When Going to the Copy Store Becomes Your Arch Nemesis
I lived in dread of making copies. My first year in China I didn't have a printer, so nearly every day I...
Overcoming My American Self
There are so many things my American self had to get over living overseas. So many. So many times I had to...
Handing Out The Questions
I was on the plane flying back to the U.S. I floated in and out of napping, daydreaming and glancing at the movie. In six days I was scheduled to...
Kicking Off Those Ill-Fitting Shoes
I feel like everyone is watching me. It is as if every area of my life has now become a topic for judgement. What stores do I...
Failing to People Please
Serving cross-culturally adds an entirely new dimension to people pleasing, and for those of us who struggle with wanting to please others, the pressure can be immense, especially when our...
Five Books That Spoke to Me Overseas
God blessed us with many life-giving companions in our journey overseas, and for that I’m thankful. Some of those companions were in paper form. If you’re looking for some encouragement...
Tips for Traveling Single
I have to say, traveling by myself (Amy) was one of the places I felt my singleness most profoundly. Schlepping all of my stuff by myself was a pain! Going...
Amazing Race Moments
Back in the day before we had kids, or smart phones or 3G or travel apps, we decided to fly from our city in China to Shanghai on a whim....
A Craving Worth Satisfying
It only takes a few weeks overseas for the cravings to begin. It depends on where you live and what is unavailable, but it’s easy to come up with a...
A Cord of Three Strands
You might remember an article from The Culture Blend late last year. Writer Jerry Jones dissected the never-ending transition of overseas workers and expat transplants known as Goers, Stayers and...
