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I am no longer an expat, but have enjoyed reading ...

2010-01-02T07:25:35.381+01:00

I am no longer an expat, but have enjoyed reading your blog. Why do I blog. I guess it is a scrapbook of my life. It helps me keep in touch with my family, but too have made new friends through blogging. Loved you post on Swiss impressions on us. Have a Happy New Year!

I blog mostly to keep my friends and family apprai...

2009-12-17T21:35:03.001+01:00

I blog mostly to keep my friends and family appraised of what we are doing. And I mostly talk about where we've traveled in Switzerland and cultural differences.

I'd like to blog more than I do, but having a toddler takes away all my time and/or energy.

For me blogging was a natural transition. It's...

2009-12-14T09:48:37.230+01:00

For me blogging was a natural transition. It's a blend of journaling and posting on bulletin boards, which means you gett eh therapeutic effects of sharing things and getting stuff off your chest together with the building of a supportive community.

For those of us who move around, it can't be beat IMO.

I just came back to Switzerland 4 months ago, after 3 years in New York. I woulnd't say I am hating it here, but I am far from being happy. Blogging helps a lot. Despite missing my friends from NY, I can at least still count on my blogging family, who is still there for me!

Hi Bluefish, good to hear that you were able to fi...

2009-12-11T08:53:01.634+01:00

Hi Bluefish, good to hear that you were able to find a blogging balance. I'm trying to get better about that.

I blog about my new life in Denmark, and also hopi...

2009-12-10T12:13:04.229+01:00

I blog about my new life in Denmark, and also hoping to find other expats who are in the same situation as me. It was addicted at first then now I just write when it's necessary. I put in more work in my photo blog than my regular blog.