I moved abroad 6 months ago now, but it honestly could be 6 years or 6 days. Time has moved so fast, but it's been really crazy and stressful and we've packed so much in, I have trouble remembering the time I've been here. That could be a good or bad thing.Backpack // Sweater // Jeans Since there a lot of people that don't know my story, I'm going to refresh your memory:I was born on … [Read more...] about What it’s Like to be an Expat
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Why I Left Everything Behind to Move Abroad
Moving abroad is hard. It's time consuming. It's brain taxing. Some things aren't translated in your native tongue. It teaches you a lot. And it throws your through a loop. And it's awesome. And here's why I did it.I have always been a homebody. I can remember as a child that I begged my parents if we could stay home for Christmas, rather than making the three hour drive to Shreveport, … [Read more...] about Why I Left Everything Behind to Move Abroad
A Day in the Life of Living Abroad
My life abroad is very different from life at home. I mean, duh, of course. But there are some things in my day to day that still shock me. Like the whole grocery store and check out situation. Today I thought I'd give you a glimpse of my life in Heidelberg.Once a week we take the dogs on a hike up the mountains.I wake up around 7 or 7:30 (depending on how late I'm up the night before) … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of Living Abroad
My 30th Birthday in Paris
I can’t believe I have to say that I’m “30 years old” when people ask me my age. It just doesn’t seem right. But there it is. So for my 30th, my sweet Mom and Michael asked me what I wanted to do for the day. My Mom was leaving out of Paris to go back to the States, so I said, heck yes, let’s do my birthday there.They also asked me if I had any special requests. My answer was yes. I wanted to … [Read more...] about My 30th Birthday in Paris
How I Make Enough Money Blogging To Travel
"My wife owns her own business... she's a blogger." This is how Michael most often introduces me. Every time I hear it, I think "WOW!" and also "WHAT?!" It's weird and fascinating to most. And it's the same for me. I am really really proud to be a blogger. My Mom stayed with us for the past three weeks traveling to 4 different countries. We were in the car discussing our life goals. She said to … [Read more...] about How I Make Enough Money Blogging To Travel
New Year’s Eve in Heidelberg
You guys, Heidelberg on New Year's Eve is insane. Imagine a country, a beautiful, ornate country. Filled with castles, palaces, ancient churches, and also, rules. Germany is one thing: very orderly. Except for one night: New Year's Eve. You know the movie The Purge? Imagine that but for fireworks.People of all ages pour out of their homes, onto the streets, and blast fireworks into the … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve in Heidelberg
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