Excuse the mess…
There is that dream about expat life, that you are surrounded by domestic help and life is all gin and tonics, manicures and long lunches….well it might be for you, but it definitely isn’t for me. Well apart from the gin and tonic…life is still messy, literally and figuratively
Home is Where the Heart Is
Life was simpler when we were home, when photographs of that life sneak up on me they take my breath away. It hurts remembering. Such is the nature of homesickness, and of the grief of letting go of the past.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 6 – A Bit About ‘Expat Guilt’
Expat guilt is a real thing. Guilt over leaving home, uprooting children and social inequity all find ways of seeping into our hearts and minds. Here are a few thoughts and strategies which may be helpful.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 2 – A Bit About Domestic Support
Expat Survival Guide Part 2 – A bit about domestic help. Some tips and advice from someone who has learnt the hard way.
The Disconnected Expat – Survival Guide
Expat life is not all glossy parties and glamorous travel. It can be unbelievably challenging. Lately, I have been feeling disconnected, so here is some advice to new expats.
Holding my own Hand
A post for Friday Reflections on being authentic and living true to your values.
Empty Space
A short story about empty space.
Happiness…Really?
Is that happiness ideal a bit unrealistic? I think it is.
Let’s talk about kindness
A short piece about kindness. It isn’t hard, really it isn’t.