantage of having a driver and went to the Kimironko Market to pick up a skirt I had tailored as well as some more fabric for my Totes by Trina.

My seamstress wasn’t there so we waited. And waited. And waited.

And in the meantime, has a whole series of AIRs…

“I really like your earrings. I have more like that you can buy.”

“Your purse is so pretty. Come see my stall and buy another like it.”

“I like your dress. I can make you one just like it.”

And on and on…to the point I actually needed to get some air and stepped out of the entrance…

…only to be asked, “Aren’t you hot in the sun? I can sell you a fan.”

Anyway, long story short, after exercising much patience, grinning a LOT, making small talk with every vendor that saw us, we got my skirt, bought some fabric, and headed out.

That’s when I got the call to pick up my dog. And what a sight he was.

His head was shorn! Like I asked and then some. But his body was fluffy and huge! Because it had been just trimmed (like I’d asked). He looked so funny. Like the headhunter in the original Beetlejuice movie. It was NOT a good look. And I was really frustrated at first…

…until I realized Alphonse listened very carefully to my instructions and followed them to a T. It was my fault for not being specific and clear on what I truly wanted. So now I’m left with two things…

A dog who looks freakin’ ridiculous.

And a lesson to be mindful of how I phrase my words because what I think is clear may not translate (literally and figuratively) the way I think they should.

That’s a great lesson for life, too. So let’s keep that in mind as we communicate with others. Being mindful of how and what we say is SO important. I’ll certainly be working on that.

11/10/2025

November 10, 2025 - Monday Musings

Umuganda.

In Kinyarwanda, it means “coming together for a common purpose.”

On a bigger scale, it entails the community joining each other to clean up their streets and neighborhoods on the last Saturday of every month.

So why write about it in my Musings?

Because I took part in one last month sponsored by the Parent Association at my husband’s school. Whole families joined in to clean the debris on a village road to make it easier for traffic (foot, pedal, and vehicle) to get in and out.

It was happy chaos.

And I thought it was such a great thing.

But I did some research into the origin (and the reasons) behind this event and there is some darker history.

During the Genocide, Hutus were encouraged to perform Umuganda on their enemies the Tutsis.

And currently, if someone isn’t participating in Umuganda, they can be fined (which can be a real issue when people earn very little money as it is).

So what seems to be a happy community event of gathering together to work on bettering the environment actually came from quite a nefarious beginning.

Is it forced labor as some people say?

Or is it truly a coming together of communities?

Whichever the case, it is keeping Rwanda clean of litter, untidy streets, and overgrown plants alongside the roads. And maybe it’s creating a sense of community and respect for the country?

For me, it’s another AIR (Adventures in Rwanda) moment. And even with its dark past, I can appreciate the cleanliness of the streets in and around Kigali.

11/03/2025

November 3, 2025 - Monday Musings

Where in the world…

…is Trina Roth?

Did you know that I relocated to Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼?

Yep, right in the heart of Central Africa.

I’ve now been here since Sept. 24 (a little over a month) and I am finding myself going through the various stages of Transition. Which is ironic because I am a Transition Coach. It’s not “supposed” to happen to me…is it?

Oh, but it is! So in the months leading up to my move, I was fully invested in Stage 1: Preparation. Got my tickets, packed my bags, got the dog vetted and vaccinated. I was ready!

Then I got here and went through (and still am going through) Stage 2: Honeymoon. So many new things. So much to see and do.

But with all those things to see and do (i.e. get my phone working, get money in my bank account, learn how to get around), I got fully slammed in the face with Stage 3: Culture Shock/Crisis.

BAM! 💥What a shock to the system!

Here’s the good thing: because I coach for transitions, I am conscious of the stages (and just for the FYI, the last two stages are: Adaptation/Adjustment and Acceptance) and what they entail.

It doesn’t make the emotions and the frustrations (and joys) I’m feeling any easier. But it does help to be able to identify what I’m going through and to find ways to get through.

Are you or someone you know going through a transition right now? Share my contact info. and we can commiserate (and support each other) together.

Website: https://www.tmr2day.com/
Email: tmr2daycoaching@gmail.com

10/27/2025

August 27, 2025 - Monday Musings

Hello from “The Other Side”…

4 months ago, I took a hiatus from my Musings (and, as it happens, my coaching). Instead, I focused on my family and myself.

