tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post1518397728504249623..comments2023-10-31T09:37:04.716-07:00Comments on Oh, the places we will go!: On being an ExpatSelenaThePlaceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05327822798016315005noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-70632196673831757582013-11-13T04:36:58.070-08:002013-11-13T04:36:58.070-08:00Italy & Germany! How wonderful? I always kne...Italy & Germany! How wonderful? I always knew that I'd live overseas. Expected it to be Italy a la Under the Tuscan Sun. But England has been wonderful. Any plans to return to the US soon? I think we will be here for a while yet.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-83132220930036944872013-11-11T14:59:36.298-08:002013-11-11T14:59:36.298-08:00Yes, I'm from Florida originally. I moved to I...Yes, I'm from Florida originally. I moved to Italy in 2009 and have been in Germany since 2011. :)Tina in Germanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-39443903350789232612013-11-10T05:32:25.883-08:002013-11-10T05:32:25.883-08:00Tina, thank you so much for reading and commenting...Tina, thank you so much for reading and commenting! I can't tell you how much better I felt after posting this. It felt good to know that I was not alone. Everyone has those bad days. It's just important to try not to let it get to you too much. Are you from America? How long have you been an expat? Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-31866284410319679042013-11-07T03:08:57.543-08:002013-11-07T03:08:57.543-08:00Selena, I stumbled across this when a friend of mi...Selena, I stumbled across this when a friend of mine posted it on FB. This is exactly the feelings I have every day about living overseas! I have to say, it makes me feel better to know that others go through and grapple with the same feels and doubt that I do! Thank you so much for taking the time to write and post this!!Tina in Germanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-55058021994062323142013-11-05T09:24:46.784-08:002013-11-05T09:24:46.784-08:00That is so true, Erika. It just builds up and get...That is so true, Erika. It just builds up and gets worse. Plus it's so nice to get support and encouragement from others. Thank you so much for reading and commenting! <br />Sent from my iPadSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-88067339599149811792013-11-04T14:02:17.971-08:002013-11-04T14:02:17.971-08:00I like the honesty. This is why I practice emotio...I like the honesty. This is why I practice emotional release all the time, I don't like it when this stuff builds up too much.Erika Awakeninghttp://erikaawakening.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-14631408724926047852013-10-29T08:27:20.479-07:002013-10-29T08:27:20.479-07:00I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Hugs!!! Hav...I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Hugs!!! Having friends like you, certainly makes life here easier. And so much more fun!!! xoxoSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-12601668159380275412013-10-29T08:19:31.319-07:002013-10-29T08:19:31.319-07:00Thanks so much, Anna. I'm so amazed at the re...Thanks so much, Anna. I'm so amazed at the response from this post. I feel so much better, I can't even tell you. They are really tough feelings. But you are so right. Regret is one Evil Stepsister that I do not want to meet!!! Can't wait to meet you at the Bloggers Tea!!!! xoxo SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-43748444459737934342013-10-28T13:38:24.887-07:002013-10-28T13:38:24.887-07:00This is a beautiful post Selena. Oh those evil sis...This is a beautiful post Selena. Oh those evil sisters. Guilt is probably my biggest. Every time I get a message from a friend with good news or bad news or every time I sense sadness in a family members voice and every time someone asks when are you coming home? I even feel guilty about blogging sometimes when I post pictures of one of the beautiful places I've visited while one of my Anna @ Eat, See, Dohttp://eatseedoblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-693454912435966172013-10-28T07:08:38.521-07:002013-10-28T07:08:38.521-07:00Thanks, Selena. It's so nice to hear such wond...Thanks, Selena. It's so nice to hear such wonderful feedback. I'm looking forward to reading more from you :)Hannah Taylor-Johnsonhttp://www.thelemonhive.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-62814247705376486102013-10-28T06:09:47.394-07:002013-10-28T06:09:47.394-07:00I was there for a year, and it does seem very far ...I was there for a year, and it does seem very far away. However, I would love to go back! Aussies seem to know that they are isolated travel-wise, so their normal holiday time period is at least 2-3 weeks per trip. So actually, I would have had more time to come home to visit than if I lived and worked in New York!Amy Lynne Hayeshttp://www.creatricemondial.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-32663003662541007172013-10-28T03:47:28.194-07:002013-10-28T03:47:28.194-07:00Catching up on all my social medias on this the da...Catching up on all my social medias on this the day of my birth (cause when would be a better time to do this?) and I agree and have similar feels myself. The guilt, the fear, the sadness and then feeling them all again for feeling it in the first place. I just try to remember to live in the moment b/c for me this is all temporary.Erinhttp://erinoutandabout.