“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” It’s one of those quotes that I feel like I’ve been told more times … More
Tag: expat life
The Best Coast.
I’m sitting at my wonderful desk with my Panpuri diffuser wafting lemongrass into the air, the kittens are making their … More
Unknown.
It’s days like today that make me miss home the most. The sky is an ominous gray, rain drips down … More
2 years.
It’s been two years now since I stepped foot in the lands of The Kingdom of Wonder to make it … More
Count your blessings.
I am always in awe of the expats who have lived in Cambodia for 5, 10, 15 years; even 2 … More
Feet on the ground.
Well kids, it’s been one week since my mom took off on a plane back to Washington and guess what? … More
July 4th.
The last Independence Day I really celebrated was in 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. I spent it with my then boyfriend … More
Tandem.
Living in Cambodia has taught me many things, but the one that has been looming most recently is that you can’t … More
From sea to shining sea.
Well friends, the holiday season- in Cambodia, that is- is now over until the excitement of Pchum Benh builds in … More