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Monthly Archives: February 2013

“Dear borderline me…”
Mental Health / Mindfulness

“Dear borderline me…”

Posted on February 26, 2013 by expatlog • 4 Comments

I recently completed a piece of mindfulness homework that had an unexpected effect on me.

It seems the wonderful people who run the blog at Mind thought it was pretty special too. They asked me nicely to remove the swear-words, and then… they published it. Continue reading →

Hold and Secure
Expat Life

Hold and Secure

Posted on February 22, 2013 by expatlog • 7 Comments

Yesterday, after a shooting downtown left four injured and the gunman still at large, schools in the area took the precaution of adopting a “Hold and Secure” Continue reading →

The A-Team
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The A-Team

Posted on February 21, 2013 by expatlog • 6 Comments

If any of you grew up with The A-Team, this’ll make you laugh… Continue reading →

Unexpected Love
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Unexpected Love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by expatlog • 17 Comments

I always tell him he saved my life but he shakes his head and looks away.
Continue reading →

Make Me A Muslim
Islam

Make Me A Muslim

Posted on February 12, 2013 by expatlog • 27 Comments

The other night I watched a documentary about UK women who’d converted to Islam. A convert myself, I was curious to hear their experiences and find out what people think when they hear of westerners converting… Continue reading →

Love in a cold climate…
Photography

Love in a cold climate…

Posted on February 8, 2013 by expatlog • 6 Comments

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In my head, I’m normal
Mental Health

In my head, I’m normal

Posted on February 7, 2013 by expatlog • 11 Comments

In a conversation about mental illness. I ticked off the people in my life who’ve led me to experience the rockier road of mental health but it wasn’t until later that evening I realized I’d forgotten to include myself… Continue reading →

A Second Chance
Mental Health / Photography

A Second Chance

Posted on February 5, 2013 by expatlog • 16 Comments

My youngest child holds a special fascination for me. K has always maintained she has my mannerisms and facial expressions – certainly my temperament! From the moment she was able to involve herself in the family communications, the evidence to support his case grew and grew… Continue reading →

Unexpected Benefits
Expat Life

Unexpected Benefits

Posted on February 1, 2013 by expatlog • 17 Comments

Expat life can be rewarding in so many ways, but it never crossed my husband’s mind that it would bring him the opportunity to grace the pages of a glossy magazine… Continue reading →

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