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
Why We’re Moving Back to America
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
How I’m Traveling the World Without Quitting My Job
Last week the German Foreigner's Office gave us approval to live in Germany another year. This process isn't easy, but definitely worth it. I've been abroad for nearly two years now and away from my house for three. I didn't do this by going into debt or quitting my job. Instead, I forged a different path. Maybe it was a bit harder in the beginning, but it ensured a more stable path in the long ... Read the Post
You Can Sleep When You’re Dead
Remember that time I fell skiing and tore my ACL, let it heal for approximately three weeks, then traveled to more countries than most people do in a year during a one-month span? I have extreme FOMO, y’all. There’s just so much to do and see in this world, I can’t help it.In the last month, I’ve been to Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands, back to Germany, England, ... Read the Post
