Tag Archives: American life

When the Weather Goes Bonkers

Posted on February 9, 2017 by abroadintheusa

We’re suffering from weather whiplash here on the east coast. Yesterday was a beautiful, mild day, full of sunshine and soft breezes. Downright balmy. It was so lovely that in mid-afternoon I actually went and sat outside for a while … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LI

Posted on February 3, 2017 by abroadintheusa

This Sunday America will be brought together in one of the few events that pretty much everyone in the country watches, or at least has some opinion about. Yes, it’s Super Bowl time — the final game of the (American) … Continue reading →

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Posted on January 30, 2017 by abroadintheusa

I am an immigrant. My story is not unusual; it did not involve any danger, heartbreak, or difficult decisions. As a straight white woman with the “right” kind of accent, my journey from student to green card to naturalized citizen … Continue reading →

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The Blogs I Follow

Posted on January 27, 2017 by abroadintheusa

One of the wonderful things about the world of blogging is the connections you can make with people whose lives may be very different from your own. If you’re a (somewhat) regular reader of this blog, you’ll have noticed some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American life, Careful Cents, Expat Life, Expat Mum, Expats Blog, Marta Lives in China, The Kitchens Garden | 5 Comments

The First Three Days

Posted on January 23, 2017 by abroadintheusa

It’s been an extraordinary three days on the American political scene. I didn’t set out to write a “political” blog but it’s impossible to be a citizen of the USA right now and NOT have something to say about this … Continue reading →

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The SAT

Posted on January 19, 2017 by abroadintheusa

One of the many challenges of raising a family in another country is getting used to an educational system that’s totally different from the one you grew up with. For me, pre-university testing was all about the subject-based A-level exams; … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Day

Posted on January 15, 2017 by abroadintheusa

Tomorrow, January 16, is Martin Luther King day here in the States, honoring the memory of the civil rights leader. This federal holiday has been observed since 1986 and is always on the third Monday in January (close to King’s … Continue reading →

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First Snow of the Year

Posted on January 6, 2017 by abroadintheusa

We had our first snow of the year overnight — a two inch covering that was just enough to make everything look lovely but not enough to seriously inconvenience. This rather annoyed my high schooler, who was hoping for a … Continue reading →

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Offbeat A-Z List of US:UK Differences

Posted on January 2, 2017 by abroadintheusa

To kick off the New Year, here’s a slightly offbeat A-Z list of some of the less-known differences about life in the USA for an expat Brit: Appliances: Huge. Especially fridges and washing machines. Our “standard” size fridge is about … Continue reading →

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