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Category Archives: Five Simple Things
Five Simple Things #9 {Acknowledging Gratitude}
Another week has passed and itâs time for some reflection to continue my practice in expressing gratitude for the many blessings I have in my life. For those reading this for the first time, you can see where this series … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things
Tagged expat, Family, friendship, gratitude, Happiness, hope, Inspiration, life, love, memories, parenting
21 Comments
Five Simple Things #8 {Inspiration}
Oh hello sweet Wednesday! I wish you were Friday, but oh, so happy you are not Monday! This week has been better than last week for sure, but I think I have a teething monster on my hand. Teething. Never. … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things
Tagged faith, gratitude, Happiness, hope, Inspiration, life, love
19 Comments
Five Simple Things #7 {The Day That Kept On Giving}
Well friends, Iâm here and it looks like my computer is back to normal! Iâm so relieved about that, but still nervous that I will need a new laptop soon. Itâs old and itâs time, but financially it is definitely … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged expat, friendship, gratitude, humor, Inspiration, life, stress
28 Comments
Five Simple Things #6 {American Expat Style}
Happy Wednesday friends! I hope you are all enjoying your week. If youâre having my kind of week, youâre on your way to finishing a case bottle of wine so far this week. That being said letâs take a look … Continue reading
Posted in Expat Life, Five Simple Things
Tagged expat, food, Germany, gratitude, humor, Inspiration, life, United States
47 Comments
Five Simple Things # 5 : A Cold in Germany
Hi friends and happy Wednesday to you! Weâve made it half-way again and itâs almost the weekend. Sigh. Itâs time to reflect again and express my gratitude for the wonderful things or moments from the prior week. As you may … Continue reading
Posted in Expat Life, Five Simple Things, My German Experience, The Journey
Tagged colds, expat, Germany, gratitude, life, medicines, United States
31 Comments
Five Simple Things #4
Happy Wednesday lovely readers! Hope this Wednesday finds you all doing fantastically. As for me, well as I mentioned in my last post, everyone is sick around here. I thought I had escaped its path, but then I woke up … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged expat, Family, friendship, gratitude, life, Relationships
30 Comments
Five Simple Things #3
Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope you are enjoying these weekly posts about gratitude. I really canât express enough how much they help me maintain a positive attitude during stressful times. Iâm not saying this is a  cure-all, but it definitely … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged expat, gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, life, love
22 Comments
Five Simple Things #2
Hi sweet readers of mine! I hope this Wednesday finds you all doing well. If youâre on my side of the world, you are covered in rain and quickly being reminded of Fall. I really enjoyed last weekâs edition of … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged birthday, expat, Family, friendship, gratitude, Happiness, hope, Inspiration, life, love
25 Comments
Five Simple Things
I find myself saying this a lot and itâs something I definitely know about myself; I love the simple things in life. I remember M always being surprised by how some of the simplest things could make me happy, make … Continue reading
Posted in Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged five simple things, gratitude, Happiness, hope, Inspiration, life, love
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Itâs Ok To Fall
Have you ever had those days, that sometimes turn into weeks, where you are just disappointed or depressed? Lately, it seems like there is this funk, you know I mentioned it here, that I have fallen into and canât escape. … Continue reading
Posted in Expat Life, Five Simple Things, The Journey
Tagged expat, friendship, Inspiration, kids, life, love, parenting, thankfulness
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