tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774003582109780822024-02-08T04:52:46.519+01:00A Chronicle Of My Experiences Living AbroadHausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-82753819724226000532014-01-23T22:31:00.001+01:002014-01-23T23:00:20.116+01:00Year One: Hub's Point of View<i><b>Like the six month posts, Hubs wanted to provide his views of our first year here in Vienna:</b></i><br />
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<b><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A year has gone by, and like everyone seems to be saying about their own lives, “Where has the time gone?!”. A year ago, we arrived jetlagged like hell. I remember about 10 minutes out from the airport looking down to a snow covered country and not recognizing </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">anything. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> All the times we had flown into BWI I could make out certain routes, bridges, buildings, rivers, terrains, etc...However, seeing new terrains, buildings, roads...was downright frightening. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">That </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">is my first memory of Austria. </span></i></b></div>
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<i><b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If I go anywhere new, I think my main goal is not to get lost. I always try to get a frame of reference based on the one or two landmarks I know. NYC, for instance, seemed HUGE the first time I went...well...because it is, but, each time I visited NYC, subsequently, it seemed a little smaller. I eventually knew how to get around fairly easy. The same applied to Vienna. I remember we were lost a few times looking for a particular shop, or went on public transit the wrong direction. The city seemed HUGE, and confusing. During the first week, we set out to find a place called “The Juice Factory”. Elaine had researched it before we came and really wanted to try it. We took the public transit where we were supposed to, but didn’t know which direction to walk when we came up from underground. We wandered the snowy streets and alleyways for about 20 minutes on 25 degree weather before we gave up (no smartphones yet). I remember thinking that we were never going to figure out how to navigate around the giant buildings and the giant city. Now, everything seems smaller. I’ve come to realize that Vienna is not a big city, it’s very compact. We still haven’t been to the “Juice Factory”, but ironically, our neighbors (as in the apartment adjacent to us) are the owners of it. Small world, smaller city.</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This is something I meant to include in my 6-month post, but ran out of time. Viennese eating habits are perplexing, to say the least. In the morning, there are tons of bakeries around town serving croissants, breads, donuts, buns, etc...Bakeries, I would say, have a comforting aroma. There’s one bakery at the start of my commute. At the end of my commute (7:45AM), the smell, in a word, is, “terrifying”. I wish I were exaggerating. At just about every subway stop you will find many stands peddling “Doner Kebap”. It is, without a doubt, the most disgusting food/smell I have ever had the opportunity to be around. If you don’t know what the “meat” in a “Doner Kebap” looks like, see below. A mish-mash of mystery meat & fat disgustingness on a spinning spike as it’s warmed by the toaster behind it. It gets worse, though. You can’t have a real Doner Kebap without a helping of onions. These are the closest pictures I could find that resembles what I'm talking about:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are typically two types of people in this world when it comes to eating, there’s people who “eat to live” and those who “live to eat”. Given America’s burgeoning weight problem, I’d say we definitely live to eat. Viennese, in my opinion, eat to live. They. do. not. care. what it looks or tastes like. If it’s food, they eat it. Take the pizza slices for instance; sitting there for </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">hours </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">getting cold and solid...no problem...they’ll take two slices, please. I think I’ve gone on about this enough, but in closing...Elaine and I (and other expat couples we know) do not like Austrian food at all. Heavy, fatty, meat intense, bland, salty, and void of any spices besides salt & pepper is how to describe Austrian food. The people here swear by it, but I ask you this...when was the last time you saw an Austrian restaurant open in your town?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Banking here is advanced and trapped in the past at the same time. It was a complete shock to be charged here, quarterly, for using our money. It’s about 20 euro ($28) each quarter for us to use the bank, online payments, atms, and our bank cards. I was angry about being charged when we signed up at first, but, when in Rome. Europe exclusively uses cards with smart chip technology. Recently, Target experienced a security breach and one of the topics that was brought up was their initial shot at credit cards with smart chips. Years ago they were on the leading edge of the technology with their credit card in the US. In order to use it, you had to have a smart chip credit card reader to use the credit card at home. They even provided the technology to do so. But, it was wholly rejected by the industry. Some of the headache of stolen CC information </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">could</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> have been prevented. In any case, Europe has a safer system of bank and credit cards. Additionally, you can use </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">any</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> ATM in the city, from any bank, surcharge free. It’s quite easy to get money almost anywhere, you can even specify the bill denominations it dispenses. It’s quite convenient. The service at the banks is also quite good, I have to say. I’ve been happy with those aspects...thus far. The banking system in Europe has really been pushing for the ease of online payments to businesses and people. Anyone here can receive money as a payment, directly, even in between banks.