france immigrant
Audio: Stillness Is Not Paralysis
A thought spiral from France: Distance, Change, and the Slow Work of Becoming
american expat
Leaving the US
Burnout, Bus Rides, and Figuring Out France
Exhaustion, adaptation, and why everything feels like a test when you’re somewhere new
Expat Life Challenges
France: The Benefits of Cold Bureaucracy and Cold Showers
Lessons in Adaptation, Real Estate, and Lowered Expectations
Leaving the US
The Art of Moving (And Staying) Abroad
Navigating life in a new country after the novelty wears off.
Culture
Eye Surgery, Pretty Lights, and the Not-So-Pretty Recovery
I'm out of commission this week, navigating post-op life (and the French healthcare system) while avoiding screens - mostly
real life in france
Laughter in the Dark: Humor Gets Us Through
Tough Times, Dead Relatives, and Ridiculous Ways to Keep Going
Culture
From New York to Nantes: My Journey of Adaptation and Discovery
Viktoria from Worlds Collide interviews me about my experiences house sitting, adapting to life in France, getting to know people and much more
Leaving the US
Starting Over: From Burnout to Belonging (Sort Of)
Finding Home Elsewhere: Navigating Life After Leaving the U.S.
Table & Foraging
The Baguette Tradition: A French Staple Worth the Extra Few Cents
Why You Should Always Ask for "Tradition" and What Makes French Baguettes So Special
Leaving the US
Frayed at the Edges: Teaching, Burnout, and the Search for Something More
Notes on Navigating a Broken System and Finding a New Path
Culture
Marijuana Legalization: A Tale of Two Cities – New York vs. France
Navigating the Complex Marijuana Laws in New York and France
Culture
C'est la Grève: Stikes and Daily Living in France
Understanding France's culture and national sport: the protest.