Selfish? Maybe.

Irresponsible? Could be.

Needful? Definitely.

You see, it was exactly what I needed to feel replenished, in the moment, and fully involved and invested with my family and myself.

And now I’m on the other side looking back at the memories and highlights of the last few months, and my heart is full.

And because I had that time to just be in the moment, I feel rejuvenated and SO ready and excited for what is to come.

What is to come? I’m not entirely sure, but I will keep y’all posted.

In the meantime, I am YEARNING to get my coaching on. If you or anyone in your network would like a free Connection Session, please contact me at: tmr2daycoaching@gmail.com.

06/16/2025

June 16, 2025 - Monday Musings

Okay, it is officially summer (according to my interpretation).

And I’m interpreting summer as the fact that my entire family is back together again.

Joseph came “home” the night before Father’s Day and will be here until the end of July.

FINALLY! together again!

That being said, I’m going to take a short hiatus from my Musings so that I can truly enjoy having the Double Rs together before we all go our separate ways…

…the “kid” going off to university…

…the husband to Rwanda for the start of the 25-26 school year…

…and me hanging out for a few more weeks to get the house in order before I join the husband.

So although this isn’t technically a musing, it is definitely a celebration.

Of family.

Of love.

Of change.

Of new adventures on the horizon.

See you on the other side.

06/09/2025

June 9, 2025 - Monday Musings

School’s out for summer (here in my hometown) on Thursday.

But I quit subbing the last week of May.

I cannot even begin to fathom the prospect of subbing in the last week of school.

The kids are even crazier than normal.

And although it would seem they’re excited about having two months off from school, I had a realization earlier last week.

Some of them are actually really sad school’s ending for the year.

For some kids, it means no more regular meals.

For others, it means not having any friends to do things with.

For still others, it means not having a routine or any sort of regularity in their lives.

And for even others, they may check all these boxes and more.

School being out for the summer holidays is not necessarily a positive thing for some kids.

That makes me sad for them.

So here’s my musing…

If you happen to know of a kid who is on summer vacation and you have the opportunity, check in on them.

Maybe see if you can spend some time with them.

Let’s check in on our kiddos and make sure they’re doing okay…if you can.

And if you are a parent and have a child who you have to leave while you make a living, ask your friends/neighbors/acquaintances/relatives, etc. for help. It is not a sign of weakness to ask others to lend a hand.

06/02/2025

June 2, 2025 - Monday Musings

Did you know…?

Today is National Rocky Road Day in the U.S.

And no, I don’t mean “country roads, take me home…” as John Denver sings.

I mean the ice cream.

A chocolate 🍫, marshmallow, and peanut 🥜kind of way.

It used to be my favorite ice cream.

But my tastes have changed.

I now prefer a rootbeer float.

Rootbeer and vanilla flavors.

Very different from Rocky Road.

But as my tastes have changed, does that mean they are better or worse than they were when I was younger?

No.

Because change is good.

In fact, there are a LOT of quotes about how change is good (I won’t bore you with them but will include a link here so you can take a look if you so desire: Change is Good - https://shorturl.at/vIrHm).

So what changes are you going to make today?

Maybe finding an awesome life coach (me!!!) and setting some goals? tmr2daycoaching@gmail.com

05/26/2025

May 26, 2025 - Monday Musings

Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S.

According to AI, “Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began after the Civil War as a way to honor those who died in the conflict by decorating their graves with flowers” (https://www.britannica.com/video/Overview-why-we-celebrate-Memorial-Day/-246444).

Well, after my post about May flowers last week, that seems rather timely.

Who do you know (are related to) that has served in the military?

I have several grandfathers, a few uncles, and that’s about it. But none of them died in the line of service.

How lucky is my family that none of our relatives lost their lives serving their country?

Quite, I’d say.

And although the U.S. is currently in chaos (no politics here, just stating an opinion), I still believe in its underlying values: liberty, equality, individualism, democracy, and nationalism.

So although I don’t have a personal connection to Memorial Day, I do have a personal connection to the values that encompass this day.

What values do you connect with?

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