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There was a Crooked Woman

Submitted by Kaitlin on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 11:54

Oh how I have missed your faces! I've been knee deep in finishing the semester, finals, and physical therapy. I finally learned what has been plaguing my shoulder for the past two years. I have hypermobility in my joints, which is why I stand like an ostrich. This is causing the ligaments in my shoulder to not flex properly, which causes tension on my joint and irritation. My shoulder blades are also significantly uneven. Yep, I am crooked!

You are my Joy!

Submitted by Kaitlin on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 15:53

Happiness project, being happy as an expat, living abroad, living in holland

Hello dearies!

I hope you are all having an amazing week! It is my last week of school, so I am knee deep in projects, papers, and exams. But I really missed you guys! One of my final assignments of the year is a reflection report of the year and whether or not I met my goals for the school year. At first, I thought this was a weird assignment, but now I kind of love it. It has inspired me to look at other areas of my life and realize how amazingly blessed I am.

June's Expat Blogger Brunch is Just Around the Corner

Submitted by Kaitlin on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 08:20

Hello lovelies!

I'm in Pain, So I Finally Went to the Doctor Abroad

Submitted by Kaitlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 16:43

I have never liked doctors. I hated everything about going to the doctor in the States and would avoid it until it was absolutely necessary. I think that perhaps my resentment stems from the time I had an infected ovary at the age of 14 and the doctor came in and announced to my mom and I that I was pregnant. Umm, don't think so and don't you have to ask the parent to leave the room even if that were true. I think my mom called him an idiot.

Still Boat-o-phobic!

Submitted by Kaitlin on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 13:46

I have told you guys a ton about my fear of boats. I don't know if I have ever told you why. It started when my mom and her friend took me on a harmless canoe ride in the Wakulla River when I was 7. For those of you who don't know, this swampy river is filled with gators and water moccasins and all other forms of Florida nasties. The canoe got flipped over because they were laughing so hard. They then couldn't flip back over the boat and there were GATORS! This was traumatizing.

Links I Love Vol.6

Submitted by Kaitlin on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 16:55

Yesterday I promised that I would introduce you to the lovely ladies of our May's expat brunch.Some of these ladies you have met before, some are going to be new. Go follow them, I love them all. I especially love that unlike some other groups I have been apart of, this group has yet to turn into a negative complaining place. I want it to stay this way forever.

Thanks Ladies for an Awesome May Expat Brunch

Submitted by Kaitlin on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 13:41

Our second expat brunch took place last Sunday. I look forward to these brunches all month long. For me, it is a much needed girl's day in a hectic, hectic schedule. What I love the most is the fact that I have a standing date to reconnect with old friends and to meet some great new ladies. I am amazed that so far everyone has meshed so seamlessly together. It is truly a highlight in my life each month.

Links I Love Vol. 5 Why You Should Visit Holland.

Submitted by Kaitlin on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 14:42

In the year and a half that I have lived in the Netherlands, the Verlo and I have had two guests. My mom and my godmother. This makes me really sad, because I miss my friends and family and I love it here so much, I want to show everyone my life. I understand though, if I would have followed a traditional path in life, I would have graduated with the rest of my friends at the height of the recession. We are all trying to figure out how to bounce back from entering the job market at a terrible time.

Summer Bucket List

Submitted by Kaitlin on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 16:47

It's funny how much a place can change you. When I lived in Georgia, I used to avoid going out in the Summer. I have really, really, really sensitive skin and the weather was just too harsh. Now, that I live in the land of cold winters and perpetual rain, I covet my summery days.

Friday Links I Love Vol. 4

Submitted by Kaitlin on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 15:51

I love movies, in fact perhaps I should have gone to film school. Perhaps it is the escapism, but I think I just love to see the beauty in the films. In the Netherlands, we either get movies in theaters 3 days before they come out in the States, or months and months after. Which is why I got to see Hunger Games before all my friends back home, and why I just saw Silver Linings Playbook. Both of these star Jennifer Lawrence, and the later of which may qualify as one of my new favorite movies of all time.

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About A Peach

Hi I’m Kaitlin! Welcome to A Georgia Peach Abroad, a blog about my journey trying to make my way in my newly adopted country of The Netherlands as well as my studies in International Tourism Management. Read more.