A reflection: Our 1yr Anniversary of Repatriating to the USA
It’s astounding to think that just over 1 year ago we were arriving into the Indianapolis airport from our big move across the world in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia the Thursday before Memorial Weekend, with 2 very tired kids in tow, and us as aching parents from a long 30+ hour journey. How […]
The Repatriation RollerCoaster: Reverse Culture Shock
Well it’s officially been over 6 months since we’ve repatriated to the USA from Malaysia and honestly, I’m not sure where the time has gone; I mean heck, I’m not sure what my name is most days, let alone where I live!
But let me back up for a second and quickly talk about the […]
The 4 Stages of an Expat, as experienced by your International Nabers
“They say” there are 4 stages of being an expat: 1- The Honeymoon Stage, 2- Homesickness/Complaining Stage, 3- Coping with Your new Normal, & 4- Living with Acceptance.
3 + years later, now having returned to our home country of the USA and having experienced all 4 stages while abroad, I feel like I can […]
An emotional goodbye to Kuala Lumpur…..
Well as per my normal M.O. over the past 6 months, I am severely delayed in writing this post. Life just keeps zipping by and I can hardly catch my breath most days! I guess with a toddler, a newborn, & a move across the world…and all that comes along with that, it’s not surprising […]
3 years and 2 babies later….Your International Nabers are on the move!
Well I think the cat is out of the bag, as they say. It’s official, your beloved International Nabers are on the move once again! This time we depart Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and set our sights on home…..back in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
I simply cannot believe that a short 3 years ago this Easter weekend […]
Expat Life Update: 2 Year Anniversary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!
Happy 2 year Living-in-KL Anniversary to the International Nabers!! 😉
I honestly cannot believe 2 years have passed since making the trek across the world to make our home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Time sure does fly by in the blink of an eye, as they say. Whatever thoughts I had about my […]
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles…..well, that was an adventure. And by adventure, I mean truly, honestly, the most wild ride I’ve been on to date. Its been about 3 weeks since our homecoming to Kuala Lumpur from our month long trip stateside and I think we are all finally back on KL time & […]
USA Holiday- 3 baby showers & a wedding!
Whoa, I’m still recovering 2 weeks after returning from a whirlwind trip back to the USA. But who am I kidding, every trip home to the states is a whirlwind for us- no matter how much, or little, time we spend there due to the nature of the beast…that is trying to […]
Indiana- the Hoosier State!
Its been about a couple years now that I have lived in the great state of Indiana (the crossroads of America my friends!) so I […]
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