In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?
We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…
We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…
I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…
This weekend was my baby shower. To say that I felt loved and appreciated would be the understatement of the year. I've always known that I have great friends and…
Kristian and I attended our very first childbirth class last night. They should really call it "Hahaha look what you've gotten yourselves into now" class. I particularly enjoyed the anatomy…
File this one under phrases that I never thought someone would be saying to me... "It was a lovely service." Confused? Good. Allow me to elaborate. Last year, a friend…
One of my sisters lives on an organic farm in Vermont. Every year, they put on two harvest festivals - Strawberry Fest in June and Pumpkin Fest in October. It's…
Do you know what persistent headaches and nausea are a symptom of? Preeclampsia - a very, very serious pregnancy condition. Do you know what else they can be symptoms of?…