An Unexpected Expat

Hi there!

I’m Emily. I’m living an unexpected expat life fueled by coffee and adventure. Home is where my art is.

(Currently: New Delhi)

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Dec 10

Dec 10 Seven.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

I’ve been thinking about miracles.

Dec 9

Dec 9 Six.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

Six. What was once unfathomable is now both miraculous and mundane.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Gray duck.

Emily

Foreign Service Life

Still anxious. Still awkward. But wouldn’t have it any other way.

Dec 10

Dec 10 Five alive.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

It’s time for my annual proof of life and this one’s a biggie.

Dec 4

Dec 4 Book club.

Emily

Foreign Service Life, Everyday Expat Life

On books and belonging, all without booze.

Apr 7

Apr 7 The universal particular.

Emily

Foreign Service Life

I’ve been taught to look for the similarities and not focus on the differences but that’s been hard to do lately.

Dec 10

Dec 10 This little light of mine.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

Another year has come and gone. And what a year it’s been.

Dec 5

Dec 5 Beginnings.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

I embarked on two new journeys this week. One semi-planned, one unavoidable.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Fun-Shopping.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

This year’s going to look different. (Should I even admit that it’s a relief?)

Aug 23

Aug 23 Good grief.

Emily

Everyday Expat Life

I mean, I’m fine. Of course I am. So much more fine than so many. And.