Happy Hump Day everyone! Hope your week is off to a lovely start. We’ve been getting the most delightful weather the last few days (low 70s), which has put me in an especially good mood. Last Thursday to Sunday, however, I was the opposite of that, because what I thought would be a...
One of the things our family most anticipated about Almaty was the chance to experience seasons again, especially winter. I know many of my Minnesota friends and family are probably thinking, “What’s so great about winter? I’d give it up in a heartbeat”, but I bet you’d miss it too if you...
Hey all – It’s a quiet Saturday afternoon here. Nia’s just finished a sleepover with her bestie and Nick’s in the U.S. of A. at a conference for all the Public Affairs Officers (one from each of the 173 embassies and 88 consulates around the world). We’re missing him but trying to get...
I have an amusing story from the salon last week that I know you’ll get a kick out of. Here goes… I’ve been struggling to find the right salon here, so last week, I tried out a new one that a friend had recommended. I checked in and was introduced to my stylist. I knew there was no way I...