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I Have Concepts of a Style…

I ran into an amazing sample sale this weekend. It was filled with crazy markdowns of different local and foreign designer brands. I riffled through the racks totally in my element enjoying the thrill of the hunt, while trying on…

The Soft Life or Slightly Cushioned??

I find myself contemplating what the “soft life” really means? During a conversation with one of my good friends from back home she said “girl, just embrace the soft life”. I was stunned for a minute, because nothing about my…

A Quest for Survival: Hunting for Friends

Friends are the single most important thing you need to survive living abroad, and you need to make them fast.  Living abroad can be very isolating (doubly so if you’re a new mom), I imagine it contributes to why many…

How Did I Get Here – Moving Abroad

Where do I begin? I decided to start writing down my thoughts, reflections, and candid stories because I’m at a crossroad, and I’m hoping that writing will lead me to new revelation and help me figure out my new path. Just…