"How do you handle the highs and lows?"
Being an expat is a roller coaster. But sometimes, an attitude change is all it takes to get over the lows.
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Sep 28, 20184 min read
"What about the high holidays?"
I spent my first full high holiday season in Israel. See how I spent September in the Holy Land!
Jul 12, 20185 min read
"It's been one year...?!?!"
Looking back on my highlights as I hit one year living as an expat in Israel!
Jun 25, 20184 min read
"What's an Israeli wedding like?"
One thing I have noticed since moving to Israel is how care free Israelis are...and their weddings are no different!
May 29, 20184 min read
When Family Comes Abroad
Being an expat isnt complete without your family coming to visit you abroad! Check out the highlights of my family's visit to Israel!
May 3, 20185 min read
"What's it like to change?"
With expat life, the quicker you can accept change and a bit of unbalance along the way, the better. This past month...I got my fill
Feb 25, 20183 min read
"What's good for your soul?"
Sometimes all you need is a best friend to make expat life the most incredible.
Feb 9, 20183 min read
"What makes you happy?"
Getting over my first bad week here in Israel and trying to turn this week into something great...success!
Jan 27, 20182 min read
"What happens when the newness wears off?"
It's expected that at some point as an expat, the exciting newness will wear off. How do you deal with it? Make your own excitement!
Jan 21, 20183 min read
"How do you let go?"
It’s not a failure to change a plan…it’s realizing what is best and taking action to make it happen. And expat life has A LOT of changes.
Jan 7, 20183 min read
"Do you like pina coladas?"
I think my move to Israel has thrown me for a bit of a loop. I went from a perfectly planned life, to throwing it into complete disarray
Jan 2, 20182 min read
"What about 2017?"
Reflecting back on 2017 before coming into the new year. I spent half my year in America and half living abroad as an expat in Israel.
Dec 20, 20173 min read
"What's a sufganiyah?"
Trying local food is not only fun but super important when getting to know a new place. And the Hanukkah Sufganiyah is a must in Israel!
Dec 6, 20175 min read
Experiencing Israel through a Bucket List
I made a bucket list for things I want to do in Israel and have started to make my way through the list. Check out this week's experiences!
Nov 30, 20174 min read
An Israeli Bucket List
As you may have noticed, I have not been as on top of the blogging as I should be…so I apologize for that. But, I’ve been reflecting...
Oct 3, 20173 min read
"How does it feel to leave?"
Once you've moved abroad, going home can be just as weird as it is exciting. Read about my thoughts on going home for the high holidays!
Aug 13, 20174 min read
"What's balagan?"
My first month in Israel has been pretty smooth sailing...even though I was warned it wouldnt be. Israel is full of magic for me every day!
Jul 27, 20174 min read
"What is Shabbat like in Israel?"
I have officially experienced my first Shabbat as an Israeli and it was just as magical as I expected!
Jul 15, 20172 min read
"How does it feel to be Israeli?"
My thoughts and feelings on my first two days as an Israeli citizen!
May 30, 20173 min read
"Are you scared?"
I find that when I talk to Americans about moving to Israel, they immediately jump to safety and the issues of terrorism. “Are you scared?”
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