Today I unpacked my last suitcase. I sat there, clothes strewn across the hard wood floors, Millie and Hugo sniffing my wrinkled shirts and dresses, and breathed a loud sigh of relief. For the past 5 weeks I've been living in a hotel. For the past 3 months I've been living out of a suitcase. Let me tell you, this nomadic life has not been easy. I literally lugged my life from Nashville, to Dallas, … [Read more...] about We Lived a Lifetime in 5 Weeks
life abroad
Moving Across the World
At 3:55 p.m. Central time, Michael and I, the two dogs, and 200 pounds of our stuff flew from Dallas, Texas to Frankfurt, Germany. Neither of us slept during the flight. With dogs at our feet, we sipped tea and watched movies, patiently waiting for the plane to land.As we flew, I worried. This is the craziest thing I've ever done. How insane are we? Michael has no job, we packed up our … [Read more...] about Moving Across the World
We’re Moving To….
Where would you go if you could live anywhere in the world? Anywhere?That's the question Michael and I have pondered for the last few years. Where? At first, I dreamed of sandy beaches and lukewarm temperatures. Michael thought of cascading mountain streams and outdoor sports galore. We decided to make a list of everything we wanted/needed/would love in a place where we live.If this is … [Read more...] about We’re Moving To….
The Big Reveal
It's time to finally tell you my big, huge secret. I've kept this quiet for a solid 18 months now. And in case you're wondering, I'm definitely not pregnant, although, I don't think anyone is surprised. The reason for the secrecy wasn't because I didn't want to tell. I just couldn't. So, after holding it in for far too long, today's finally the day: I'm moving ABROAD!!!It's … [Read more...] about The Big Reveal
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