adjustment abroad… The New Normal-A Repatriation Journey 1 Oct 201923 Jan 2020 I walked with a friend today. Now before you give a little sigh and think, wow, Laurie, good for you, this event was not as small as it sounds. Continue reading…
adjustment abroad All Good Things Must Come to an End 11 Apr 201923 Jan 2020 I don't know, where you're going Or when you're coming home I left the keys under the mat to our front door For one more chance to hold you close…
adjustment abroad Living Small in a Big World 14 Mar 201923 Jan 2020 From time to time during our expat journey, I find myself stepping back to look at the reality of the opportunity we’ve been given. I pause and realize just how…
adjustment abroad It’s Time to Celebrate a Silver Anniversary! 28 Jan 201923 Jan 2020 Brett and I just celebrated 25 years of marriage…25 years!…A quarter of a century! That’s nothing to be taken lightly. We’ve certainly come a long way since that second day…
adjustment abroad 3 Reasons Why Expat Life is Weird 11 Jan 201923 Jan 2020 One week ago we were in the Seattle area enjoying what was left of a wonderful Christmas break. Do we live in Seattle? No. Are we from Seattle? No. But…
adjustment abroad The Second Time Around (Kid’s Version): 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Live Abroad Again 23 Sep 2018 The first time Brett asked my thoughts about a possible move to Bangkok, I quickly responded (and when I say quickly responded, I mean I didn’t even have to think…
adjustment abroad… The Second Time Around. 5 Reasons Why You Should Live Abroad Again. 11 Sep 2018 We are now officially on our second overseas move. I’m still surprised we now call Bangkok home, especially because a mere three months ago we were unsure we would even…
adjustment abroad… A New Chapter: Bangkok Bound 11 Aug 2018 The only thing certain in life is change. When we first found out we were moving to Shanghai, I was terrified. When we arrived in Shanghai, I was terrified. Our…
adjustment abroad… 6 Reasons Why Kids Should Live Abroad 22 May 201823 Jan 2020 My 11-year-old, Jack had quite a day last week. He decided he would go on an “adventure bike ride” around our neighborhood. When he returned, his eyes were alight with…
adjustment abroad… Hey Mom, You’ve Got This! 9 May 2018 It’s no secret, being a mom is tough. From late night feedings to late night curfews. From crying babies to mouthy teenagers. It’s no wonder we stress our way through…
