I started this series “Things you wouldn’t know” a while back, because as an expat, living in a different country away from home, you encounter a whole lot of things that are just different from what you’re used to. Some things are significant, others barely noticeable. After 10+ years, I am pretty much used to most…
Köln • teal sandals • self • strawberries • quiche and salad • Saturday treat • French Press • Sactown • sunny Sunday •
This is a regular feature post on my blog. See the archives here. Witnessing two adults act like children and all you can do is shake your head in disbelief. Seriously. I am too old for this. When I try to understand someone’s behavior and can’t for the life of me make sense of it. Not…
With my goal to track our spending for the last couple of months, I have also thought about ways to save a little bit more money for rainy days. I already have some money automatically transferred into savings every month, but I know I can do more. My problem usually is that what is most…
We had beautiful weather this weekend and Saturday was a perfect day for a walk through the McKinley Park Rose Garden. It was gorgeous to see all the rose bushes in full bloom with their huge blossoms and their amazing range of shapes, sizes and colors. Aren’t they just beautiful? Other good things this weekend:…
view from my bed • water • me • breakfast • wallet • real simple • milkshake • roses • sunday coffee •
Photo Credit: Ian Sane via Compfight cc Last night, it suddenly hit me that I hadn’t used my Starbucks birthday reward yet. It was about to expire today. I usually don’t stop at Starbucks on a regular basis, definitely not during my work week. It’s a special treat that I allow myself when I am…
flowers • park • German pancakes • necklace • coffee • twins • flower • latte • mini-garden •
Today is my great-aunt’s birthday. She would have turned 91. It’s hard to accept that I won’t be able talk to her today. In a way, since I’ve lived so far away form her for so many years already, she’s still over there somehow. This morning, I remembered the pashmina scarf. It was a gift to her…
Current Book(s): I just got “BossyPants” by Tina Fey for a bargain on my nook and can’t wait to start it. Current Playlist: NPR. Ha! I don’t find much time to listen to music right now. Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure: Kinder Chocolate. Current Color: purple. Current Drink: fresh, hot steaming cup of coffee. Current Food:…
