We threw a surprise wedding. And it was the best thing ever. When we decided to get married, it started as most wedding planning does: we started looking at dates and locations that would create the perfect backdrop for…
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Lessons Learned: There is never a perfect time. Just start. As I finish yet another year as an expat here in Paris—I started searching for what themes or lessons have been most present in this last year. Many things haven’t…
Expat Year 2: Life Learned and Lessons Lived Another pass around the sun à la française. I looked back on my post 365 Jors: The Expat Life from last year and was so eager to write this one as I…
Becoming an Expat: A Lasting Connection When I decided to pack my bags and move to France, it was a daunting journey. I always tell everyone that is considering immigrating to another country that you must have two things:…
365 Jours: 1 Year as an American (Expat) in Paris It was an impressive day—a day overflowing with emotions, expectations, and dreams. Still, nothing was guaranteed. As we say, “go big or go home,” except I had just left my home.…