We are about 2 months in, living on the border of Germany and the Netherlands. Since I last wrote, many of our stressors have lessened. We’ve got our bank account and phones set up. We’ve bought a car and are getting a second one in December. The kids are getting involved with school and makingContinue reading “The 2 Month Netherlands Update”
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Food in Limburg
We’ve been in the Southern Germany/ Netherlands area called Limburg for about a month now. During our time here, we’ve had the opportunity to try many restaurants through the advice of new friends and sometimes just a good old Google search. The following is a little taste of what we’ve tried. Bon appetit! Schrieversheide LocatedContinue reading “Food in Limburg”
Netherlands Update #1
We’ve been in the Netherlands for a little over 10 days now, but man, it feels longer! We’ve been so busy getting our lives set up and exploring our new area. As expected, we’ve had some ups and downs. It can be stressful starting over in a new country despite the always-smiling faces you seeContinue reading “Netherlands Update #1”
Lawrence, Kansas
17 Days until our move to the Netherlands. Yesterday was my last day of work at KU. Moving boxes are piling up in the living room, and arrangements for goodbye dinners are being made. As I count down to our exciting, new adventure, I am struck with gratitude for the life I currently have; theContinue reading “Lawrence, Kansas”
What I Learned Being a Barista
Today was my last day working at Z’s Espresso. I only worked there for a couple of months. Although it may not have been a long lasting job, it made an impact. I’m glad I had the opportunity to be a barista just for a bit. I can remember on really difficult teaching days, I’dContinue reading “What I Learned Being a Barista”
Endings Lead to New Beginnings
I ended a big chapter in my life. After calling Tunisia home for two years, Justin and I ended our teaching contracts, we packed up our things, and said goodbye. On our final night in the house, I had my own little ceremony to represent all of the big feelings brimming under the surface. OverContinue reading “Endings Lead to New Beginnings”
Making Memories in Paris
We were fortunate enough to spend our Thanksgiving break in Paris this year. Planning a trip abroad with children has a different vibe than what I’d plan for my husband and me. If it were only Justin and I going, we’d be happy spending hours sitting in cafes and wandering around the city aimlessly. However,Continue reading “Making Memories in Paris”
“Selfish” Is Not A Bad Word
After 10 years of blood, sweat, and tears, spending nights and weekends at school, always putting my job first, and forming my identity around being a teacher, I clicked send on my resignation email at my old school district. And do you know what? I never even got a reply. Not even a “We willContinue reading ““Selfish” Is Not A Bad Word”
Home in Every Port
As we prepare to fly back to Tunis next week, I’ve been reflecting on the amazing summer we’ve enjoyed. Cramming a year’s worth of appointments and quality time with loved ones into 2 months was exhausting, but it was exactly what I needed. It was a lesson in what’s important in life and what “home”Continue reading “Home in Every Port”
The Expat Dilemma
It’s Saturday morning. I wake up to birds singing and flowers blooming outside. Out on our balcony, I sip my jasmine tea and get in some journal time. At 9:00 am I meet up with a friend for a leisurely walk down to the beach followed by a Croque Madame and fresh-squeezed orange juice. IContinue reading “The Expat Dilemma”
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 