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A unique perspective

I have lived as an ex-pat (foreigner) for most of my life. This has given me a unique perspective. While my passport says that I'm an American, my experience says…

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Not like the others

What sets you apart or makes you unique? What is it about you that makes you not like the others? I don't want to be like the others. What I…

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When was the last time you moved?

When was the last time you moved? I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I have moved. Do not get me wrong; I am not whining. It is…

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No one prepares you for when

There are times when life catches us by surprise. When things happen that we feel unprepared for, it's during those moments that we realize that no one prepares us for…

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So what do you do, really? How to measure up

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Read more about the article How much is this going to cost? When normal isn’t interesting
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How much is this going to cost? When normal isn’t interesting

Growing up, I thought about my future. I wondered what I would do, where I would go, and who was going to be my husband. I had the usual dreams:…

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I don’t like surprises: how to thrive in the unannounced

I don't like surprises. However, there are a few surprises that I don't mind like gifts, a lower electric bill than expected, or 50% off coupons for pizza (pepperoni with…

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How to slay the dragon alone in the dark

“It won’t be good enough,” I told myself. In 10th grade, I worked for weeks on a science project. I was sure my miserable project would barely earn me a…

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Living light at customs when you have 13 suitcases

Almost nine years ago, I found myself standing in the Blantyre, Malawi, airport with my husband and young daughter, waiting for our luggage. It was hot, and sweat poured from…

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