bucket list

Climbing up the Family Tree

March 7, 2012

I must begin by admitting that when I met David 5 years ago, it was weeks before I could fill in his last name.  I could only get as far as “David V-something.” See, when he told me his last name – through his characteristic mumble and in a loud bar – I made him [...]

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Adele at Royal Albert Hall

September 25, 2011

If I could go back and rewrite my Europe Bucket List, I would most certainly add seeing one of my favorite artists perform at a classic London venue – in other words, see Adele live in concert at the Royal Albert Hall, which is exactly what David and I did last week! We snagged tickets [...]

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Island Life: Holiday to Greece

September 4, 2011

Just like Christmas morning, my holiday passed in a flash. No matter how much I closed my eyes and tried to stop time from moving forward, the days continued on until I now find myself back in London again, in the rain (albeit much more tan and relaxed!) After securing the first leg of our [...]

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Game, Set, Match! Wimbledon 2011

June 26, 2011

Our day at Wimbledon this week was hands-down my favorite day out in London to date. Even though I am not a huge tennis enthusiast, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to participate in this quintessential sporting event. A mere 6 miles south of central London, Wimbledon is a popular suburb of the city, but [...]

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European Bucket List

June 19, 2011

Maybe it’s my looming 32nd birthday (ouch!) that’s making me feel old and fuddy-duddy, but  I admit that I need a reboot on my expat experience. Most of the time I am thrilled that we’re fully settled in and acclimated. No more tearful episodes over bank cards, no more trips to IKEA to furnish a [...]

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