I get it...he doesn't look like me. He is my brother and I have dealt with misunderstandings for years. Just this week a lady at a shop was staring at my sister and me; she couldn't understand the way we were talking about 'Mom.' Most of the time I ignore this but sometimes I play with people. A classical tale of my High School days.
Read MoreThink 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.
Read MoreOverhearing someone have a conversation about diversity sparked this post. This picture of my sister's and I explains some of my past without words. I'm not re-inventing the wheel here but diversity does not mean what everyone thinks it means..What does it mean to you?
Read MoreLetting go of places you love, people you've met or old traditions is hard. If your an Expat you'll get me...letting go is a part of the Expat life.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how much your kids model your behavior? They are watching you, even your teens and if you expect something from them... you better be doing it yourself.
Read MoreThe day I saw this little girl I was transported back to my childhood memories. As I girl I read Madeline, in France I found my version of Madeline and just how much I didn't know about France. Man was I daft when I arrived there.
Read MoreWhat's your definition of an exceptional summer vacation? My parents gave me many! I hope to do the same for my kids.
Read MoreHave you been frustrated flying recently? I know I have! Flying with toddlers used to kill me. I flew almost every time (once a year) by myself from Europe to Utah and I found one thing always helped.
Read More#12907 was a beautiful girl with sad eyes yearning to be loved. Now she is a Mom of three, a grandma and my amazing sister. Was she scared when she came? Um, of course, she was! I don't know if she knows how much she has taught me.
Read MoreMaybe I should have gone into fashion or acting, I love dressing up and dressing the part. One thing I've learned as an expat is to adapt my styles to the area. If you miss out on this...you'll regret it.
Read MoreThis is my sister forcing Korean food on me. My mouth closed tightly and unwilling to try anything! This is how I was but I have since become what I call a foodie and a very open-minded woman....transformations do happen. P.S. Notice my brother is eating a hot dog in the background and my sister Korean food. United Nations at the dinner table!
Read MoreI have said my fair share of goodbyes over the past 27 years and five countries. Bye to family, bye to friends, colleagues and of course goodbye to my beloved job. Saying Good Bye is a hard part of the Expat life and we are entering the season. Luckily it is not a dramatic and Rick and Ilse's goodbye in todays world.
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