- Luxembourg Residency: 6 Month Update
Half a year, one semester, a quarter of grad school, however you want to look at it, I’m about to surpass any other (consecutive) amount of time I’ve spent in another country. I’ve just rounded out 6 (okay closer to 7 once I got around to publishing this) months of Luxembourg residency, with no plans … - Niederkorn — Not All Villages Are Created Equal
So, if you’ve been following me over on the ‘gram, you’ll know I recently moved to Luxembourg City. But….weren’t you already living there? You might ask. No. Yes, I moved to Luxembourg in September for graduate school, but Luxembourg — the country. It’s like New York in that sense. The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg. … - Confession: How Freelancing is Really Going & Tips for Newbies
I started freelancing wayyyyy back in 2020 and my goodness, let’s not relive the past two years (although most of the photos in this post will be from that year!), but I’m pretty proud to say in that span, I’ve made some major strides. While I’m in no way making a full – time income, …Read more “Confession: How Freelancing is Really Going & Tips for Newbies”
- Creativity in Another Language
So, today I’m trying out something a bit different, and writing about a more educational topic; creativity in another language. It’s something I’ve always had an interest in, but last semester I took a course for my Master’s program where I properly studied it in an academic setting. The course, titled “Ecriture Créative et l’Apprentissage … - The Reality of Life Abroad
“Vous êtes étudiante?” “Oui.” “Et vous êtes seule, you are here, in Luxembourg, alone?” the bank manager inquired. I barely nodded, overcome with emotion at my loneliness and reality being so bluntly pointed out. “Wow, respect.” And THAT’S when I nearly burst into tears. It wasn’t the fact that I was all alone in a … - SO, What Exactly is Luxembourgish?
One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked since moving to the Grand Duchy from friends and family back home (besides “where’s that?” or “what part of Germany are you in?”) is “what do they speak there?” If you know anything about Luxembourg, then you know the answer is actually quite complicated. So much … - Moien From Luxembourg! My First Impressions of the Grand Duchy
Hi all! Thank you for tolerating my long absence from this blog, it’s been a whirlwind. In case you’re new here here’s a quick recap – I was meant to begin my Master’s in Learning and Communication in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts at the University of Luxembourg a year ago in September 2020. More info …Read more “Moien From Luxembourg! My First Impressions of the Grand Duchy”
- Best Places to Live Outside of Seattle
A Guide to the Suburbs So, if you’ve been on the site a bit, you should know I hail from a little town in the Pacific Northwest (Upper Left US haha) called Seattle. Aka the Emerald City, Rain City, etc. And while the city itself is nice (if you like that sort of thing…y’all know … - What to Wear in Seattle – A Packing List
Seattle is my hometown and one of the most beautiful destinations in the US world. It’s a prime location for a city break as well as a jumping off point for outdoor activities in the nearby mountains, waterfalls and beaches. However, when planning a trip, it can be a bit difficult to figure out what … - Best Places to Live in Montreal
So, if you’ve been around for a minute, you’ll know that at the end of 2020, I relocated to Montreal to finally reunite with my boyfriend after months of ongoing border closures. Moving to Montreal was a big undertaking during a pandemic for numerous reasons and I’ll spare you those details, as it’s been documented … - Moving to Montreal – Apartment Hunting Tips
So, if you’ve been around for a minute, you’ll know at the end of 2020, I relocated to Montréal to finally reunite with my boyfriend after months of ongoing border closures. Moving to Montreal was a big undertaking during a pandemic for numerous reasons (mostly immigration and emotional). I’ll spare you those details, it’s been … - Reflecting on My 6 Months in Canada
As I sit down to write this, I’m so overcome with thoughts and emotions that I’m struggling to type them on the page fast enough. I’ve been back stateside in the PNW for a few weeks now, with plenty of time to reflect on the first half of the year that I spent with my … - On Missing Mountains
When you ask people what they miss about home, family and friends usually comes first (and they do for me as well, OF COURSE), but beyond that it’s usually aspects quite specific to a place. Whether it’s the coffeeshops in your hometown, easy access to the beach or the local landscape. These are the little … - Why March is the Worst Month in Québec
So ICYMI, last month I wrote a piece reflecting on my first “real” winter here in Québec. I also wrote a very controversial post titled “there is no perfect climate/weather” – LOL I know. However, something I can confirm now that we are solidly in April (and a sentiment had seconded by a local friend … - Perfect Climate – Why it’s a Myth
So, last week I shared a few reflections on my first winter here in Québec. I discussed the pros, cons and everything that has surprised me. As we round out the season, I’m quite ready for the snow to melt and to shed the 3 – 5 layers I average anytime I step outside. HOWEVER, … - Reflections on My First Winter in Québec
So, in case you missed it, on Christmas Day I finally reunited with my boyfriend and moved across the continent to snowy Québec. As I moved just 3 days into the official winter season, I’ve endured enjoyed a little over 2 months of the Winter Wonderland that is La Belle Province. Yes, I’m aware that …