Category Archives: Quest for Independence

All the moments I experience learning the language and moving toward personal autonomy.

40 and in Full Swing!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by A Bahamian In Austria

I’ve been really bad at posting for awhile now. Honestly, there was so much going on, that I was actually enjoying my life and failed to write about it. But now, I’ve settled into my new phase and while still … Continue reading →

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“Keep on Swimming…”

Posted on November 23, 2014 by A Bahamian In Austria

Man, it’s been almost 3 months since I’ve written anything! This summer, it seemed like everyday something new was happening and it took full concentration just to acclimmate and keep my head. In short, I left my job, visited a … Continue reading →

Posted in Quest for Independence | Tagged expat experience, goals, gratitude, learning German, musings, my life, opportunity, retail in Austria, travel | 6 Comments

Just as far in…

Posted on May 30, 2014 by A Bahamian In Austria

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The Wisdom to Know The Difference

Posted on May 15, 2014 by A Bahamian In Austria

It’s 10:30 pm and Hubs is already sleeping while I’ll probably be awake until midnight or so. My day starts at about 6:30/7:00am while he wakes at 8:00/8:30. I’m usually annoyed by the sun streaming around our black-out curtains (purchased … Continue reading →

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What’s Eating ABahInAustria?!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by A Bahamian In Austria

It’s been about 5 months, practically the entire winter, since my last post. Life’s kind of like a swan right now, everything’s picture-perfect on the surface with a lot of frantic paddling beneath. Recently, I earned the C1 certificate in … Continue reading →

Posted in Quest for Independence | Tagged build professional reputation in Austria, happiness, job environment, jobhunting in Austria, learning German, my life, self-esteem | 9 Comments

Gather a little ‘Get Up & Go’

Posted on May 13, 2013 by A Bahamian In Austria

This past month has been filled with some of the best days ever in Vienna and all because of a little thing called initiative or as my mom calls it ‘get up & go’. You probably recall my last post … Continue reading →

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What is it about fear?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by A Bahamian In Austria

Have you ever had a moment of panic completely wipe your brain dry but a moment of success empower you? Today, the both of these things happened to me but here’s a little background first… Having just moved to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Quest for Independence | Tagged fear, get things done, lost, moment of panic, my life, navigation apps, no calls, no cellphone, no internet, personal blog, Vienna | 1 Comment

School Daze

Posted on September 8, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

Oh my gosh, what a week! New school, new classmates, new rules to acclimate to; inclusive of getting my lazy butt out of bed at a responsible hour to get my day together. I’ve spent the entire week with stinging, … Continue reading →

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Regaining My Independence

Posted on February 23, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

I’ve just developed an even deeper respect for my British expat friend V. She’s 27, knows hardly any German, and moved to Vienna alone…! She’s had to do everything by herself – rent an apartment, find a job, discover where … Continue reading →

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The End-result Will Be Worthwhile

Posted on February 8, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

I was reading an article attached to a friend’s tweet today. The excerpt below explains exactly how I feel in my quest and one of the motivations that keep me going: “…the initial years of studying a language are tough: … Continue reading →