Speaking Denglish

Denglish (n): a hybrid language combining words from both German and English

A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EXCUSES WHY I HAVE NOT BLOGGED IN THE PAST YEAR

Hello World. It’s fitting to open this blog with the classic coder greeting. While I have not been this distant from the bloggiverse since I began back in 2010, I am more emerged than ever before in the tech world. Technology has consumed a large chunk of my interest capacity since I got my first computer in 1998 (note to self: share more about tech on the blog). While most young women were saving for new clothing and handbags, I was saving for the newest gadget. With that, it’s safe to say it has been a pretty great year and I am dang happy with what has unfolded. I had a revelation recently. One evening as I was climbing in bed and I realized that I am so content with my life right now. There is nothing material I want or need, I love my people, I love my job, I am saving money and have free … Read More

CROWD-PLEASERS

WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE FINDING A FLAT IN MUNICH

YAY! You're moving to Munich for whatever reason! You are so excited to live in Bavaria'a perfectly-located capital city and spend your evenings and weekends downing Maßkrugs at your favorite beer garden. Just one last thing, you have to find a flat first. Apartment hunting in Germany's most expensive city is no joke. The … Read More

IT HAPPENS TO EVERY EXPAT: LEAVING

I knew this time would come, and frankly, it was supposed to come two years ago when I finished my au pair year as it originally was planned. Nevertheless, (nearly) three years passed and here I still sit in my adopted home of Karlsruhe. This all happened because I loved Karlsruhe and my life here. It's a life free of the … Read More

TURNING GERMAN: HOUSE SHOES (HAUSSCHUHE)

There are some widely accepted German customs I've refused to accept: - wearing a scarf around your neck when you have a sore throat (and the general overuse of scarves) - waiting at the crosswalk for the light to turn green when there's not a car in sight - being extremely straightforward - wearing house shoes That is, … Read More

11 APPS YOU MUST DOWNLOAD BEFORE TRAVELING EUROPE

Travel sure has changed since our parents were backpacking Europe. My mom likes for me to call every (week)day. I imagine if I grew up in her age, she'd be happy to see me at the airport upon my arrival back home. Thanks to technology though, there's are a lack of excuses for not checking in with mom while on the road, besides … Read More

EXPLORE GERMANY

EXPAT EXCERPTS

KEEP IN TOUCH

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