Category: Expat Life
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Too Legit To Quit
Well, it’s finally happened. It’s here. I am legal. Oh yes, you heard it. Legal. Legit. Almost too legit. Too legit to quit…. I received my residence card about two weeks ago, and I find myself staring at it sometimes as though it’s not real. There was so much effort, time and money that went…
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Where is Tom Skilling When You Need Him?
Today I had the gross misfortune of witnessing the following: Friday there will be snow in Zurich – snow. What the hey Mother Nature?? I know my friends and family are saying the same thing in Chicago about the weird weather, but Zurich has been mostly terrible since I’ve arrived. Don’t get me wrong, there…
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It’s The Little Things…
One of my rituals in Chicago was to get a Starbucks – usually every day. I would always get the same thing – soy chai latte. Made my day, every time. When we first moved here, I was really nervous about the things I would have to give up. I didn’t know what to expect…
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Holiday, Celebrate
I have come to the conclusion that there is something about the month of May the Swiss love. I don’t know what it is, but this is the month with the most amount of holidays each year. I am on my 3rd or 4th one today and I never thought I would wish to be…
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The Dust Has Settled
It’s official – we are all moved into our new flat. I feel like a brand new person! I am so happy with our new Swiss apartment. I thought it would be better to pull together a quick video instead of posting a bunch of photos, so without further ado…