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The last time I drove a car was January 21st, 2013. Do I miss driving? Not. at. all. We’re so happy not having cars. We save money on parking, gas, repairs, insurance, and payments. The extensive network of subways, street cars, buses, and bike lanes make it impossible to justify buying a car. I’ve heard people complain about public transportation being dirty, slow/inconvenient, or there’s only crazy homeless people on it. In fairness, it can be dirty, sometimes slow, and occasionally there are people asking for money. However, it’s still the best way to get around. At 365 euro/year, that’s 1 euro/day (for those of you who say “I’m bad at math”) for an unlimited ticket. It’s unbeatable.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Outside of the things that are different, my days are mostly the same as in the US. Get up, go to work, come home, and walk the dog. We rarely do any touristy things during the week and eat in almost all the time. We prefer eating at home. We don’t have Austrian TV, only an Apple TV. We keep up with a few American shows, but otherwise the TV is off. I also have an online subscription to watch Capitals hockey games. For the first year, I made excuses about not working out and getting in shape. A Crossfit gym opened across the street and now I’m a member. Elaine may join when they offer Yoga and/or Pilates. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I’ve definitely warmed to Vienna more in the last 6 months, than the first six months. I feel more comfortable here. I’ve been learning German, little by little, and I’m starting to get a grasp of what’s going on around us. On one of our recent trips I started referring to Vienna as “home”. I don’t know whether to accept it, or be alarmed. We have a year of memories, and I think once this whole thing is over, it will seem like it went by in the blink of an eye.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span>HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-11487658114515032832014-01-21T13:09:00.002+01:002014-01-21T13:09:30.000+01:00Year One<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]-->Has it really been a year since we moved to Vienna? It's incredible how quickly time passes as we become older. It still feels like yesterday when we were boarding our flight out of Dulles. This past year has been life-changing, and to say it's been a challenge is putting it mildly. <br />
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This has certainly been a transitional year filled with
travels, frustrations, many laughs and tears. This experience has not only
changed me, but my relationship with Hubs and our families. I can
honestly say that I’m no longer the same person I was before this adventure. I'm less fearful of the unknown and evolving into a better person because of it. Although I was never one to have very thick skin, slowly but surely, that has
definitely changed too. I’ve also learned to do things on my own that used
to make me extremely uncomfortable - <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">such
as </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">going to unfamiliar places, taking public transportation,
traveling alone and even eating alone at a restaurant. I’d still prefer to do these things with other
people, but I’m learning that I’m perfectly capable of doing the hard things all by
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The travels we’ve done this year alone have made this
journey so rewarding. To be able to say that we've taken trips to Salzburg, London, Budapest, Amsterdam, Prague, Taiwan, and India is pretty
incredible. This aspect of the journey has been a dream come true and it’s
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It’s hard to believe a year has gone by already. And through
it all, I do not regret once for choosing to take on this huge endeavor. Most expats would agree that you reach a turning point at the first year mark. It could go two ways - you either start feeling more at home or you absolutely hate it. I've been lucky to have made a few friends and meeting new ones every chance I get. I'd like to think that I'm well on my way to finally finding a middle ground and really calling Vienna "home".</div>
