Sunday, May 10, 2015. Sara and I are expecting our first child, due in September. I went back to DC two weeks ago and we learned that our baby is going to be a baby boy. We are both super excited. Thursday, May 7, 2015. Five Good Five Bad, Frankfurt. 4 Germans being German - Two weeks ago, I needed to replace a.

The Baby and the Bureaucracy. Asymp; Leave a comment. Anyone who joins the government knows that doing anything HR related requires a lot of paperwork, and having a baby in the State Department is no different. In fact, having a baby in the State Department requires boatloads of paperwork, in-person visits to Main State, and the patience of Job.

My Adventures as a U. It was bittersweet saying goodbye on March 1 to all our fond friends, familiar faces, and food fixes. Our last supper that night was at our favorite hole-in-the-wall taco joint. We left on a high note.

Food, Thoughts, Kids. Life in the Foreign Service. Saturday, August 16, 2014. While I no longer maintain this blog, at World Tree Coaching. Sunday, September 23, 2012.

My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Friday, July 12, 2013. Looking back on this as an adult, I guess it shows how much of an asocial perv I must be. But I think it explains my love of the movie Rubie Sparks. It is, intentionally or not, a modern interpretation of the story of Pygmalion. then this movie is for you. I give it 4 out of 4 wannabes! Links to this post.

Monday, May 13, 2013. The Cultural Center of Federal Justice. The trick in which one projects an image of a speaking face on an inanimate object has spread far and wide. Your correspondent first saw it presented as art by Tony Oursler. It was also well done at the Latvian speaking. Monday, May 06, 2013. Wednesday, May 01, 2013. Hey, we made it outside the city! Not far outside the city, but far enough t.

A couple and their three tabbies give up the comforts of everyday life to move into the unknown world of life in the Foreign Service. Saturday, June 27, 2015. RAM - the key to speaking a new language. What Is My Opinion On This Topic? As you can imagine, w.

We packed up the family and joined the Foreign Service in 2011. Update on life in Guangzhou. Chinese NY decorations were awesome. I used to think about my blog all the time and compose blog posts in my head. Now weeks go by without my even thinking of it. So I guess I should update it, with a post about real life, not just vacations! She loved her Chinese NY dress.

Friday, January 2, 2015. Spending the Holidays in Norway. It is amazing and scary how fast my time has gone by here in Norway, with just about three months left until I depart. And besides, a part of Norway will always be with me. Celebrating a day of sledding well done.

Sunday, December 9, 2012. No wonder people hang out at the parties their kids are invited to.