Tag Archives: I am changing

Four years overseas!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

This week on 9/10, marked four years since I landed in China and began my life as an ex-pat. I truly never expected to be overseas for this long, but life certainly has been full of surprises.  Part of me thinks … Continue reading →

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The American dream….in Thailand

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

A house! Continue reading →

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China vs Thailand (Part Three): Seeds of Discontent

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

I cried a lot when I was alone in my Chinese apartment.   Encountering a variety people turned out to not be mostly helpful.  Some helped.  There were a few people who did things like point out different places to eat, … Continue reading →

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China vs. Thailand (Part Two): Landings

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Last time I wrote about my feelings and expectations about becoming an expatriate. Most of what I experienced leading up to my flight to Korea was a mix of excitement, fear, in anticipation. I really didn’t know what to actually … Continue reading →

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Thailand vs. China (Part One)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Ok, I’ll admit it.  The title of this post isn’t really fair.  As a cross-cultural researcher, one of the first ideas my field teaches is that you can’t exactly compare cultures on a list.  Cultural variations are so different, it’s … Continue reading →

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Unfolding purpose

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

I have a good friend who often asks me how long I/we plan to stay overseas.  The truth is that I simply don’t know.  I never expected to live in China for a year, much less three.  I never expected that … Continue reading →

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