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-53724629844002217112014-01-19T17:08:00.000+01:002014-01-19T17:08:38.246+01:00Back to the StatesShortly after getting back from India, I had to turn around and hop on a flight back to Maryland. It was for a time sensitive emergency that couldn't be resolved here in Vienna. Although it was a short visit, it allowed me some time to catch up with family and girlfriends. I was reminded of how strong my friendships were with these girls and that it didn't seem like a year had pass since I last saw them. It was comforting and heartwarming. My family and friends also spoiled me with great meals whether it be home-cooked or out. This was a great little trip back to the familiar, but I'm glad to be home with Hubs. <br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-18538064043687483692014-01-14T01:31:00.001+01:002014-01-14T01:36:45.097+01:00India Edition: RandomnessAnd to cap off the India series, here are just some of the random sights we came across. Who needs a zoo when you've got the streets of India filled with animals. In addition, although it was an enjoyable trip, the amount of extreme poverty was hard to see. There are no rules on the roads, and for the first few days, Hubs and I thought we would witness an accident or be in one. As one of guides puts it, it's "functional chaos". It doesn't make sense to those of us from industrialized countries, but I hate to say this- it works somehow.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-14740101726967214682014-01-09T23:11:00.001+01:002014-01-09T23:11:37.771+01:00India Edtion: The Golden Triangle (Part Two)Jaipur was our next stop. Although it's called the "pink city", it looked more terracotta and orange to us. We saw the Amber Fort, did an elephant safari, enjoyed a home cooked meal at local family's house, and explored one of the many bazaars. Jaipur is also known for its block printing and textiles. We did quite a bit of shopping, including getting custom tunics for myself and Hubs got some linen shirts made. Again, I was amazed how fast they can do custom work here. There was also a hiccup during our visit. The cliched snake charmers are in this region. And anyone who knows me, knows that I'm deathly afraid of snakes. So much so, that I can't even look at a picture of one without having the heebee jeebees. So while our guide was introducing us to the fort, I noticed a guy come by and didn't think anything of it. However as our guide was finishing, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a basket open and I immediately freaked out at the sight of the black cobra with a full on scream. The guide shooed the guy away and comforted me. She even assured me that all the venom is taken out. I was thinking " I don't effing care, it's still a goddamn snake!". That image stayed with me for a good hour and I was still shaking. Stupid snake charmer! Other than that, we enjoyed this city.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-46159326080774589492014-01-07T16:57:00.001+01:002014-01-07T16:57:23.122+01:00India Edition: The Golden Triangle (Part One)After two days of much needed rest, we hopped on a plane and headed for Delhi. I had sought out a highly rated private tour company to take us around the coveted Golden Triangle. As cliche as it sounds, I wasn't going to leave India without seeing the Taj Mahal. And our guide in Agra was fantastic! Originally we were to see the Taj at sunset and sunrise. On the day of arrival, the guide asked us if we wanted to swap days and sights. This time of year, the haze and fogginess can be unforgiving in the morning for touring and getting those famous pictures. So we scrapped the 6AM sunrise and decided to brave the crowds for the afternoon tour instead of doing it both days. Because you can't really expect to go to India and not be crowded. We are so glad our guide give us the option. The next day was too foggy and even from a distance you can only make out the outline of the Taj. Whew...<br />
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I love the story behind the making of the Taj Mahal: Shah Jahan was
the 5th Mughal Emperor who reigned from 1628 to 1658. He married his
second wife out of love. And when she died during childbirth of their
14th child, he was so grieve-stricken. It was this which inspired him
to build this structure in remembrance of her. <br />
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We went a little crazy (okay, I went a little crazy) capturing pictures of the Taj from all different angles and lighting. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Taj Mahal from the other side of the Yamuna River</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First sight of the Taj Mahal entering from the east gate</td></tr>
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Now onto the beautiful details of the iconic marbled mausoleum. Pictures were not allowed on the inside. Our guide told me to save my picture taking for when we visit the Mausoleum of Etimad-ud-Daulah (aka baby Taj), because the details are more impressive than the Taj Mahal. <br />
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The next attraction to see in Agra, is the Agra Fort. 75% of this structure is still presently used by the military and closed off to the public. We got to see the 25% that tourists are able to visit.<br />
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When Shah Jahan was placed under house arrest by his son, his only request was that he'd have a view of the Taj Mahal, so that he can continue to grieve for his dead wife.<br />
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And lastly, we visited the Mausoleum of Etimad-ud-Daulah (aka jewel box or baby Taj) which was built before the Taj Mahal. I found that the interior and details to be much more impressive compared to the Taj Mahal.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-88429323791489486552014-01-05T13:35:00.000+01:002014-01-05T13:35:11.264+01:00India Edition: IntermissionSince we were already going to be in India, it made sense to include some touristy attractions to our itinerary. We went for the typical Golden Triangle variety, which included Agra, Jaipur and Delhi. <br />
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Before that was to happen, we spent two nights in Mumbai recovering from all the wedding events. A perk about India? You get to stay at a five-star properties for the price of two or three star places. We were so spoiled here! <br />
