The holidays are definitely on their way, and I am almost completely in denial. Even as I shove my face with Schmalzkuchen and Glühwein and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas markets, somehow the idea that I am flying to Seattle next week to celebrate Christmas with my family, and after that to Mexico to celebrate …
Category: Expat Life
The Tooth Doctor
If you’ve been following along with my Twelve by 2012, you’ll have noticed that one of the items was to get my teeth cleaned. Seems like such a banal thing to write on a list like this, but it’s been so long since I’ve been to a dentist that I’m too embarrassed to even tell …
It’s time to celebrate!
June is my month of a million fun reasons to throw a party: I turn 34! Wow, I guess that officially slides me into the mid-thirties age category. Early-thirties somehow sounded better, but I’ll make it work. This blog turns 6! For old time’s sake, check out my first (ultra short) post from 2005 where …
Hamburg | Der Weihnachtsmarkt in Ottensen
25. Visit three new Christmas markets and blog about them. Another Christmas market post, you ask? In January? Yes. Even though it’s a tad bit late, it’s better than having you thinking that I was shirking my 33 Things responsibilities! My third and final new Weihnachtsmarkt of the season was in the Ottensen neighborhood of Hamburg …