Hold the Phone
Today, I gave up a little bit. There, I said it. I’ve written it actually. I haven’t said it out loud, but I’m getting close. The defeating act in question is not a tragedy. Quite simply, my phone was stolen. I … Continue reading
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Connecting with ProfeConnect
I recently wrote about the lovely (and growing) coterie of expat bloggers I’ve crossed paths with of late (I also owe Twitter a special thank-you for that). I spotlighted ProfeConnect, a wonderful new resource connecting English teachers and students. Well, … Continue reading
The Girl Who Moved to Chile and Didn’t Learn Spanish?!
Nearly everyone I talk to back home says I’ll “pick up Spanish,” as if the new language is like an empanada from down the street or a pencil dropped on the floor. Spanish speakers tell me this. Non-Spanish speakers tell … Continue reading
Take In These Santiago “Sites”
I want to share the projects, musings, and clever voices of four clever ladies I’ve had the good fortune to cross paths with during my first few months in Santiago. They are all smart. They all have five-to-seven years’ experience living … Continue reading
Spring Sprang Sprung
Santiago has put the sprung in spring! Happy Labor Day! As everyone back home knows well, it’s time to experience that joy of joys: the three-day weekend. They are rare, and I think we can all agree they are lovely. … Continue reading