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For the wedding, we started off attending the sangeet party. This is when the bride and groom get their pictures taken with wedding guests and there's a lot of traditional dancing involved. It's a great to kick off wedding festivities.</div>
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A little snip-it video that I've captured of the tradition dancing. <span style="color: red;"><b>Adjust volume lower before playing!</b></span><br />
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The second day began with the groom's procession, also known as the baraat. This is when the groom rides on an elaborate horse drawn carriage to where the wedding will take place. In our case, it took an hour and half to go 1 kilometer. This is because there is a lot of dancing and throwing of the money during this time, sort of like a parade. The throwing money is to entice the marching band to play louder.<br />
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The marching band playing at the start of the groom's procession<br />
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Then the ceremony starts. In my opinion, it's always an honor to witness two people join together and commit to one another, no matter what culture. One of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been to.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-22016067603605729182014-01-01T14:34:00.000+01:002014-01-01T14:34:36.206+01:00India Edition: A Big Fat Indian Wedding (Part One)Oh India, how do I even begin? Our biggest motivator for going to India was to experience a traditional Indian wedding. That, in itself was amazing. From shopping for the traditional wedding garb, to the actual two day celebration and all the little hiccups in between. A complete sensory overload- in a good way.<br />
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The shopping was one of my favorite parts of getting ready for the wedding. We were lucky that a colleague of Hub's in Vienna had family in the city that we were flying into. His family took us shopping at the right places in Mumbai, and even fed us twice while we were with them for the half day. Since the wedding was going to be two days long, we each bought two outfits. In the second half of the day, we were driven away to a town called Surat-which is about 4 hours north of Mumbai.<br />
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Hubs ended up with one of these kurta. Can you guess which one?<br />
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Then it was my turn. Hubs got to snap some pictures before he was told that pictures were not allowed. I felt like a princess trying on all sorts of dresses and choli. I was amazed how they could fit me and have all the stuff customized in a few hours before we were to hit the road. <br />
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This was the first choli that I put on, but not the one that I ultimately went with. Stay tuned to find out which one I picked out.<br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-21300204315800042302013-12-17T18:25:00.000+01:002013-12-17T18:25:04.861+01:00Winding down the year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is 2013 really almost over? In the last week or so, I've been quite busy networking with some new folks, catching up with the old, and preparing for our trip to India. Not surprisingly, I've even planned out our 2014 trips already. Hubs and I will be spending Christmas and New Years in India this year. Since 2009, we've been away for every Christmas except last year because of the obvious and our pack out was happening on Boxing day. I was determined to stay put in Vienna for our first Christmas abroad, but a friend invited us to his wedding and we just couldn't pass it up.<br />
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India was never on my travel list of must-dos. It never appealed to me. For the first time, I'm going somewhere that is really foreign to me. I'm going to a wedding and will get to see the Taj Mahal. Everything else will be an adventure to say the least. I'm excited that I will experience getting a Sari custom fitted, witness a traditional wedding, and also seeing some of the famous sights of India. But I'm also scared of the unknown. So, maybe, the most foreign and unknowing trip will be the most unforgettable.<br />
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<br />Stayed tuned for blog posts on India in the new year.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-34539555344723833382013-12-10T14:16:00.000+01:002013-12-10T14:16:29.952+01:00Christmas in Vienna (Part Two)I got my first taste of Christmas markets during <a href="http://formosanserendipity.blogspot.co.at/2013/07/throwback-thursdays-yearly-tradition.html" target="_blank">our annual trips to NYC</a>. Bryant Park and Columbus Circle were amongst my favorite spots. This year is our first Christmas markets experience here in Vienna. It has definitely lived up to its reputation for being world famous. You can't even compare the ones here with the ones in NYC. It's not like one is better than the other, they're just entirely different. We've quickly narrowed down our favorites and have gone back plenty of times. Hubs has become a huge fan of the punsch and glühwein- our mug collection can attest to that! With only a week and half before we leave (again), and not returning until the new year, we will certainly be taking advantage of more Christmas market hopping between now and then. If people don't mind the cold, this an awesome time of year to visit.
