The Homebody Expat: Part I
The Step Out the Door “The Ozarks is where I belong.” This wasn’t a declaration of pride, but rather a simple, subconscious inner agreement that I…
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Why Not Use a Paper Journal?Journaling on paper, for me, is perfect for reflective or creative writing. It’s a treasured hobby.But in the case of my…
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It was my first morning in the Netherlands. I got out of bed, light on my feet, the air charged with my own exhilaration. I poured…
Keep readingThe Sentimental Expat: Obsession with Memories
When a Homebody Becomes an Expat When I saw that orange box of Arm&Hammer baking soda in the aisle, I must have perplexed the customers around…
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Many expats move to a new country and have no problem learning the language. They simply immerse themselves in the culture, and start talking to people…
Keep readingRemembering What I’ve Learned with the TIL Journal
First of all, not everything I learn is transformative, and some things aren’t even worth the extra effort to revisit. But within this daily journey of…
Keep readingHow I Keep Daily TIL Journaling Easy
I have a long history of failed habit attempts. But when it comes to my “Today I Learned” Journal, I’ve kept it consistent for the past…
Keep readingHow the TIL Journal Changed My Life
Every day, you write what you’ve learned. That was the plan with my “Today I Learned” journal. Just learn something every day, one little step at…
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