On Top of the World
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03/06/2015
I remember when we left our home for our new life.
Expat
Expat life is not always easy, but it is always an adventure. Making the choice to live in another country, another culture is brave and wonderful. It can also be very stressful, lonely, sad and heartbreaking. One thing is for sure, once you become an expat you change.
The Pampered Life
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31/05/2015
I recently had an amazing experience. While I had my hair done, I had a foot spa too. It was bliss. A real treat, one I would never get back home.
Tribal Lore
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17/05/2015
There is a lot written about the issues expats may face. Here, there is an amazing sisterhood. When someone in the community needs help we are there. Yet there is a shadow side too. That one where women insist on tearing each other down. I don’t know why.
News Updates – Dodgy Postal Service & Noodles the Puppy
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16/05/2015
Here is an update on the dodgy postal service here, and our newest family member – Noodles the Puppy.
A moment of connection…
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10/05/2015
I have done something really really stupid. It was impulsive, and careless. Or was it. I brought a puppy…I don’t even like dogs that much, I’m a cat person…
Making Friends
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25/04/2015
When you are forced out there to meet people and make new connections, it can be pretty daunting. I just picked up a new friend in the supermarket isle…
FlutterBug’s Birthday
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22/04/2015
It was FB’s birthday and I was feeling so guilty. All FB wanted was a big party like her brother’s back home but we don’t know many people yet. We did have a great day though with a mini party and the night down at the Bay watching fireworks.
Listening to the Music
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21/04/2015
Our first storm came as a total surprise. It was quite incredible to experience.
The Jewel in My Day
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16/04/2015
On the weekend I was walking down the staircase and I could hear ‘you are my sunshine’ ring out through
Touching Base
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15/04/2015
It isn’t fair to skip over the not so lovely parts of being an expat. Today I’ve had a bad day, actually it’s been a tough few days. I’m sick, really sick and feeling pretty sorry for myself.
I am Sarah, I was an Australian living in the Philippines with my family. Now we are back in Perth, Western Australia. I write about local and budget travel, lifestyle and the bits inbetween. I hope to encourage readers to get out and discover their 'place'.
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