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-84590169962139360272013-12-08T22:00:00.000+01:002013-12-08T22:00:06.837+01:00Familiar FacesWe had our first visitors from the States this week. Hubs and I had a fabulous time having familiar faces around and showing them our new hometown. We hit all the touristy spots and even saw some new things that we've been saving to see with our guests. Hubs and I even got to spend a few hours with my in-laws who were in town for a day on a Danube river cruise. I can't believe the week flew by so quickly. In true fashion, I am horrible with good-byes and having Hubs send our guests to the airport as he heads back to work tomorrow. This was a much needed visit to aid the homesickness blues I'd been feeling after returning from Taiwan. I miss these fine folks already...<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-32690333693536618382013-12-01T12:18:00.000+01:002013-12-01T12:18:39.798+01:00Christmas in Vienna (Part One)I've said <a href="http://formosanserendipity.blogspot.co.at/2013/09/vienna-at-night.html" target="_blank">previously</a> how magical Vienna is at night, but during the
weeks leading up to Christmas- this city takes it to a whole new level. Even with
temperatures at or below freezing, it's worth bundling up and walking
around the city to see all the lights and markets. More on the markets
in a later post. After getting back from Taiwan, I had
the case of the "I want to go back and don't want to be here" blues. And
from what I gather, any expat who goes "home" for a visit has a form of
this when they get back to their adopted country. It's quite normal. <br />
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with my adopted city looking like this, it's not that hard to get out
of my funk and truly enjoy this joyous time. Afterall, Vienna is
world famous during this season.<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-3545511659973153292013-11-27T15:27:00.000+01:002013-11-27T15:27:14.114+01:00Our 1st Thanksgiving AbroadThanksgiving is only an American holiday, and therefore could be easily missed living abroad. Not because we forget, but there's nothing that indicates it even exists anywhere else in the world. Christmas is all around this time of year and Vienna's famous Christmas markets have been up and running since mid November. We were invited to a pot luck a while back, but I stupidly got my dates mixed up (because at the time I thought we would still be in Taiwan) and had to decline. Oh well, next year. Instead, I will roast a chicken- because I don't even want to finagle with baking a turkey in our European sized oven. The chicken paired with a few of our favorite Thanksgiving sides should suffice this year. <br />
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!<br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-67520811735213699982013-11-25T18:10:00.000+01:002013-11-25T18:10:00.944+01:00Back to realityWe're back in Vienna and it feels surreal. After spending the last three and half weeks in a wonderfully warm location, it was a shock to our systems to step out of the airport into the cold and dreary winter weather. Something that we'd looked forward to for months, went by in a blink of an eye. It was so rejuvenating to spend such precious time with family and friends. I miss them already. But I take solace that we won't be apart for as long as we were before.<br />
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To be brutally honest, I wasn't so sure if I wanted to be back in this reality, but there are many things to look forward to in the coming weeks. We will get to experience the Christmas "magic" that is Vienna during this time of year. Also, catch up with our friends, spend time with our first guests (arriving in a week), and we'll be capping off the year in another tropical destination. <br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-48127156158443443542013-11-20T10:10:00.002+01:002013-11-20T10:10:50.197+01:0031Last year was a huge milestone and with it happening in a middle of a move, I didn't get a chance to reflect what it was like to turn 30. I thought I would've gone through some sort of panic attack about getting "old", but it's just a number. This past year has obviously been a transforming one. To be in a different place for my birthday is something I'm not quite used to. But since my family is with me in Taiwan, it feels like it has in past years. My sister and brother-in-law brought me cards from the US and treated me to dinner, I got a great birthday cake from a dear friend, Hubs has been treating me to a shopping extravaganza since being here(so much so, we had to ship about 18 pounds of old clothes to accommodate all the new stuff in our suitcases to avoid exorbitant baggage fees ), and I'm fortunate enough to be in one of my favorite places in the world. What more could I've asked for? <br />
