Tag Archives: musings

“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 →

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Noticing The Small Things

Posted on June 29, 2014 by A Bahamian In Austria

While tending to the few minor needs of the garden this morning, I was forced to stop and admire minute details that often by-pass me during the week. Things like the intense color of flowers and the unique patterns they utilize to … Continue reading →

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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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Still Not Unpacked…

Posted on January 8, 2013 by A Bahamian In Austria

Hey y’all, HAPPY 2013!!  I’m so happy today that nothing seems to be able to bring me out of my space (that is not a dare Life, just an observation of gratitude!).  I’d intended to fill y’all in about my … Continue reading →

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A Year and Counting

Posted on June 9, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

Gosh, it’s almost been a whole year since I moved to Vienna! P (my American compatriot) and I were conversing about our self-inflicted exiles and she asked me if there was one thing I could have prepared better for, what … Continue reading →

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Adjusting My Outlook

Posted on March 10, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

I had an epiphany while reading Leona Charles’ post “The Success of Failure“.  Although the article is about succeeding in business, I found it particularly helpful to my current endeavor – adapting, thriving, and blooming in Austria. Specifically, the article reminds … Continue reading →

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Grinning and Bearing It

Posted on March 8, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

I haven’t written in awhile because I’ve just been semi-depressed and uninspired and as my mom says, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all.” Recently, I’ve been questioning my move here.  In my defense, as … 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 →

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German Is Point-blank

Posted on February 3, 2012 by A Bahamian In Austria

Got a giggle this morning reading the food-store ‘Prospekt‘ (specials/circulars) because this ad is a prime example of the directness of the German language and what I love about it.  German is what it says and says what it is … Continue reading →

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