Culture Shock

The Cable Car Ride In San Fransisco

Kristie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:37:27 +0000

So last week I spent one night in San Fransisco, California. It was the first time that I had traveled there but really enjoyed it. I really wish we had more time there but had such a nice time anyways. It was rainy and thankfully we had just gotten off of the cable car and [...]

Old News But A Cool Video Of A Lithuanian Dance Team

Kristie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:48:30 +0000

Okay, so I know this is old news but I still thought it was kind of cool. One of my Lithuanian friends on Skype put a link to a video and I checked out. It was a youtube video of a European dance competition that I have never seen before. Now, as most of you know [...]

Help My Site

Kristie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:36:23 +0000

I need some help with a problem that is happening with my blog. I wanted to write about my experiences moving to Norway from the US and my travels around the world. I have shared my experiences and stories and the things I have learned. It seems though that people are acting like I am [...]

In India For Guru Purnima Part Two (photos below)

Kristie — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:17:22 +0000

So I already posted a little bit about my trip to India for Guru Purnima this year. There were more pictures of the trip than were appropriate to put in one post. It was just too much, so I split it up into two posts and this is the second one.The first post (see it [...]

Celebrating Guru Purnima 2009 In India (see photos below)

Kristie — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:01:13 +0000

I went again to India to celebrate Guru Purnima but the difference this time is I had a new portable camera that I was able to take more pictures than I normally do. So I had my new Samsung TL100 camera (it is so cute) and I had a wonderful trip, as always. It was [...]

Cruising Up Norway’s Coast

Kristie — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:00:15 +0000

When living in Norway, you become very aware of the changes in season, or more accurately, the lack there-of. Winter is long, dark, cold and wet. It can really make you dream of where you want to run for some sun and warmth. For me one of the things that I have loved to do in [...]

Jet-Lag Help Please

Kristie — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:53:12 +0000

I am having the WORST jet-lag right now. I came from India back to California and it is 12 and a half hours difference and it is awful. I am not able to fall asleep until about 7am or 8am. If I try and force myself to stay away I cant help myself and I [...]

An Expat Interview With S.Y. Living In Prague

Kristie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:32:50 +0000

1.Where are you from originally, where are you now and what brought you there? I was born in Germany, but lived also in Spain and the UK and we moved to Prague (Czech Republic) because of the work of my husband. 2.What do you like/dislike about your new home in Prague? What I like most here is that [...]

Michael Jackson Died Today

Kristie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:47:43 +0000

Is it true? The legend Michael Jackson died just recently today. At the age of 50, the ‘King of pop’ might be gone but will always be remembered! I send my love and condolences to his family and everyone who loved him. Are any of you fans of Michael Jackson? How do you feel about his [...]

Capturing The Moment With My New Samsung TL100 Camera

Kristie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:55:20 +0000

Here are some pictures of my new camera! The amazing Samsung TL100 camera. Check it out… I am so excited because I just got a new camera. It is sooo awesome. The reason I love it so much is because it is so small and portable. I will be able to take it everywhere with me [...]