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Riding the Rails: Croatia

Slipping into my seat next to the giant window that will frame my journey through the untouched Croatian countryside, I anticipated the picturesque scene to come. 

The train lurched forward begging to leave the city to race through the emerald forests that line the peaks and valleys of Istria and Dalmatia. Winding tracks, wrapped the river and bent though rolling hills. Random red poppies peeked…

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Then there was Paris...

Then there was Paris…

Busy with settling into international life, I have had little time to post. Where to even begin? I travelled to Sri Lanka in September, but then there was Paris.

Without being to presumtous, every girl dreams of traveling to Paris. My dream began as a little girl reading the book Madaline. I read it over and over and over again. I wanted nothing more than to see the Eiffel Tower for myself. 

Grow…

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A'Ali Pottery Bahrain

A’Ali Pottery Bahrain

  When you become an expat, venturing out on your own can be scary. Call me a brave soul or adventurous or down right crazy. What ever your thoughts, one can’t assimilate into a new society without bravery. So today, I ventured out on my own…without the GPS again. 

A few people told me there was a pottery place in A’Ali, just past the pottery roundabout. (Seems logical) A’ali pottery, is located…

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It's Time! Bound for Bahrain #LifeMeant

It’s Time! Bound for Bahrain #LifeMeant

The moment has arrived. I am filled with many emotions – excitement, joy, and a small bit of the nerves, but not much. The thrill of finally reaching the goal of living and working abroad outweighs any other emotions. This adventure will forever change me. I welcome it with open arms.

“All great things start from one idea,” has been a life motto for years. This whole crazy journey began with just…

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Officially an Expat!! #LifeMeant

   By the time you read this, I will be on the flight to London. I have waited seven very long months for this adventure to begin and years to travel the world. FINALLY!!!!!! The day has arrived. I am officially an expatriate of the United States.

I will spend a fabulous week in England before heading off to my new life in Bahrain to teach at Riffa Views International School. 

While working…

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Capital One Supports Finding My Life Meant

Capital One supports finding my #LifeMeant by sending gift.

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Capital One Supports Finding My Life Meant

Capital One Supports Finding My Life Meant

“What’s in your wallet?”

When deciding how to fund my #LifeMeant, I was careful in choosing which credit cards to use. It’s important to make sure there are no hidden fees, or foreign transaction fees.

Several months back, one of my cards was switched over to a Capital Onecard. I thought nothing of it. It had a zero balance and I never used it. A few days ago, I looked into what Capital One had…

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Moving Abroad: ALL the details not mentioned.

Considering Moving Abroad? It’s not as simple as packing up your bags and heading out. There are a million little details that no one ever tells you. Things you would never think of until you are in the thick of it. 

The excitement of moving to a new country far outweighs the daunting tasks that will take up all your free time in the months preceeding the big move. However, with careful planning,…

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New Chapter, Not Goodbye!

New Chapter, Not Goodbye!

I really grew to love my Florida “Salt Life.” Bidding it farewell was tough. I’ll miss the salty soft air of a sea breeze, the sunshine on one side of the street but not the other, and the endless white sandy beaches that traipses it way in the car and house. But, I will miss the people I have met most.

My friends became like family, as I already lived away from my hometown of Chicago. For the…

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New Chapter, Not Goodbye!

New Chapter, Not Goodbye!

I really grew to love my Florida “Salt Life.” Bidding it farewell was tough. I’ll miss the salty soft air of a sea breeze, the sunshine on one side of the street but not the other, and the endless white sandy beaches that traipses it way in the car and house. But, I will miss the people I have met most.

My friends became like family, as I already lived away from my hometown of Chicago. For the…

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Finding My Life Meant...

Finding My Life Meant…

Finding my life meant started just over six months ago. When I set out to accomplish this goal, I had no idea it would be so hard. It’s a lone journey, At first, I withdrew from the world – only to find my place in it again. I have made new friendships and reconnected with old. I guess the hardest part has been letting go of my old dreams, my old life, and building a new one. It begged asking the…

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Be Brave, Be Bold! Find your #LifeMeant

“You are so brave!” The most common statement said to me after sharing that I am moving abroad to teach in Bahrain. This comment has pilfered through my mind since I made the decision to move abroad, one rainy November afternoon back in 2013. 

While packing my life away today, I happened upon a poem I wrote in 1996, during a college poetry class.

  After reading the poem, it seemed apropos as I…

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Why Bahrain? A Dr. Suess Inspired Perspective Oh, the Places I'll Go" by Dr. Seuss was my favorite book as child. The red-bound Encyclopedia Britannica set, lining my basement book shelves, had worn pages from looking up all the “Places I’ll Go” someday. So, it comes as no surprise..... Click the link to read more

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Why Bahrain? A Dr. Seuss Perspective

“Oh, the Places I’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss was my favorite book as child. The red-bound Encyclopedia Britannica set, lining my basement book shelves, had worn pages from looking up all the “Places I’ll Go” someday. So, it comes as no surprise, to those that know me, that I am moving abroad. For as long as I can remember, I wanted travel the world and experience new perspectives. 

Upon sharing that I…

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Life is like....War and Peace?  

Life is like….War and Peace?  

  Last June, I received this book from eight amazing women. I was fortunate enough to spend four years working along side this truly talented and gifted group. Soraya, Mary, Katherine, Peggy, Genna (Mary), Amalia, Melissa (Monte), and Patty will always hold a special place in the chapters that are my life.

I have been saving this blank journal. My plan is to fill its’ blank pages the day I embark…

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My first concern...SANDSTORMS!

My first concern…SANDSTORMS!

A sandstorm refers to a high amount of wind occurring in sandy areas, usually in deserts, where the wind speed is able to lift the top layer of sand from the ground, and push it in every imaginable direction. The sand involved in the sandstorm can reach heights of approximately 10-50 feet (3.05-15.24m). Usually, the height of a sandstorm corresponds to wind strength. Dust particles associated…

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