Expat Kat

We finally made it to Southeast Asia. It's been a dream for a long time. We have great friends in Singapore, so we stopped there first and then headed out to Cambodia. Our first stop was Phnom Penh, where we stopped at the exquisite Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, and then made our way to the rather sobering Choeung Ek, better known as the Killing Fields. The next day we took off for the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat. All the temples were unbelievably impressive, each outdoing the last in it's beauty and historical significance. What I loved most about Cambodia was the people. Such elegant, humble and lovely people. So kind. Trying so very hard to improve their situation, which is somewhat dire. They work hard, and take great pride in their country, which ... read more

I suppose I'll start by telling you a about myself. Yep, that's me in the picture, during our trip to Jordan. My name is Kathryn, and I'm a professional Expat Wife, I guess. Yes, that is currently my job description. For those of you who don't know, Expat comes from expatriate, which the dictionary defines as someone who has taken up residence in another country. So yes, I follow my hubby wherever in the world his job takes us. I am adept at setting up a household in a flash, making friends I will ultimately say goodbye to forever, and adapting to the culture around me. Honestly, I feel like I'm in the military sometimes. We Expat Wives, like military wives, must go with the flow. My current assignment is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ... read more