This is going to sound like a random desire, but I’ve always imagined what it would be like to join the ladies who lunch. This is an expat term used in various parts of the world where I’ve lived. I don’t even know if it’s a Stateside expression. Maybe it’s a description used only forContinue reading Ladies Who Lunch
Photo by Jerzy Andrzej Kucia from Pixabay We are moving to Quito, Ecuador! Yes, that’s right!! After (what will be) 9 amazing years in Hong Kong, we are moving on to a new school, city, country, and time zone! (We will only be 3 hours ahead of family and friends back home in the PacificContinue reading We’re Moving to Quito, Ecuador
It started as the Wuhan Flu until it was described as coronavirus, yet know the World Health Organization (WHO) officially called it Covid-19. With this name it contains the “Co” from Corona, “vi” from virus, “d” from disease and the “19” for the year it started. No location or race associated, no ominous connotations implied,Continue reading Living in Hong Kong During COVID-19
Last month I tried out a “What I’ve Been Up To,” post, and I really enjoyed reviewing my month in this way. So, here I am again at the end of September ready to share what I’ve been up to this month. Somehow it’s made what I do in my free time a bit moreContinue reading What I’ve Been Up To This September
It always makes me sad when it’s time for a new passport. I love my passport, my well-travelled passport. It has so many stamps and visas in it; my passport has even had pages added to it, TWICE! I’ve been all over Asia on this passport, and I hate to give it up. I becomeContinue reading Time for a New Passport
The summer countdown has officially started! We celebrated a day off yesterday for International Labor Day, this past weekend I transferred out wardrobes, and the summer heat has hit Hong Kong. So, yes, the summer countdown is on! Being a teacher definitely has perks–summer being one of them, and to be exact we have 30Continue reading The Summer Countdown
Happy International Women’s Day to all the women I know out there. I just took a jaunt through my Facebook photos…. of course after living 20+ years overseas, I’ve made an amazing amount of international women friends. I can name many girlfriends from each of the countries we’ve lives so far, so for this postContinue reading Happy International Women’s Day!