This weekend I was filled with a sudden urge to write. For months, whenever I contemplated writing, I felt a big, threatening blank space rise up in my brain. Initially it was because I was in the thick of a lot of international travel, sudden decisions, and a busy workload at work, leaving little time to write. As... Continue Reading →
My favorite time of year is here! Living abroad and away from my immediate family makes Christmas time a little different and sometimes difficult, but each year I enjoy recreating old traditions and developing new ones with A and friends. I'm almost to the end of my sweet time in New Zealand with my family.... Continue Reading →
Let me take you to back to Bali where I last left off. Last I wrote, Amaury and I had just been dropped off at the wrong island after a bumpy ride across the Bali Sea. Overcome by fatigue, lingering seasickness, unfulfilled caffeine addiction, and frustration, I promptly burst into tears while Amaury tried to... Continue Reading →
Hello from New Zealand where Amaury and I are enjoying blue skies, clear air, good food, and much-needed family time! So far, we've spent time in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, and Wanganui. Bliss! Also, a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. I have so much to be thankful for this year, especially my friends and family... Continue Reading →
