tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post5553174441024573239..comments2023-10-31T09:37:04.716-07:00Comments on Oh, the places we will go!: 18 Month Well Expat CheckupSelenaThePlaceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05327822798016315005noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-2116468951246866062013-08-13T07:20:35.969-07:002013-08-13T07:20:35.969-07:00Ahh well, there are good days and bad days, as you...Ahh well, there are good days and bad days, as you know. Mostly good so far, though! :o) I hope we can meet up soon, too! I've pretty much got the tube down now, so unless meeting you involves tubes, buses, and walking, I'd probably be able to get there without getting too terribly turned around! :o)Sarah @ The Wanderbloggerhttp://www.thewanderblogger.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-24800404730446388722013-08-12T14:24:21.266-07:002013-08-12T14:24:21.266-07:00It was great to be back in Texas...what's not ...It was great to be back in Texas...what's not to love about sun, swimming and Mexican food?! We stayed busy in our month at home with a trip to DC and Colorado too. Now we are on the countdown til school starts!Txtanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-2143568084928700342013-08-12T06:45:47.311-07:002013-08-12T06:45:47.311-07:00Ahh :) Thanks so much!Ahh :) Thanks so much!Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-66150399171932704732013-08-12T04:57:40.041-07:002013-08-12T04:57:40.041-07:00You are so right. So many benefits, especially th...You are so right. So many benefits, especially the travel. I think your kids will definitely benefit from all of these experiences. I love hearing that you feel like you are really living! That is so important!!<br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-27813585696762001402013-08-12T04:55:36.786-07:002013-08-12T04:55:36.786-07:00Thanks so much, Rachel. Yea. I'm kind of dre...Thanks so much, Rachel. Yea. I'm kind of dreading winter a bit. But we are planning a trip to the States for Christmas so I have that to really look forward to. Only one week of sunshine? I can't imagine. We've had some really great weather recently. Although today I'm under a blanket. <br /><br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-32446733556583557592013-08-12T04:53:59.144-07:002013-08-12T04:53:59.144-07:00Sarah, I read your post on Monday and it was perfe...Sarah, I read your post on Monday and it was perfect. I can't believe you are only 10 weeks in! You all seem to be adjusting so well and really embracing your new life. I'm so glad that we are blog friends and hope we can meet up face to face sometime soon. <br /><br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-41034824768169601212013-08-12T04:51:07.222-07:002013-08-12T04:51:07.222-07:00Thanks so much, Casey. I'm so glad I found yo...Thanks so much, Casey. I'm so glad I found your blog! You are such an encouragement. <br /><br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-18326290206453133302013-08-12T04:50:22.551-07:002013-08-12T04:50:22.551-07:00Lou! So good to hear from you! I've missed y...Lou! So good to hear from you! I've missed you in the blog world. I'm so happy to hear how happy and settled you are in Arkansas. It sounds lovely!! It is so hard to be away from Jessica. But, I guess it's the natural course of life. It just feels weird being the one moving away, when it's usually the kids that move. I'd love to hear more about your new life in the Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-9250483179807701582013-08-12T04:46:33.761-07:002013-08-12T04:46:33.761-07:00Debbie, that's a great way to put it. It is j...Debbie, that's a great way to put it. It is just like going to school every day. Certainly keeps us on our toes, doesn't it?<br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-36373466114618036382013-08-12T04:44:01.197-07:002013-08-12T04:44:01.197-07:00Tanya, I've loved watching you go through this...Tanya, I've loved watching you go through this all at the same time. It's so amazing how your children have adjusted! They seem so at home wherever they are. Was it wonderful to be back in Texas??<br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-37589311675586596892013-08-12T04:42:45.169-07:002013-08-12T04:42:45.169-07:00Travel is such a wonderful thing. It fills me up ...Travel is such a wonderful thing. It fills me up in a way that I never expected. Thanks so much for the encouragement!!! <br /><br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-50170410264416410682013-08-12T04:41:36.637-07:002013-08-12T04:41:36.637-07:00Gina, I just love you to pieces! Your friendship ...Gina, I just love you to pieces! Your friendship is one of the very best things that has come out of this move!! Thank you so much!<br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-5932446099217654822013-08-12T04:40:39.501-07:002013-08-12T04:40:39.501-07:00Nothing better than a cyber hug!!! Thanks for the...Nothing better than a cyber hug!!! Thanks for the sweet encouragement!!<br />xoxo<br />SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-25051981920391329212013-08-12T04:40:13.535-07:002013-08-12T04:40:13.535-07:00Thanks so much for the encouragement, Sara. Your ...Thanks so much for the encouragement, Sara. Your blog is one that I've been reading since we first made the move. I can't tell you how much it has helped me. You've taught me to always keep your sense of humor. Thank you!!