What would an international holiday be, if there were no linguistic discoveries made? On my most recent travels I made 3. Excuse me while I geek out about them below. 9 People are always asking me if I get different languages mixed up in my head. While the answer is usually not, I have run … Continue reading Language Connections
I get asked this question a lot. Perhaps you are even wondering what my plans are come May 2014. I'll happily let you know as much as I know: I don't know. I think of myself as having a combination of 4 options. Go back to the States Go somewhere else overseas Stay in museums/culture … Continue reading So, What’s Next?
This post will be short and sweet. I went to Bangkok. I spent 12 hours there. I didn't sleep a wink. I left Bangkok. By the time I arrived at Bangkok it was already dark. I took public transportation from the airport to the area of town my hostel was in. Unfortunately, I accidently left … Continue reading Krungthep
I did it! I visited the promised land, the land flowing with milk and honey and it was...too short. That may be the number one complaint I have with the whole trip, but I think that's what everyone says after vacation. I was in Hong Kong for the Asia Society Arts + Museum Summit, a … Continue reading Hong Kong
I was doubtful I’d see the day when my enjoyment of life in LP outstripped my enjoyment of my job but it has happened. It's a great testament to the marked improvement in my quality of life—my friends, my home situation, my intellectual stimulation—and also sad evidence of a rapidly declining love for work. I’m … Continue reading The Countdown Begins
Greetings friends! Its been a long time since my last update. Both a lot has happened and nothing has happened. Depends on perspective I guess. I had been worried (among countless other things) April/May about how my 1 year performance review would go--if I would get the raise and the bonus I was counting on. … Continue reading Bo Hen Don Leao (Long Time No See)
I should write more when I'm happy, I think. Not just when things are stressful. So its Thursday and there's been an awful lot of thankfulness missing from my life. But today I'll make a deposit. #1 Every meal I've eaten in the past few weeks alone has been by choice. Around meal times now … Continue reading Thankful Thursday
It happened. What I thought I would never be a victim to as a smart female traveler. Victim may be a strong word, and “it” didn’t actually happened but my feathers were sufficiently ruffled. About a month ago on one of my days off, one of my tuk-tuk driver friends (a man in his 50s … Continue reading Easy by Association
This stuff is lethal. Even in small doses. But I find that I can't get away from it. Its everywhere. Blocking my path to everywhere I want to be. Conversation with two colleagues who appear to know more than me about a particular subject. Enter fear, I shut down and am completely unresponsive. Offered perfect … Continue reading Fear
...are like gold. My day started off with Swiss Miss hot chocolate (the kind with the marshmallows) with candy canes in a Christmas themed mug. I received a care package from my friend yesterday with the hot chocolate and the mini candy canes. It reminded me of a year ago hanging out at her apartment … Continue reading Days like this…
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