Author Archives: Expat Bostonians

Tattoo

Posted on April 6, 2017

I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was 18, but I wanted one that had meaning for me. In the spirit of dyeing my hair the way I had always wanted to, but been too frightened to do, I finally made … Continue reading →

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The end of an era

Posted on January 5, 2017

We are leaving Singapore. In less than a month. This wasn’t planned. A company head-hunted Ravi, one thing lead to another, and it ended in a job offer that he accepted. We’d hoped the girls and I would follow later–giving … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Culture Shock

A lusty podcast

Posted on December 9, 2016

I promise we’ll get back to Singapore content very soon. I’ve been exploring all the amazing Christmas displays this year and can’t wait to share the pictures. Once my laptop’s SD card starts to work. In the meantime, my first … Continue reading →

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Happy Release Day, Coming Together Under the Mistletoe!

Posted on December 2, 2016

My erotica for charity anthology, Under the Mistletoe, is now on sale. This was my first time in the editor’s chair, and I’m so proud of the results. I’ve organized the anthology to take the reader on a journey from … Continue reading →

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Changing your address in Singapore

Posted on August 24, 2016

One of the first things I did when we lined up our move was to change our address with Singpost.   I’ve had to go down and follow up with Singpost twice.  The mail isn’t getting forwarded. Which sucks on … Continue reading →

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Superstitions–the number 13

Posted on August 20, 2016

Something struck me when I was riding the elevator in my new building—there is a 13th floor. In the US, there is a superstition about the number 13. I actually had to google “why,” as I just knew it as … Continue reading →

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Moving (within Singapore)

Posted on August 14, 2016

We just moved from our apartment of six years, a small single story condo of 80 units, to a whole new world. Our current condo has over 1,000 units, multiple pools, playgrounds, gardens and more. I genuinely feel as though … Continue reading →

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