It was about this time last month that I found myself in a bit of a conundrum. We were in the process of setting our new apartment up and it was very obvious that there was no room for my beloved custom-designed chaise lounge from the Philippines. I was heartbroken. I resigned myself to...
An Overview of Foreign Service Institute Courses The Foreign Service Institute is a sprawling complex located in Arlington, VA where Diplomats go to school. It is here that they may enroll in over 600 different Foreign Service Institute courses in leadership, job-specific training, area...
Okay, I have to share a delightful little thing I’ve stumbled upon. It’s called FreeCycle and it’s basically a place where you can give or get things for FREE. You simply go to the FreeCycle website to find a group near you (there are over 5,300 groups in the US, by the...
Hey all–Perhaps you’ve noticed I haven’t been writing much. Well, it hasn’t been for lack of interest, it’s just that I prefer to jump into the deep end quickly when arriving in a new place, as I’ve found that it makes me feel more connected and settled...