I love Valentine’s Day! I can remember my mom decorating the house with pink and red streamers and balloons. There were cards and little gifts on the table when we woke up. One year she even pulled me out of school early to make cupcakes and celebrate. Justin has also spoiled me. One year heContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Inspiration”
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Shopping, Animals, and Weird Plants
A discussion of the nuances and entertainment of living in Tunisia Shopping Most things are cheap in comparison to America and after 6 months here, it still amazes me. I walk away from shopping feeling like I got a steal and would have gladly paid 5 times as much. A quick estimated conversion in myContinue reading “Shopping, Animals, and Weird Plants”
Look at Where You Are
An update feels appropriate as we mark this milestone, half of a year living in Tunisia. It’s not what I expected, but then again, I had no prior knowledge about expat life and I couldn’t even find Tunisia on a map. And of course I had no idea we’d be doing all of this duringContinue reading “Look at Where You Are”
Away For The Holidays
Christmas means time with friends and family. Traditions. Togetherness. But what if you are thousands of miles away? 5,367 miles to be exact (Eudora, Kansas to Tunis, Tunisia). How can you be apart and together? In a turn of unexpected events, more people find themselves in this situation, even if they live in the sameContinue reading “Away For The Holidays”
The Guilt of Escape
November 4, 2020- 10:00 A.M (Tunisia Time)- The day after Election Day You know that scene in Titanic where the people in the lifeboats are rowing away from the sinking ship? That’s a bit what it felt like waking up this morning. I see the state of the things back home and I feel guiltContinue reading “The Guilt of Escape”
Culture Shock
I was warned multiple times before moving overseas that I would succumb to something called “culture shock.” It sounded very dramatic and unpleasant. I saw the roller coaster-looking line graph. I studied the “symptoms” and “coping strategies.” I tried to prepare myself mentally and emotionally. Well, I’m happy to report that after about 2 monthsContinue reading “Culture Shock”
Two Months in Tunisia
Happy 2 Month Anniversary, Tunisia! It really feels like I’ve been here a lot longer than two months. I am feeling pretty settled and comfortable. And I’ve checked off so many items on my Tunisian “Bucket List.” See Roman Ruins Visit Bardo Museum Walk around Sidi Bou Said Take pictures by fancy doors Start decoratingContinue reading “Two Months in Tunisia”
The Rains in Africa
Another day in the classroom was wrapping up, and I started to hear mumbles from the students and teachers about rain clouds. I briefly glanced outside and sure enough, it was windy and dark. I guess it’s going to rain. I hadn’t looked at the weather forecast that day so this was news to me.Continue reading “The Rains in Africa”
The Ultimate Beach Experience
Rafraf, Tunisia I guess I’m late to the game, but I just discovered that I like going to the beach. I used to trick myself into thinking that I liked beaches. Everybody likes going to the beach, right? But after multiple attempts, I resigned myself into admitting, “I am just not a beach person.” ToContinue reading “The Ultimate Beach Experience”
Happy One Month Anniversary, Tunisia!
On July 31st we arrived in Tunisia, tired, hungry, lugging 21 suitcases and two exhausted kids. (What a great first impression the director got when he picked us up at the airport!) Well, now it’s August 31st. Here we are a month later, a little wiser, a little more rested, teaching and settled into ourContinue reading “Happy One Month Anniversary, Tunisia!”
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 