Hi there! It's Monday again and thought I'd pop in with a quick Monday Mishmash to kick off the week. Monday Mishmash is a roundup-style post I do semi-regularly that has a bunch of random stuff including happenings around here, fun links and to let you know about anything else going on. Let's ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 1/26/15
What I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Learning a new language as an adult is no easy feat. Becoming conversational in a foreign language is more or less doable with some hard work, but what about when the ability to speak a foreign language well is a necessity just to get by and be understood? That's when it all gets real and casual ... Read More about What I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Exercise embarrassment: When your moves look weird & other “oops” moments
Traditional exercises have their place in my workout routine and I love squats, lunges, shoulder presses and dumbbell curls. But sometimes you want to work a muscle in a way that has you feeling kind of awkward. And when you're the only woman in the weight room busting out some hip thrusts or doing ... Read More about Exercise embarrassment: When your moves look weird & other “oops” moments
UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Hi all, about two years ago I published a post titled The lonely expat problem: Making friends is harder than it looks which resonated with so many expats out there. Frankly, it was sad and surprising to know that so many of you were experiencing the same thing I was and also comforting at the same ... Read More about UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Hi there! Coming to you from Brittany! Tom, Dagny and I are in the Morbihan region of Brittany this weekend for a little R&R (his birthday present to me) and despite the rainy weather, we're enjoying ourselves. The house we rented has a fireplace, a nice little yard and a whole lot of charm. ... Read More about Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Gym etiquette: Don’t be a rude slob!
If you go to a gym, no matter where you live in the world, you've surely encountered at least one of these gym etiquette faux pas. Maybe it's that dude next to you or maybe you've -- gasp! -- committed one of the offenses yourself (I have but not telling you which one(s)). The first few times you ... Read More about Gym etiquette: Don’t be a rude slob!
Do you hug in French culture? NO! Here’s what to do instead
If you plop yourself down on a park bench in the U.S. and watch people come and go, you'll undoubtedly see people of all ages meet and greet each other with a hug. Some are just friendly, quick hugs and others are more loving and romantic. Sometimes a hug is accompanied by a pat on the back, or ... Read More about Do you hug in French culture? NO! Here’s what to do instead
Monday Mishmash 1/5/15
Hi there! It's the first Monday of 2015 and I hope it's treating you well so far! Did you have a good New Year's Eve? Monday Mishmash is a new roundup-style post I'll be doing semi-regularly to update you on happenings around here, share some cool links and let you know about anything else going ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 1/5/15
Best of 2014: Most popular Oui In France posts
Hello there! With 2014 coming to a close today, I thought I'd do a little roundup of the most popular Oui In France posts from the past year. Maybe you're new around here or missed them the first time. So grab a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy! And P.S. It's my birthday today! Yup, New Year's Eve, ... Read More about Best of 2014: Most popular Oui In France posts
Monday Mishmash
Mornin'... coming at ya from my couch! It's Monday and that means my birthday is in two days and that 2015 is right around the corner. I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and that you're looking forward to the new year ahead. I don't have anything monumental to tell you today. Just a random ... Read More about Monday Mishmash
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