May Roundup
This is my birthday month! When I was living in Portland I would always look forward to celebrating with my bestie because we could combine our birthdays into a weeklong […]
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Why do Expats Stay in Difficult Places?
Yesterday was my birthday, but instead of enjoying the day, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my experience here in Venezuela. You see, my friends who […]
31 Things to Be Thankful For
This weekend I will be celebrating my 31st birthday. Shhh! My third graders are convinced that I am only 24. It is my goal to celebrate my birthday with a […]
Extended School Days
I’m back at school after my fourth 3-day weekend in a row. We have had three day weekends due to the Venezuelan energy crisis. I wonder if the […]
Polar Protest
A couple of weeks ago my friend and I were heading home from another fabulous day at Isla Larga (one of my new favorite beaches thanks to its close proximity […]
U.S. Travel to Cuba
Guess what people?! I just bought tickets to visit Cuba for this coming December break (Dec. 17-Jan. 7)! I know I said that I was deciding between Chile and Brazil […]
Internet Problems in Venezuela
I know that there are technology problems in Venezuela, but when you don’t have internet access in OVER a WEEK, you know that there is a problem. I unplugged and […]
Packing for Venezuela School Year 2016-2017
Every spring I like to make a list of stuff that I need to bring overseas with me for the new school year. This is especially important in Venezuela where […]
Yet Another Gorgeous Venezuelan Beach: Playa Mero
As you may or may not know, on of my favorite things to do on the weekend is to visit the wonderful beaches of Venezuela. Thankfully, Valencia is only about […]
Where to Look for International School Jobs
One of the first posts I ever wrote was about how to get an international job. Since then I have had many people ask me where I look for […]
Teaching Wanderlust 