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...
This is part three in a three-part series. If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2 yet, you should definitely start there. For those of you who are caught up . . . on to part 3! ———————– I felt dramatically better after throwing up. I wiped my...