Now, after being the newbie myself as a foreigner in France, I’ve majorly changed how I act toward other newcomers I encounter in daily life. And going to a Pure Barre class in Florida last month made that clear to me.
Reverse culture shock moments I had on my vacation back home in the USA
I guess you could say I’m pretty used to my life in small-town French these days, so a change-up to my routine in bustling Southern Florida was sure to mix things up. Here are some of the culture surprises I experienced while there.
37 Things that make me ridiculously happy
Have you ever made a list of things that make you utterly, ridiculously, jumping-up-and-down happy? Here are things that make me happy. I’d love to hear yours too.
On that American enthusiasm
A recent YouTube video I watched the other day on Americans and exaggeration got me thinking… are Americans overly enthusiastic? Is that a bad thing? Is it something that makes us endearing?
Quirks you notice about your French husband
My French husband has a few quirks but are they because he’s French or are they just part of his personality? What kind of French husband quirks am I talking about?
On changing style and how to dress French (or not)
Moving abroad has contributed to my changing style but not in the way I expected. French women look good but is it necessary to learn how to dress French to fit in? Even their casual-wear is slightly elevated above regular American casual clothing. Let’s talk about style and how it changes.
7 Things you realize after having the flu
By the time I woke up on Sunday, I had a fever, aches and major chills that alternated with full body sweats. The flu had struck and I was miserable. Here are 7 things I realized after having the flu!
Are you happy in France?
After 4 years of living abroad, I can honestly say that I am happy in France — but does being in France play a huge role in my overall happiness? How much does your physical location factor in to who you have become? How much should it?
8 Things I’m really bad at
Hello, hello! Looks like Monday has rolled around again. Did you have a good weekend? What’s on deck today? A…
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French things I don’t do
Being married to a French guy and all, you’d think that some of his Frenchness would rub off on me….
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Pet peeves I need to get off my chest
Can I rant today? Good. Lately it seems like the same annoying things keep getting under my skin so to…
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When people say you’re lucky to live abroad
Sometimes people say silly things — including me. We’re only human, after all. In 2009, when I first announced my…
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A personal problem and sleepless nights
Anyone who knows me well will tell you I like my sleep. I like to be fast asleep by 11…
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7 Things I never did until I moved to France
As babies, our parents carefully note all of our “firsts.” Our first word, first time we crawled and walked are…
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6 Life lessons I learned from my dog Dagny
Maybe at first glance their wagging tail, questionable napping habits and relentless desire for treats would lead you to believe otherwise, but after thinking it through, I’ve learned a bunch of life lessons from my dog, Dagny.
How did I get here? A little more about me
Those who know me from back home know the exact path my life’s taken since graduating high school back in…
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6 Things that are totally true when your husband is French
If you’re new around here, you should know that I’m married to a pretty cool French dude named Tom. He…
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No, the grass is not always greener
Have you ever scrolled through your social media feeds, flipped through the pages of a magazine or read a blog…
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Ever been told to smile? Not in France
For all the ladies out there, have you ever been walking down the street minding your own business, deep in…
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American habits I lost when I moved to France
The best antidote for someone who’s stuck in their ways is to move abroad. You’ll realize your habits aren’t part…
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