Lifestyle
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8 Lessons From My First Year Overseas
Today, I hit my anniversary since my family packed everything that we owned and moved overseas and boy, did it fly by. The list seems endless, as I sit here and reflect on what I’ve accomplished and learnt in the last year, but there are certainly a few lessons to note. The best part is that you can take most of them with you no matter if you have moved overseas or not. #1 – Pay Attention to Your Surroundings. Keep your eyes opened and ears perked at all times because safety and security is important. Before you sign a year lease, rent for a week or a month in a neighborhood, and…
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I’m Just Not Ready for Summer to End (and for Senior Year to Begin)
I’m really not ready for this summer to end. It’s not just because I love summer. I do love our summer vacations (read my article about the importance of Family Summer Vacations on this blog) and I have always loved having my kids at home all summer. I love the freedom of sleeping in, going to movies on weeknights, staying up late, etc. But this summer I don’t want it to end even more than ever because I know once the summer break ends my sons’ last year of high school starts. I have twin sons, Jack and Jared and their senior year starts next week. I am pretty…
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Things I Would Tell My 10-Year-Old Self
Today is my oldest’s birthday. I can’t believe I have a child who is officially in the double-digit range. My mini-me is now a 10-year-old. Here are 10 things that I know now, and I hope my daughter will know. It’s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. You are responsible for what you do, no matter how you feel. There are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to show it. True friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. No matter how good a friend someone is, they are going to hurt you every once in a while,…
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10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Travel
Truly understanding and appreciating a new culture can take months or even years. When traveling, most of us don’t have that luxury. Those for whom a few days to a week is about the best that can be hoped for have to figure out how to get the most out of limited time. A checklist of museums and attractions is a common instinct, but it won’t give you the deep connection that makes travel rewarding. After years of planning events around the world I have learned that taking a few simple steps allows travelers to better connect to new places, make amazing memories, truly feel at home in a…
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My Son, Chivalry is Not Dead!
To my son, I believe one of things that I am suppose to do for you as your mother is to train you how to treat ladies and eventually your wife. Don’t get confused by others who say you should treat a lady just like another guy. No, honey. Please remember that most women still want to be treated with class and dignity. First and foremost, open the door for a lady…and for anyone regardless of the sex or age. Even though she may insist that you don’t need to, open the car door for your lady. It will set you apart from others. Next, walk on the outside of a sidewalk, so your lady…