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-86083286773336553692013-08-12T04:33:34.769-07:002013-08-12T04:33:34.769-07:00A book?!? Wow. That's a scarey thought!! Bu...A book?!? Wow. That's a scarey thought!! But your sweet encouragement just means the world to me. Especially coming from someone with as much talent in writing and photography. I'm so fortunate to call you friend, Gay!! xoxo SelenaSelena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-31199475064073745232013-08-07T05:30:19.340-07:002013-08-07T05:30:19.340-07:00Mature & settled? Pfft :) Actually I'm ...Mature & settled? Pfft :) Actually I'm very happy. I miss you tons, Cassandra! Hopefully, we will get back for a visit soon. Big hug!!! xoxoxo Love you & Miss you!!!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-70362748051426909262013-08-06T03:02:21.814-07:002013-08-06T03:02:21.814-07:00You're doing good! It takes awhile, but eventu...You're doing good! It takes awhile, but eventually in this crazy expat life, we get there. <br />Here's a hug and a kiss --> O XSara Louisehttp://www.sarainlepetitvillage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-59362602597232169512013-08-05T12:21:55.330-07:002013-08-05T12:21:55.330-07:00What an inspiration you are. Now, you owe me a box...What an inspiration you are. Now, you owe me a box of tissues.... or at least one of your cyber hugs. xxchasing the donkeyhttp://www.chasingthedonkey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-70932829928487388652013-08-05T10:20:11.171-07:002013-08-05T10:20:11.171-07:00Not being an expat, I am always delighted and fasc...Not being an expat, I am always delighted and fascinated by your posts. I love seeing a part of the world I have never visited through your eyes...perhaps it's from our friendship connection back here in the states. You have blossomed my friend! I think you need to get ready to move into a new phase...You have a book in you!!<br />blessings,<br />GayGay Idlehttp://www.gayidle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-10224245454322399242013-08-02T15:36:58.607-07:002013-08-02T15:36:58.607-07:00You have been an inspiration to me and your well-e...You have been an inspiration to me and your well-expat check ups have helped me so much when I was preparing to move here. I can't tell you what a comfort it was for me to read your posts when I was preparing to move here and see how you were doing and the wonderful places you were travelling to (fun!!). I feel so fortunate to now call you a dear friend and look forward to more wonderful Ginahttp://sweetserenity-gina.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-29563431082068578822013-08-02T01:43:25.782-07:002013-08-02T01:43:25.782-07:00I think it took me 1 year to feel settled in Gabon...I think it took me 1 year to feel settled in Gabon and this second expatriation in Norway was much, quicker. I felt settled and comfortable 6 months in.<br /><br /><br />These days my biggest challenge is keeping myself occupied and motivated. The best thing right now - we're travelling like crazy both within Norway and in Europe. We're definitely making the most of our stay here and IJayhttp://www.fromtheretoheretheblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-89952681222056663712013-08-01T20:44:38.109-07:002013-08-01T20:44:38.109-07:00What a great expat check up. For me, I got to a c...What a great expat check up. For me, I got to a comfort zone after we had been here a year. Going through things a second time (school year, routines, seasons) made everything seem easier. I love how you noticed that communication was a difficult part of adjusting. I never thought about it, but I agree with you completely. I feel so much more confident talking to other people here in the US.Txtanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-56521576649998752812013-08-01T15:25:51.086-07:002013-08-01T15:25:51.086-07:00I still believe the bigger challenge was learning ...I still believe the bigger challenge was learning my role as an expat wife to a working husband (and same goes for him). It was difficult for both us to switch gears and really understand give and take. I also had to learn to cook and put to do lists ahead of my sleeping in haha. I love that every day and every week is like going to school! Learning new things all the time, learning about other Debbie Buissonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-27359354425216869432013-08-01T12:29:38.261-07:002013-08-01T12:29:38.261-07:00I had never been given any advice about how long i...I had never been given any advice about how long it would take me to feel at home when we moved in the opposite direction and left England for the US. 14 months in an LA Suburb and it wasn't that I was unhappy with the US, more a case of still not really knowing anyone and hating the fact that my daughter was in the UK even though my sons were with me, (she's nearly 23, so too old to makeLouise Bradthttp://waitingtoemigrate.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-59829368153409405972013-08-01T10:46:28.233-07:002013-08-01T10:46:28.233-07:00Such a fantastic post! I loved everything you sai...Such a fantastic post! I loved everything you said and how gracefully you've adapted to your new culture and home. That I think is the pinnacle of expat life, being able to fully embrace the lifestyle and your new home and it sounds like you've done that marvelously! :)Caseynoreply@blogger.com