Turkey Category
The End of an Era
Posted on February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment
My hubby is now in his 13th season as a professional basketball player. I have been overseas with him for all but 3 of those years, making this my 10th season abroad. His first year overseas was my last year of law school. It was tough being apart, especially because we had just had our […]
His Braids Aren’t Funny, So Why Are They Laughing?
Posted on May 18, 2017 2 Comments
Last week, my beautiful and sweet boy was teased and laughed at because of his hair. He just turned 7 and is pretty sensitive as it is, so when I learned that he broke down in tears because of it, my heart just about broke. All of my kids wear their hair naturally. My two […]
When The Terror Hits Close To Home
Posted on January 13, 2017 Leave a Comment
I celebrated my birthday a few days ago and it was another great one, filled with love, friendship, and family. I had dinner with the kids, went out with hubby and friends, and received the most amazing and thoughtful homemade gifts from the kids. I felt so loved and it was another reminder that my […]
For The Love of My Overseas WAGS
Posted on May 13, 2016 4 Comments
I often talk about the good and bad of overseas life, with the good far outweighing the bad. While some things hold true regardless of the team or country, I’ve found that my experiences are greatly affected by the city or town I’m in, and by whether I have a friend to help me pass […]
The Perfect Family Photo
Posted on February 5, 2015 2 Comments
Whenever I see family portraits, whether in a studio or on location somewhere, I can’t help but be a bit envious. Growing up I had never taken one. We just weren’t that kind of family. I always felt that family portraits were reserved for perfect families, and since we were far from it, I don’t […]
Homeward Bound
Posted on May 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
I’ve reached that point in the year when all I can think about is going home. I’m tasting sushi, buffalo wings, Starbucks, Red Lobster, and a whole lot of Ben and Jerry’s in my mouth. Individually, all at once, I don’t think I care. I just want to go home and eat and be merry. […]
Happy Easter!!!
Posted on April 20, 2014 Leave a Comment
Living in a Muslim country means that Easter means absolutely nothing to the majority of people, and those few that want to celebrate have a hard time doing so. There are no church’s to attend, no Easter bunny, and not a jelly bean in sight. I spent all week going from store to store searching […]
The Elusive Pedicure
Posted on April 18, 2014 1 Comment
It’s been 8 months since I’ve had a pedicure and I’m pretty torn up about it. I do understand that compared to people with real problems, my lack of pampering is very low on the list. Nonetheless, I stand by my mani/pedi pity party. So while life in general is not so hard, it is […]
The Foreign Doctor Experience
Posted on April 11, 2014 2 Comments
If you’re an American woman you are pretty used to the standard doctor’s office routine, especially for that yearly gynecological check-up or Obstetrics visit if you’re pregnant. You’re first seen by a nurse who takes your vitals, you’re then left alone and told to change into a paper robe until the doctor comes in and […]
The Oil Pulling Update
Posted on April 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
As promised, I’m back 14 days after I began my daily experiment with oil pulling and coconut oil. This is the before. Day 3: So I keep telling myself to think of the oil as thicker mouthwash and I think it’s finally starting to work. Today I actually had it in my mouth for 22 […]
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