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Expat Rebellion

I. Do. Not. Want. To. Be. A. Veteran. Expat. Zoom in on me kicking and screaming as I’m metaphorically pulled to the one year mark. “Noooooooo, we just got here! Am I really saying good-bye to my first batch of friends and sponsoring my first incoming Embassy employee?? How is...

Diplomacy in Action!

As I wrote yesterday, Nick has been gone for the past five days on a work trip to the Southern part of the Philippines. During his visit he got to give a speech at a University, visit a prisoner, and do outreach for Americans living down in that area. Here are some pictures from his trip...

The Anatomy of a Perfect Husband-less Day

So, you all know that I’m a big fan of my husband and the time we spend together. But once and a while it just so happens that I’m on my own for a few days when he’s on a work trip. Now, I could easily choose a mopey, lonely perspective from which to while away the...

A Letter To Sam

Dear Sam, I’m afraid I must let you know that your singing makes me weak. How can you be so talented and barely even able to legally drink? And just when I thought I’d heard your best song yet, you go and release one that’s even better. SIGH. Yup, this is my new fave...