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30 was met with a life-changing experience and 31 will be a continuation of that journey. I feel so blessed. <br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-45903784977868233752013-11-17T09:34:00.000+01:002013-11-17T09:34:29.442+01:00Taiwan Edition: GratefulIf there was one word that would sum up this trip so far is: grateful. Grateful for every bite, every sight, every moment spent with family and friends, every memory that I'm taking in. The time is going by way too fast, which I'm un-grateful for. When we were planning this trip I had originally thought that two and half weeks would be enough, but Hubs pushed for longer and that's how we ended up with almost four weeks. In fact, he said that I would've wanted to stay longer. Now that our time here is nearly over, I'm so glad I listened to him. I needed this trip and time with family and hope that it'll recharge me for when we head back to Vienna. It will be an undetermined chunk of time before seeing them again.<br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-38066997010281488312013-11-11T13:15:00.000+01:002013-11-11T13:16:32.495+01:00Taiwan Edition: Little AmericaYou wouldn't think it, but Taipei has a large expat community. I don't know if it's because of that or that the Taiwanese love being ahead of the curve, but you can find a lot of comforts of home here if you are truly desperate. I have never really taken notice during previous visits, but brands that we're so used to in the States seem to stand out during this trip. These are just a few American businesses that I've captured that can be found throughout the city. <br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-30158059688984512382013-11-07T14:17:00.000+01:002013-11-07T14:25:40.828+01:00Taiwan Edition: Happiness in our tummiesYou must be thinking "another food post? really?". I may be biased, but I think Taiwan has the best selection of food in the world. The Taiwanese have really mastered every kind of Asian cuisine that you can ever imagine. And if you get sick of all the Asian food goodness (which is unlikely), there's comforts for foreigners as well. More on that later. Hubs and I are truly savoring every meal, snack, and drink because we know we can't get it as good in Vienna. I think some family members and friends may think we just got out of a jail sentence, since we're eating everything in sight. No worries though, we'll lose all the weight we <i>may </i>gain when we go back to Austria. Although, some family members have said that I've gotten "fat" since the last time they've seen me. Oh well, I just smile and eat on :)<br />
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How can you NOT want to eat everything in sight, when it looks this good?<br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-46314382321638967902013-11-05T14:40:00.001+01:002013-11-05T14:40:46.568+01:00First Contact<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-16063e2f-ec46-ccf3-203c-4c8518882493" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">One
year ago today, Hubs and I found out that we had an amazing opportunity
to move and live in Vienna, Austria. In the back of our minds, we knew
there was a possibility when he went through the application process,
but never thought it would come true. When he was done with his
interview in early September, he called me and told me it was “the WORST
interview I ever had”. He felt like he failed miserably and kicked
himself for days. We thought “hey, at least we gave it our best shot”
and went about our lives. I had started a new job and things were just
peachy. We had nothing to lose.</span></div>
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was mid-morning in early November and we were both settling into our
work day. All of a sudden, I get an email and phone call simultaneously
from Hubs, that he was offered the position in Vienna. I couldn’t
believe my eyes and ears. All these emotions were going through me for
the rest of day. How the heck are we going to break the news to our family and
friends? How are we going to pack up our whole lives and start over in
our early thirties? What the what/how/who/why? Oh my gosh, oh my gosh,
OH MY GOSH…</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We
broke the news to our immediate family members over the phone and on
Election Day no less. Talk about overwhelming people! Most took it well
and others not so much. With our friends, we got a little more creative.
