Keeping Grandparents Connected While Living Overseas
Jan 13, 2020 11:07:32 AM Sarah Rymer Children, Families, Living Overseas, Relationships, Tips, Technology
When my wife and I moved to Asia with our two boys many years ago, we knew that the only communication we would have with our family would be through letters. There would be the occasional phone call, but phone calls were expensive and the sound quality was poor. Our parents would experience their grandchildren growing up only though photographs and ...
Celebrating Christmas Far from Home
Dec 23, 2019 11:43:27 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Life, Living Overseas, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
Spending Christmas far from home, away from friends and family can be hard. And it can feel a bit surreal celebrating Christmas in a country where it’s not an official holiday. Yet, this distance means that unexpected signs of Christmas turn into precious gifts. Some of my favorite Christmas memories come from living abroad.
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Reflections on My First Year Living Overseas
Dec 9, 2019 10:08:47 AM Sarah Rymer Bangladesh, Children, Families, Life, Living Overseas, Love, Culture, community
It’s official! We’ve reached the one-year mark. One year ago, my husband, our three young kids, and I – along with 13 suitcases of everything we owned – boarded a plane and moved to South Asia, where we’ve lived, worked, and learned for 12 months now. As I reflect upon taking this giant leap of faith this time last year, I find myself stuck in a world of ...
How Forbidden Cake Empowered Me
Nov 11, 2019 1:13:51 PM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Education, IDEAS projects, Life, Living Overseas, Learning, Culture
7 Things to Leave Behind When Moving Overseas
Nov 4, 2019 9:11:51 AM Sarah Rymer IDEAS projects, Living Overseas, Tips
Culture Shock in the Parking Lot
Oct 14, 2019 9:28:58 AM Sarah Rymer interesting people, Life, Living Overseas, Lebanon, Culture, Transformation
Lebanon is a small country, and I used to live on the outskirts of Beirut, which is overpopulated. People were friendly and curious about others, especially when their new neighbor was the only Asian-American in that area.
Daily Miracles on the Metro
Oct 7, 2019 9:21:31 AM Sarah Rymer Tunisia, Hope, Living Overseas, travel, Culture, Transformation
My very first language class was held downtown between the hours of 8:00pm and 10:00pm. My supervisor was less than thrilled. I was on my own, new to the country, and finding my way around the city.
How to Talk Expat
Sep 16, 2019 9:51:45 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Life, Living Overseas, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
Recently I realized I’ve learned another language. No, not Turkish, French, or Arabic, although I’ve learned each of those to varying degrees of proficiency. I guess it’s not actually another language I’m learning, but a dialect I call Expat.
10 Habits to Boost Your Ability to Flourish
Aug 26, 2019 10:38:05 AM Sarah Rymer Life, Living Overseas, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
Overseas living is like playing an old familiar game of life, but the rules are completely changed. How do I gain competence? How do I progress? How do I “play fairly?”
5 Ways Change Can Transform
Aug 12, 2019 8:31:39 AM Sarah Rymer Tunisia, IDEAS projects, Life, Living Overseas, Learning, Culture, community, Transformation
Several years ago, the possibility of taking my family overseas to a new country became a reality. Since then, our lives have been anything but predictable. Looking back, if I had known what I know now, I would not have been filled with doubt, fear, and hesitation. Instead, I would have been filled with expectation and excitement.
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