I was talking to an older relative the other day who didn't grow up with blogs and social media. She asked me about my blog and it surprised me when she said she reads my blog... and has been for years! I've never once seen a comment on my actual blog or social media from her. Over the course of the ... Read More about How to support bloggers you love without spending a cent
9 Random thoughts after several months of work travel
This year has been full of work travel for me. The last couple of months have been particularly hectic, and in addition to travel within France, my job has also taken me to Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kyrgyzstan. I got back last night from Bishkek and I've put together a short list of 9 ... Read More about 9 Random thoughts after several months of work travel
Expat mistakes that hold us back as foreigners abroad
As a kid, I thought the adults in my life had it all figured out. I thought everyone was kind and caring, knew right from wrong, had great careers, was never sad, and had nice things. I thought that one day in the future, we'd all magically cross over into adulthood and that we, too, would lead ... Read More about Expat mistakes that hold us back as foreigners abroad
A French textile brand I love
Have you ever bought something for yourself or your home with the best of intentions, but it has ended up in a closet somewhere, completely untouched, because you didn't want to risk messing it up? No? Just me? Well then, I admit it. I'll buy nice things that I actually need and then save them for a ... Read More about A French textile brand I love
How to pronounce French words in English… my thoughts
When speaking a foreign language, how do you approach the pronunciation of words in your native language? Or the opposite situation... when you're speaking your native language and foreign words come up. Do you pronounce them like a native speaker would (if you know how to pronounce French words) or ... Read More about How to pronounce French words in English… my thoughts
Malarone side effects: My atypical experience taking this antimalarial drug
Last week, I returned to France after a hectic month or so of work travel that brought me to Haiti, Rwanda, and Nigeria. I truly had a blast with my team and our projects in each of the countries, but what I'd like to talk about here is my experience taking the antimalarial drug Malarone. Because ... Read More about Malarone side effects: My atypical experience taking this antimalarial drug
19 Things that are true when you have a foreign accent
When you have an accent in your second language, which most of us do if we started learning it as an adult, people sometimes react to you differently. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not. Here's my list of 19 things that are true when you have a foreign accent. And no, having an ... Read More about 19 Things that are true when you have a foreign accent
Review: Are TOMS shoes worth it?
Hello there! When I come across a brand or product I really like, you can count on me to share it here with you on the blog. Today I'm doing exactly that with my TOMS shoes review. Yes, my husband is also named Tom so I may be a tad biased, but honestly, I bought a pair of TOMS on a whim and they ... Read More about Review: Are TOMS shoes worth it?
What does Peloton mean & why the app is about so much more than exercise
First, what does Peloton mean? The word peloton comes from French and originally means platoon. But today, a peloton is a pack of cyclists racing. So a herd, or a platoon, or basically a group of cyclists riding together. Or in the case of the Peloton app, a group of like-minded individuals riding ... Read More about What does Peloton mean & why the app is about so much more than exercise
Mid-summer check-in: Best and worst parts of life lately
Salut, everyone! How's summer? What have you been up to? France has been hit with some crazy hot weather lately but we're managing just fine with our new bedroom a/c unit. As some of you might know from following along on social media, my family came to visit back in June and we went to Provence for ... Read More about Mid-summer check-in: Best and worst parts of life lately
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