Young, in love and full of adventure. That was me at age nineteen but still....I missed those colorful lights that Germans found Kitsch, my siblings, the laughter and the way we did things at home....
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These kids were sharing the joy on that Thanksgiving day. They felt the energy their parents were feeling. Thanksgiving with friends when abroad.
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Germany 1989, with no internet and I tried to make pumpkin pie. The word try is important here. You've got to love those expat flops and oh how I love Libby! I am a loyal customer.
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Yes and I have been peddling around Europe on a bike for over 27 years. Kiel, Bordeaux, Fribourg, Montreux and Amsterdam. I am confidant curving in and out of traffic and yet others never cease to be amazed!
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Swearing is in vogue but is swearing in a foreign language a good idea? Caution advised here and yes, I have made this mistake and looked like a fool
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Six women, a book and discussions like I have never had. My run in with the most spectacular book club in France.
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Have you lived away from home long enough to have boxes of letters? I have but all of that all stopped when I got my first fax machine. One of my quirkiest but most desired wishes for Christmas.
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Am I a migrant or an expat? I had quite the experience at the expat center in Amsterdam and it became clear to me how different we are treated.
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Oh, have I messed up with languages in the past. The video I have linked in this blog post is hysterical. Twelve words we really should have in English. What is your favorite word?
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I have a strange soft spot for mormon missionaries. Call is what you like...I think they remind me of home.
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When you live abroad sometimes after a bad day you want to pack up your stuff and go home. I do just that almost every time...just not with a plane.
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Have you ever stood around the parking lot at school or with you girlfriends and just complained up a storm. I know I am guilty. As an expat these clubs take on a new element. I found out a few years ago one of the things I complained the most about was one of the things I loved the most...
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