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-41509322986312123042013-10-28T03:18:33.002-07:002013-10-28T03:18:33.002-07:00Hannah, thanks so much for reading & commenti...Hannah, thanks so much for reading & commenting. I'm lovin' your blog... so fun and positive! Just what I need more of. It's nice to know that we aren't alone in our fears. xoxoSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-7031841099089355942013-10-28T03:14:57.212-07:002013-10-28T03:14:57.212-07:00Ann, I know exactly what you mean. I would hate f...Ann, I know exactly what you mean. I would hate for people to think that I don't love the US. I love my home. But I love England, too. You're children will greatly benefit from this life. They will be adventurous and open minded. After dwelling on those negative feelings for a few days too long, the response to that article has helped me so much. I am happy and so grateful. Hugs, Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-57728698523468492582013-10-28T03:11:29.035-07:002013-10-28T03:11:29.035-07:00Wow! this is a fantastic article and really reson...Wow! this is a fantastic article and really resonates. Thanks so much for sharing it. :)Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-59684558601584498272013-10-28T03:09:25.052-07:002013-10-28T03:09:25.052-07:00Samantha, I'm so glad you are enjoying the blo...Samantha, I'm so glad you are enjoying the blog :D That brings a huge cheesy grin to my face. I can't believe it's been almost two years now. That first month I didn't think I was ever going to settle in. But now I feel very settled. Such a fun adventure, isn't it??Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-3772673060497023512013-10-28T03:06:39.927-07:002013-10-28T03:06:39.927-07:00Ashley! I've been wondering how you are getti...Ashley! I've been wondering how you are getting settled in. Nice to hear from you. You're right. I just need to get home for a visit. It's been too long!!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-39823290503869229412013-10-28T03:05:36.795-07:002013-10-28T03:05:36.795-07:00So very tough. I know you can completely relate. ...So very tough. I know you can completely relate. I'm thinking about taking a few weeks and just going home by myself after the holidays. I haven't been back since we moved here two years ago. And the longer it goes, the more nervous I get about going back. Where is your daughter living? Jessica just moved in with my brother which brings me comfort. I know he protects her and takes Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-87920083495175810722013-10-28T03:00:59.562-07:002013-10-28T03:00:59.562-07:00Thanks so much, Sarah. You are absolutely right. ...Thanks so much, Sarah. You are absolutely right. I wouldn't change this decision for the world. There was no way that I could say no to this opportunity. xoxoSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-14843313329246455232013-10-28T02:58:50.866-07:002013-10-28T02:58:50.866-07:00I agree. I'll never be the same. This explor...I agree. I'll never be the same. This exploration and traveling thing is pretty amazing!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-15506166895966349542013-10-28T02:51:56.837-07:002013-10-28T02:51:56.837-07:00I feel so much better having just admitted to it a...I feel so much better having just admitted to it all and then moving on. Feeling good this week. Such a rollercoaster! Matt wants to go back to Australia to live someday. I admit I'm a bit nervous about that one. So very far away! How long were you there?Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-27579099124574127022013-10-28T02:47:56.217-07:002013-10-28T02:47:56.217-07:00It's such a roller coaster ride. Today, I'...It's such a roller coaster ride. Today, I'm feeling great! :DSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-78273574241963609282013-10-28T02:45:13.164-07:002013-10-28T02:45:13.164-07:00Aw. Thanks, Tammy. And thank you for the card. ...Aw. Thanks, Tammy. And thank you for the card. I was so excited to see that orange envelope among the white bill envelopes!!! The grandchildren thing is something that I think about often. Not sure how that will change things, but I'm certain that it will. I'm looking forward to seeing Jessica become a mom someday. :D (Bra isn't on yet today, but it's still early) xoxo Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-25411995411767326722013-10-26T06:27:33.671-07:002013-10-26T06:27:33.671-07:00Selena this was a magnificent post! Thank you for ...Selena this was a magnificent post! Thank you for putting out there what so many women feel daily. Which is guilt for living the life they want to lead! Thank you Thank you Thank you... Do you know what my biggest fear is? Moving to the UK and missing out on the lives of my future grandchildren, I mean they aren't even born yet and I'm thinking "What if"... We have to have peaceTammy Chrzanhttp://tammychrzan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-66979072214853223562013-10-25T11:25:04.633-07:002013-10-25T11:25:04.633-07:00Oh gosh, I found myself nodding at a lot of this.....Oh gosh, I found myself nodding at a lot of this... Just know that you are not alone in feeling like that.... It's a funny thing this expat life isn't it?BavarianSojournhttp://www.thesojournseries.com/bavaria/noreply@blogger.com