As a kid I always pretended to be the capable damsel in distress. I would climb up the wooden swing set at my house and fling myself down the slide while singing show tunes as I deftly escaped the dragon or witch or bad guy.Living in Germany I felt like I got a small taste of that everyday. Especially towards the end of our time there, I'd look wistfully up at the sandstone castle and feel ... Read the Post
On Coming Home
A Day in The Life of Living Abroad
I glance across the bridge, looking at the glittering water of the Neckar river as stately sandstone buildings and white shuttered homes glow in the first morning light. A castle hides behind a cloud and finally pulls focus as the sun rises high in the sky. The quiet chattering of walkers, bells on bikes ding, and in the distance you might hear a church bell. Toto, I don’t think ... Read the Post
How to Move to Germany as a Freelancer
So, you want to move abroad.To Germany!I have to tell you, you’ve made a good choice. Germany is an excellent place to live.This gorgeous, livable place is one of the best in Europe. So now that you want to move, this practical guide will help you figure out how to make the move to Germany as a freelancer. I'll also be sharing details about how to move to Germany from the USA, visa ... Read the Post
The Art of Fast Living
The rocky plane ride didn’t deter me from opening up my laptop and stringing together as many thoughts as possible as I occasionally glanced out the window to see the snow-capped Alps. This is why I always vie for a window seat.I’ve always been prone to motion sickness, but lately, this is my best opportunity to sit down and actually write.This past January, Michael and I decided that we ... Read the Post
2018 Digital Christmas Card & Link Up Announcement
I never did get to sending around a Christmas card while we lived abroad. Let's get real. In the past 7 years of my marriage I think I sent out one and it was the year we got married.But my lame excuse is my blog. And whether you're a friend, family member, or casual reader, this letter is to you.Dear Everyone,Merry last Christmas and Happy New Year from Germany. Next year I move ... Read the Post
Why We’re Moving Back to America
Every time I tell someone I'm moving back to America from Germany I feel myself having to quickly explain and defend my decision. Most people seem surprised, as if my plan to move abroad has faltered. As if I've failed my life in Germany and am moving home defeated. But this can't be farther from the truth. I want to move back home. In fact, it's all part of the plan.Of course, I'm a ball of ... Read the Post
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