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  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    June 7, 2018

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021

    The Complete Guide to Ambiguous Expat Grief

    May 18, 2023
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019

    Finding Balance with Spanish Food

    August 31, 2017

    How to: Host Long-term Visitors

    July 20, 2023
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019 /

    It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle, forward-thinking mentality that is so prevalent in our society. However, Dani’s recently found a mindful reflection practice to help her appreciate how far she’s come. Could it benefit you as well?

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    October 17, 2024

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019 /

    I personally find it hard to make good friends and one of the reasons why is because that requires me to be vulnerable. However, I believe that strong relationships should be made this way, let me tell you why.

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    January 26, 2021

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    November 15, 2018

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    February 21, 2019

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018 /

    The holiday season isn’t always easy when you are away from home. This year I am not spending the holidays with my family and at first it was hard to wrap my head around this idea. Now I have a plan!

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    October 17, 2024

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    November 23, 2023

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    July 13, 2021
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    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

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    October 17, 2024

    Redefining Ourselves in New Life Stages

    May 29, 2025
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018 /

    There is a time in every long-term abroad journey when things seem a little bluer than they did before. I call this the “three month feeling.” Check out this article to see what it means to me and how I deal with it.

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    Confessions: I don’t buy into traditional gift giving

    December 21, 2023

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Claudia)

    October 25, 2018 /

    If I were to talk to my 17 year old self, I would want to assure her that everything is going to be okay and that life has a way of working itself out. If I were to write her a letter, this is what it would say.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Accepting My Own Journey Part II

    January 23, 2025

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Confessions: After 8+ Years Living in Spain, It’s Still Hard to Make Friends!

    September 1, 2022

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018 /

    When you live in a city that has as many people moving in and out as Granada does it is easy to make new friends. However, most of them don’t stay forever and that just kind of sucks.

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    February 16, 2021

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    May 20, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020
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