How Modern Monogamy is Like 3-in-1 Coffee
Over here, in both Bulgaria and Turkey, instant coffee is very popular, to the point that it actively contends with espresso on most cafe menus. Along with instant coffee, there are what are known as…
Social Contracts and Parenting Issues
Sometimes I am just not sure where I stand as a parent. As soon as I got this baby thing down, the little guy grew into a toddler. Now I am faced with a whole…
There’s Nothing Sexy About Tantrums
I wish this post was about how fake pouting to get your way in a relationship is just not cool. Or sexy. Or whatever. Instead, it is about toddler tantrums and the way that they…
The Importance of Recognizing the Economic Advantages of Being an Expat
Last weekend at WordCamp EU, there was a talk entitled, How to Run a WordPress Business While Traveling the World. Even though my ‘traveling days’ feel like they are more or less over (Or in the process…
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A Day With No Bra
On our third or fourth day in Spain my husband leaned over to me and whispered, “Why don’t any girls where bras here? Are they too hot?” I thought about it for a moment. I…
Affairs of the Heart and Mind
Lately, I have been seeing a few videos of Esther Perel discussing infidelity pop up from various friends in my news feeds. I have to say that I enjoy her frank discussion of love…
Reflections on Spain
I loved Spain. I loved the weather. I loved the food. I loved the children in the parks. I loved getting to know the people Nikola works with on a daily basis. I even liked…
Transitioning the Blog
My husband is a web developer who specializes in WordPress customization. I work for his company. Granted, my position is business management and human resources, but it is still probably a good idea for me…
Day 4: Melancholy of Identity
What would an international travel experience be without a slight existential crisis? Yesterday I had the melt down, wondering if I was cut out to be a mother and wanting the possibility of other lives.…
Spain: Day 2
Yep. Head over heels with this place. Or maybe it is just the aspect of ‘vacation.’ Honestly, I was a little crabby before we left because I thought, “How can the primary caregiver in a…