Dreams are beautiful, exciting fantasies that stay dreams until they become reality. An expat knows all too well that once overseas the dream ends and the adventure and the work begins.
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Who hasn't goofed something up? My biggest back to school flop is such an embarrassing story. Years later I realize that forgetting something, getting it wrong, or misunderstandings are just part of back to school especially in a foreign country. Today was the big day and one thing is clear ... my son takes after me.
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I get excited about the most random things. This summer I embarrassed my kids by belting out my High School Song as their band marched by us. I will screech with joy over things that surprise many people. I think any expat will understand because we all live this.
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How many times have you heard of the expat bubble? If you live abroad probably often. Traveling in San Fransisco and watching the homeless a thought came to me and I thought about my own little bubble. What's your bubble?
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When I asked my Dad if I could use this title he laughed, "Well I have raised kids from different woman...it's just they are adopted. Sure go for it." No my Dad isn't a polygamist but I can't tell you how many people think he is and try to convince me all Mormon's are!
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In Europe, in a new country? Do you feel like a bull in a china shop? I know that I do. As an experienced expat I still goof up and embarrass myself in major ways...just last year it was in the local supermarket.
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Who would have thought you could get critizised for speaking to your my baby in the grocery store? It's not what I said but the language I was speaking that was the problem. My Grandma could have uttered the words, "Stop bragging dear!" But not for this reason....really not and I promise I wasn't trying to brag.
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Going into a sauna with men nude is still not part of my game...not even after 28 years abroad. My kids, however, might just be capable and my husband well...read on.
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Imagine this without the houses and just a farmer and a very basic home. That was sailing in the early 90's in Turkey. I was crazy enough to go on this adventure just ten weeks before becoming a mother. I could write a whole section of a book about these adventures. Enjoy.
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And yes... another story of clueless me! This time it was in a village in Switzerland and I had no idea how to manage the end of year school party. From tokens to drinking ....I was overwhelmed.
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I've never loved this style and about fourteen years ago this was so outdated I couldn't believe anyone serious would wear this. I met him and was reminded you should never judge a book by its cover and really....style is debatable.
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Think about it, how often do you hear 'No' and 'you can't do that?' I understand the people who thought I was crazy when I dropped out of school for love but I am so glad I didn't listen to them.
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