Every morning I wake up, get out of the wooden bed my husband built, hurry down the steps and feed the dogs, then take them on separate walks. First Hugo, then Millie. We walk the half block to the river looking both ways for cars and bikes until we reach the grassy park. As we walk, I look just over the bridge to see a huge sandstone castle, sometimes shrouded by a cloud or pieced by the ... Read the Post
What I Love About Living Abroad
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
My Last Christmas Abroad
I've hated change my entire life. I've always felt that certain things should be a particular way. And I feel especially strongly about that sentiment at Christmas. My family has very specific traditions that are carried out from year to year. Such as the 200+ person annual family Christmas party. Or light looking on Christmas Eve with ice cream. Or watching Scrooge after pancakes and French Toast ... Read the Post
What I Hate About Living Abroad
Whether I'm jet-setting off to an island in Greece or sharing photos on Instagram of the Alps, life abroad can seem pretty glamorous. I feel like ever since I moved abroad the question I'm most often asked is: how?? or "That's my dream!". The truth is that it wasn't easy. Not any part of this journey. And truthfully, living abroad is very difficult. Much harder than I ever expected. And I can't ... Read the Post
2 Years Abroad
September has always been a month of renewal. A new school year, a large, life-altering event, or a move abroad. I'm always curious to see what September will bring. This one feels a bit different. It's my last September abroad. I sat writing this in a hotel room bathroom at 5 am in the morning in Croatia. Michael is still sleeping but I got the urge to get up and write. Something not uncommon, ... Read the Post
