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21st Century Motherhood on the World Stage

21st Century Motherhood on the World Stage

“She is hungry!” Said the woman from Africa who was holding my bawling second born while I desperately attempted to stuff a wonderful pile of …

 

How to Give Birth in Socialist Austria in 12 Easy Steps

How to Give Birth in Socialist Austria in 12 Easy Steps

If you are among the many Nigerians populating my Facebook friends list, you’re probably aware that since my last post, I went on to spend …

 

Mein Drug Dealer

Mein Drug Dealer

The following post is based upon a diary entry from late August, less than two weeks after arriving in Austria: Within a week of arriving in …

 

You know you’ve lived in China too long when…

You know you’ve lived in China too long when…

For the past few weeks, I’ve been in a weird state of flux. Technically right now, I sort of have two jobs but nothing that …

 

That Guy

That Guy

Today marked the final coffee meeting of one of the expat wives, a friendly fiery-haired Swedish lady who returns to Europe tomorrow. As is the …

 

Nico’ll eat you up!

Nico’ll eat you up!

…and hope your holidays are happy ones…