Blogtober Challenge: Days 10 & 11

I was not able to publish a post yesterday; my energy was dedicated to dealing with condo renovation frustrations back in the States after catching up on sleep and some quiet time in the mani/pedi chair. I wasn’t nearly as distressed about missing a day as I was the first time, but I’ve had bigger […]

Blogtober Challenge: Day 9

Things were so crazy last week that I really haven’t spent much time reflecting on the time I got to spend with family and friends. We made this trip back for a friend, a fact that has elicited comments from other American expats along the lines of, “Must be a good friend. I wouldn’t do […]

Finding a life less ordinary

In 2016, life looked like a dream. Despite having everything a typical wife and mother could ask for, the opportunity to take a risk and choose a life less ordinary was too good to pass up.