tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post3539204728977074012..comments2024-02-19T00:32:37.151-08:00Comments on Views From My Kitchen Sink: Lately...Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941799264944510946noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-19628314117946984412014-02-09T14:07:54.167-08:002014-02-09T14:07:54.167-08:00We had been outside the U. S. for 12 years. I too...We had been outside the U. S. for 12 years. I too had wonderful things in storage that I had collected from various countries over the years, beautiful carved furniture. I couldn't wait to see it. Two years on, we are living in Northern Virginia with all our wonderful stuff, and all I can think about...."I want to live somewhere complicated...." I would prefer living out in another culture and navigating the dual cultures. While it is certainly challenging at times, living outside your home country, one tends to be around people that are also go-getters and up for doing and living and surrounded by interesting talk and a light in their eyes. I miss that to be honest. Best of luck in your decision for that season of life.<br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-40404387636572937072014-02-03T14:38:47.592-08:002014-02-03T14:38:47.592-08:00Lovely, all of it. How surprising to know there is...Lovely, all of it. How surprising to know there is an American library there. It's so fun to dream about what adventure awaits us next. It sounds like you have many adventures to choose from!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-76380355090337196452014-02-03T11:42:59.720-08:002014-02-03T11:42:59.720-08:00I love history too....must read this trio, thanks ... I love history too....must read this trio, thanks for the tip! About the stuff....interesting that you bring it up. I am purging something fierce. 85% of my "stuff" is going. I can't wait! Lynn and I have recently talked about our future. We'll be empty nesters come this summer. What's next for us? Stay tuned! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-17969142102803394312014-02-03T07:01:19.522-08:002014-02-03T07:01:19.522-08:00Pam, I can relate to this! I don't do a lot of...Pam, I can relate to this! I don't do a lot of reading of books unless I am on vacation, because if I am hooked I can easily stay up till 3 am reading and then the grouchies from lack of sleep arrive...until I finish the book nothing else happens! I think that you will know the next opportunity for a move when it is time. Hard to believe that you have been there for a year and a half already! hugs from Ohio, cathyCathy M~(checkitoff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03470783605176479831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-81864122018405120282014-02-01T08:23:58.585-08:002014-02-01T08:23:58.585-08:00The "stuff" thing really resonated with ...The "stuff" thing really resonated with me too;) Amazing how little we need!karinchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987319288758609164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-2926233316570906022014-01-30T20:49:43.975-08:002014-01-30T20:49:43.975-08:00ooh love the book recc....i was without my "s...ooh love the book recc....i was without my "stuff" for 3 weeks and I realized i didn't miss it very much...I can only imagine after 3 years!! Wow, if you are willing and able...a new city sounds amazing to me...London will always be a fave for me, but Belgium or Singapore...oh my!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05285032785431078013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-88187409753169615152014-01-30T20:03:04.448-08:002014-01-30T20:03:04.448-08:00Pam I read those books a few years ago and LOVED t...Pam I read those books a few years ago and LOVED them! I second Veronique at French Girl in Seattle, you must visit Malmaison, and Fountainbleu as well. Also a great day trip to see Chantilly, near Senlis by the Charles de Gualle airport. All beautiful places filled with rich history.<br /><br />I hope that you stay warm!Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-37404854982982304782014-01-30T12:02:45.174-08:002014-01-30T12:02:45.174-08:00I totally relate to forgetting about the 'stuf...I totally relate to forgetting about the 'stuff.' Funny how we can so easily live without the things that really don't matter. It's what matters that we always have with us and in our hearts. Thanks for the book rec! Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102256284251724366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-18872924113033363982014-01-29T15:03:57.562-08:002014-01-29T15:03:57.562-08:00Bonjour Pam. Now that you have read this series on...Bonjour Pam. Now that you have read this series on Josephine, you need to ride the RER train to Rueil Malmaison and visit the beautiful château Napoleon once bought for her... You will love it! The old Rueil town looks better every year. This would make a great field trip for you and the little one. And I command you for learning more about French history. This will make your Paris years all the more interesting... until you move on to the next destination. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle) French Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-1452983699417393062014-01-29T09:31:05.767-08:002014-01-29T09:31:05.767-08:00I should say - we came with those suitcases to Aus...I should say - we came with those suitcases to Australia - everywhere else we moved our stuff except when we my husband went to business school :-)LMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067259609139153148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-42240020033850620732014-01-29T09:28:53.689-08:002014-01-29T09:28:53.689-08:00We have moved alot our married life too. We have ...We have moved alot our married life too. We have been married 13 years and this is the first year we have lived 'home' in Seattle. Last year we lived in Australia and before that we lived in Massachusetts, New York, California, Texas and Hawaii. We are hoping to stay here in Seattle by family for our four kids. But we will see. I can totally relate to all that 'stuff' in the storage unit. We came with 12 suitcases (!!!!) and bought everything when we got there and sold it all when we left! LMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16067259609139153148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-1085887294375777742014-01-29T07:56:27.343-08:002014-01-29T07:56:27.343-08:00I look forward to seeing how your destination adve...I look forward to seeing how your destination adventure unfolds! Thanks so much for the book(s) recommendation. My kind of read. Oh, and I'm really enjoying "They Were Sisters", thanks to you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644941834464747393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-15600967727286334532014-01-29T07:44:47.844-08:002014-01-29T07:44:47.844-08:00Best wishes on your snowfall....and thanks for the...Best wishes on your snowfall....and thanks for the book recommendation! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669400531010928919.post-41333504522876084052014-01-29T05:52:40.744-08:002014-01-29T05:52:40.744-08:00The books look lovely! Thank you for that and stay...The books look lovely! Thank you for that and stay warm. Fingers crossed for you for snow!!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.com