At least those that were in close proximity to us. They had the most
memorable reactions that I still remember like it was yesterday. All our
other family and friends that we couldn’t get to in a timely manner, we
emailed or called. We felt bad that it was a bit impersonal, but it had
to be done before the news was blasted on Facebook.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I can’t believe it’s been a year since that crazy and emotional week of making one of the biggest decisions of our lives!</span></div>
<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-27848512065211118442013-11-03T13:52:00.002+01:002013-11-03T13:52:46.611+01:00Taiwan Edition: Customers are KingUnlike Vienna and US, Taipei has amazing customer service - sometimes to the point of annoyance. Everywhere you go, there's always a salesperson in front of the store unit waving you in. The sales ladies continue to ask how you're doing, if there's another color or size you need, and the "oh, this will look great on you" line. I used to think that the sales people here were like a bunch of mosquitoes that just don't quit pestering you, but I have found a new appreciation for them during <i>this </i>visit. The "malls" here are called department stores and are amazingly impressive. Department stores are divided into units on each floor, each unit a different brand. They are also comprised of several levels (5-8 floors). Once you're in, you're seldomly left alone to shop. Speaking of the shopping here, it's an absolute paradise! In my opinion, they're better than the ones in America and make the ones in Vienna look 2nd class. The Taiwanese love anything Japanese, so their "malls" are modeled after the ones in Japan. They also love having things open late, for instance, department stores don't close until 10 or 11 o'clock some nights! <br />
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It's this crowded on a Sunday night during the semi-annual Anniversary sales. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Some food court offerings </span><br />
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-69102551233919010662013-10-30T15:24:00.002+01:002013-10-30T15:27:40.945+01:00Taiwan Edition: FINALLY HereAfter months of anticipation, we are finally here. Even though it was a 14 hour flight from Vienna, it wasn't nearly as tiring as flying from the east coast of the U.S. So far, the jet lag hasn't been bad either. Hubs and I have been spending our first few days with family and some much need retail therapy (mostly for my benefit). I will update occasionally on our adventures with more Taiwan Edition series. <br />
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<br />HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-25484568388745422012013-10-22T13:56:00.000+02:002013-10-22T13:56:12.365+02:00Lessons learned on a move abroad<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-45f3f8a9-dfec-3446-f565-1757cad60ea8" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hubs and I were fortunate enough to have friends, through my sister, living here already. They gave us so much helpful information when we decided to take the plunge and move our whole lives to another country. If I haven't said this enough - moving to another continent is a huge endeavor. Sometimes it feels like we've moved to another planet, altogether. But, if I had some advice for those who are considering this life-changing adventure on becoming an expat, here's my two cents.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1) Get rid of as much stuff as possible</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Europe is notorious for 'small spaces' and we lived in a typical rowhome/townhouse in Maryland. Hubs and I knew we had to get rid of stuff, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">a lot of stuff</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. It really takes a huge move like this to realize just how much crap you have. I can't tell you how many bags/boxes of "stuff" we got rid of. Hubs is an aspiring minimalist and I'm a closet pack-rat. You see where I'm going with this? I had Hubs convert our smallest bedroom in the US to a walk-in closet when I moved in. Yes, I had walls of shoes, clothes, handbags, etc. The Salvation Army got an enormous donation just from that room alone. It was a huge wake up call. We would've had the option of storing stuff provided by the U.N., but we passed. Because really, if we haven't touched it or seen in several years (3-7)....the chances are we didn't need it in the first place! If you were wondering, things like yearbooks and my wedding dress are still around, but taking up residence at my sister's house temporarily. So, we 'stored' things, but only a few shelves worth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We never realized how little we can get by with and how much money we wasted on things we didn't really need...until now. What an awesome life lesson learned.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2) Make an effort and learn the language</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hubs and I are nowhere near fluent in German. But we try and are learning slowly. In theory, it softens up the locals when you attempt the language. And you don't know how satisfying it is when we happen to be eavesdropping on a conversation, and totally understand what the people are talking about. Hubs and I are realistic that we may never become fluent enough to carry on a conversation about politics or something along those lines, but we are hopeful to be able to communicate more effectively with the locals during our time here.