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Heimat…in-between worlds

November 13, 2020 frustratednesterLeave a comment

The German word ‘heimat’ suggests a place of deep belonging and certainty, where, as Wiebke of Chameleon Coaching puts it, ‘your roots are the deepest’. In one sense, I have a very strong, uncomplicated sense of a physical home in Scotland. MT and I are both from there, our families are there, and one of… Continue reading Heimat…in-between worlds →

#MayontheMove2020 Inspiration

April 30, 2020 frustratednester2 Comments

Earlier this week I confirmed the details for the #MayontheMove2020 expat Instagram challenge, co-hosted by me and Erin of Oregon Girl Around the World. Click here if you missed it. We kick off tomorrow! Throughout the month of May you'll have 16 prompts to inspire you to share something on Instagram of your 'life on… Continue reading #MayontheMove2020 Inspiration →

Announcing #MayontheMove2020!

April 28, 2020April 30, 2020 frustratednester3 Comments

Calling all expats, repats, immigrants, internationals, and global nomads! Last year I put the #MayontheMove Instagram challenge out into the world for the first time, and I was so chuffed with how it turned out! I made new connections, built a community, and told parts of my story in a whole new way. At that… Continue reading Announcing #MayontheMove2020! →

Expat Life: Making Space for Stories

January 8, 2020 frustratednesterLeave a comment

That's the Christmas decorations packed away. Will they be on the same top shelf in the same wardrobe next year? Probably. But you never know... We keep things compact, just one box, always ready to fit in a shipment. I'm not a big fan of ornaments for ornaments' sake anyway, or seasonal tat that we… Continue reading Expat Life: Making Space for Stories →

My 10 Big Lessons from 10 Years of Expat Life

August 23, 2019August 28, 2019 frustratednester3 Comments

Pop open some bubbles and raise a glass with me! Today is my 10-year expativersary! You can't go through a decade of non-stop transitions and culture shock without learning a thing or two.

Leaving Season: on the Threshold, Again

June 13, 2019 frustratednesterLeave a comment

Read on to find out why I relish expat goodbyes, and for a big announcement!

#MayontheMove2019 Inspiration

April 28, 2019April 23, 2019 frustratednester1 Comment

I hope by now you've seen my building excitement for #MayontheMove2019 over on Instagram. It's building slowly, but I can't wait to see what connections will emerge! If you're still not quite sure what it's all about, read on for a primer and some inspiration. Depending on what you choose to follow, you might well… Continue reading #MayontheMove2019 Inspiration →

Friendship on the Move: Transcending Time and Continents

November 14, 2018 frustratednester2 Comments

November has been quiet around here because, after my first attempt two years ago, I'm again taking part in NaNoWriMo. (Let me know in the comments or on Facebook or Instagram if you want to know how I'm doing with that, writerly types.) But some exciting news has me thinking lots of thoughts that I… Continue reading Friendship on the Move: Transcending Time and Continents →

Denmark Sketch: At the Pool

October 15, 2018January 21, 2021 frustratednester7 Comments

'Are you coming or not?' MT has promised the kids a visit to the pool this rainy Sunday. 7 yo is very keen, but 5 yo is resisting. I bring up pictures from the pool's website, showing splash pools surrounded by brightly coloured fountains and play areas, and he agrees to go along, although still… Continue reading Denmark Sketch: At the Pool →

How to Hit the Ground Running – Part Two: Expat Mindset

September 26, 2018October 1, 2018 frustratednester4 Comments

When I started compiling my thoughts about the idea of 'hitting the ground running' as an expat, I realised that I had too much to say in one post! Although we don't have a very long list of countries under our belt, our circumstances put us through a lot of moves over a short period… Continue reading How to Hit the Ground Running – Part Two: Expat Mindset →

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