Just NB

Ahhhh, mood swings. Still lonely. Still sad. I've cried.  But just a couple hours later, and I'm less of a "talk me off of the ledge" kinda mood than I was  at. Maybe I need to start writing a Guide: Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock While Living In Quebec Where You Don't Have Any Family/Friends And While Your Spouse Lives On A Different Continent. Chapter One: Yes, crazy is your new normal. Chapter Two: Don't eat too many fruits/veggies because you're excited that you finally get a selection Chapter Three: It's okay to talk to yourself...or sing to the dog Chapter Four: QUEBEC: You can't turn right on a red light. Just deal with it. Chapter Five: QUEBEC: How to smile and nod as every person over the age of 50 tells you that you speak great French and that it's so nice that you make the effort (this happens like...MINIMUM twice a week) Chapter Six: Your Cell Phone Bill: Be prepared for an ugly number. Chapter Seven: Your Spouse: ...

I’ve been an expatriate for a couple of years now. Prior my expatriateness, I hadn’t left North America. I grew up very sheltered. In my adult life, I’m overemotional, I probably share too much information, I say the “F” word too often for a lady, I worry too much with results me struggling with anxiety, I am obsessed with chocolate, and I love my family and friends. And dogs. This week a friend re-reminded me that I should write a book about expatriate life. Maybe not like a serious “I’m going to make money off this” book, but a for-fun book out on the internet. Since I’ve been feeling like writing lately but have nothing that I feel like writing about – I think this is a good idea. Now…just to find the time. I’m thinking….publication date of June 15, 2015. Regardless if I ever wrote my pretend book on “Expatriateness”, I’ve come up with some potential chapters. Chapter One: Preparation There is no such thing as too much research on Culture Shock Forget all you researched upo...