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3) It'll test your relationships</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Living in a different country not only tests your relationship with the person you're with, but of those you left behind. It’s a difficult adjustment for all involved. Those strong bonds you had back home that you were so worried would deteriorate? They've become stronger, but different. They're the ones that you know that no matter how much time has passed, you can count on them the moment you get back to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">your</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "old life". Those that weren't that great to begin with? Well, you know what happens. They fizzled as soon as the flight took off. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I'm so thankful for emails/Skype/Facebook/etc. It has helped me, personally, to keep in touch with those I hold dear.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4) Explore and get to know your new city</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">So you moved across the world to a new city right? Don't just sit on your ass and expect things to happen. Go out and be proactive! I am the last person you'd think would go do just that. I was a homebody back stateside, except for when we traveled or went to an occasional movie. Now that we're living IN a city, we do so much more. We go to the Opera, concerts, take in the theatre and museums, and little side trips out of of town, etc. It helps us stay sane and distracts us from homesickness. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5) Try to make new friends</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I don't mean to keep bashing on the locals, but they are just a bunch of grumps! For instance, Hubs and I were on a tram and were getting up because our stop was next. The tram was packed and I had nothing to hold onto but Hubs' arm. The tram made a sudden halt and I went flying and bumped into a lady. It was like the end of the world for her. She made such a commotion about it, even after I apologized. As if I did it on purpose...the nerve of that woman. There are many other instances of encounters with the locals that make me lose a little more faith in these people each time.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occasionally, there are glimmers of hope as well, but they are far outnumbered by negative experiences. I haven't give up on trying to integrate with these people, yet.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">So what is an expat to do? Make friends with other expats. It's essential. You already have a bond and you just build on that. Hubs and I are grateful for all the expats we've met and become friends with.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6) This experience </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">will </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">change you</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Once you step off that plane on the other side, your life as you know it is forever changed. It's hard to explain, but Hubs and I are not the same people as we were anymore. Like I've mentioned before, I was never one to take risks or do anything extreme in my life prior to becoming an expat. Everyday, we see and learn new things. We grow and deepen our understanding of ourselves and our relationship. Vacationing to see and experience other cultures gives you a taste of what’s out there, and then before you know it, you’re back in your comfort bubble. Our comfort bubble is still a few years away, we </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">have</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> to attempt to soak in the culture and everything that comes with it. I know it’s hard to convey this, but as an adult it is incredibly hard at times to understand cultural differences. Resistance to cultural adaptation, however, will leave you feeling lonely and defeated. This isn’t a long-term vacation, it’s a commitment to reset your life to zero. Just as a child would learn how the world works around him/her, that’s where you start from. It’s ever growing, changing, enriching, and transformative. You discover your inner resiliency and things about yourself you didn’t know were possible. </span></div>
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HausFrau in Viennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278840854062260651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3377400358210978082.post-66522761777670013782013-10-18T23:07:00.000+02:002013-10-18T23:07:18.266+02:00Wonderful Week with FriendsThis week has been catching up with friends before everyone starts going away on holiday, having babies, welcoming guests/family etc. I've been having great fun seeing all my friends (and meeting new ones) filled with great conversations and doing some fun touristy things. A great week for sure, and exactly what I needed after a few down days. <br />
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FINALLY found some decent Mexican here in Vienna and had great company too! <br />
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Had a great time with <a href="http://amommyabroad.com/" target="_blank">Emily </a>at the Kunsthistoriches Museum and this will definitely be one that I'll return to with visitors! <br />
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Ending the week with lunch, a visit to the MAK, and a cake break afterwards with my friend Rachel.<br />
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