This year has been full of work travel for me. The last couple of months have been particularly hectic, and…
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My atypical experience taking the antimalarial drug Malarone
Last week, I returned to France after a hectic month or so of work travel that brought me to Haiti,…
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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…
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When does life abroad in France just become regular life?
I moved abroad for the first time in 2009. I came for work and there was a very clear end…
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7 years!
June 2019 marks 7 years of blogging here at Oui in France, and WOW does time fly. I think I…
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Show up like you’re already where you want to be
We all face challenges in life. If we’re human, we’ve come up against struggle personally and professionally. But some of…
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73 Questions challenge
Howdy, mes amis. Let’s get into some Monday fun. I was encouraged by Ashley, one of my favorite healthy living…
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7 Assumptions people have made about me and others who live abroad
Everyone makes assumptions and most of the time they’re harmless even if they are majorly off base. But you know what they say when you assume… Here are some things people have assumed about me over the years after moving abroad and I’m setting the record straight.
Is living abroad freeing?
A couple of months ago on Twitter, among all of the memes, political arguments and other randomness, I came across…
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Thoughts and what I’ve learned after my YouTube video went viral
Over the past week, my behind-the-scenes bakery video from November has taken off on YouTube, and at the time of…
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Why New Year’s resolutions aren’t BS
This time of year, we all have the best of intentions. Everyone and their mother is reflecting on last year,…
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5 Ways living in France has helped me to embrace a sustainable lifestyle
In recent years, I’ve made a shift to try to live a more sustainable life. I haven’t done anything extraordinary…
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On getting up again
Have you ever had one of those days that just crushes you? You’re stressed, overwhelmed, and about to lose it…
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Top posts & a look back at 2018
Each year I share the posts that were the most popular with readers as well as some of my favorites….
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13 Everyday things that always give me a boost
You know that feeling you get when something good happens, no matter how small? I wish I could bottle that feeling up and keep it in my pocket for when I need a pick me up. But until then, I’ll make a list of everyday things that give me a boost.
The hardest parts of living abroad in France
It’s easy to find a million reasons why you should move abroad to France. But once you’re here, is life perfect? Of course not! Let’s talk about the hardest parts of living abroad in France.
Are you on the right path?
Someone I cared about recently passed away. It’s made me question everything and if I’m on the right path in life. Something you hear me say often is that life is short and it’s been proven to me over and over in so many different ways. Are you on the right path and how do you know? Here’s what I’ve learned.
The problem with fantasy worlds
A quote at the end of an article I read from a lifestyle brand that’s been a raging success, got me thinking. The article itself was super interesting and positive, and for some reason, the quote at the end left me feeling weird. And I didn’t know why. So to figure it out, I did what I often do when I feel that way. I walked the dog. Here’s the problem with fantasy worlds.
When living abroad forces you to reinvent yourself
What has shaped your identity and made you into the person you are? Maybe things like where you grew up, your career path, your role in your community, and the people in your inner circle. Identity is complicated. Living abroad complicates it further, but it’s not all bad.
Why does France allow us to slow down and appreciate life more?
One of my readers left a comment that got me thinking. Julie wrote, “What is it about France that allows us to slow down and really appreciate the smaller things in life? I find I get excited about things that I wouldn’t even give a second thought to at home and I find myself doing things I wouldn’t think possible.” Why does France allow us to slow down and appreciate the small things? Or does it? Will a move abroad make you enjoy life more? Should it?