Growing My Expat Village

Growing My Expat Village

Thinking back, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today had it not been for my village of friends and support of family near and far that helped me stay sane during this decade long expat adventure.  We moved to Switzerland in October of 2011 naive AF.  My...
SUMMER IS SHORT, WEAR THE DAMN SHORTS

SUMMER IS SHORT, WEAR THE DAMN SHORTS

Age is just a number. My tips for loving the body you have right now. As published on June 14, 2021 on My Swiss Story About 10 years ago, Oprah spoiled my summer fun.  I’d been a huge Oprah fan for as long as I can remember. I hung on every episode feeling a mix...
My Summer Love Affair

My Summer Love Affair

As seen on My Swiss Story. September 4, 2020 I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be With summer officially drawing to a close, I have a confession to make…. I had an affair this summer.  Summer lovin had me a blast Summer lovin happened so fast No!!!...
Hasta La Vista 2020

Hasta La Vista 2020

First published in My Swiss Story on December 15, 2020 “New Normal” and “Unprecedented” are just two of the phrases I quickly came to despise earlier this year.  They aren’t quite so irritating now, since we’ve been living in this strange new world order for...
Stop The New Year New You Bull…

Stop The New Year New You Bull…

As published on My Swiss Story on January 25, 2021. Can we just cut the crap? In perfectly normal times (remember those, when you had a coffee with a friend, hugged your elderly neighbor, oh and traveled farther than the local grocery store). Seriously, even back in...
A Letter To My Younger Self This Valentine’s Day

A Letter To My Younger Self This Valentine’s Day

As published on My Swiss Story on February 15,2021 Dear Angela, You turned 50 last year, can you believe it? Don’t worry you don’t look or feel 50 at all! People are often shocked to learn you are that age – revel in it. You deserve it.  I know you can’t wait to...