Is it problematic that my social media is a highlight reel?
Is it problematic that my social media is a highlight reel? My unsolicited take on work-life-social balance With the exception of one post over the last 2.5 years, I would…
Cultural differences between English speakers and German speakers or Germans and non-Germans, social quirks and differences, how life and ideas are different based on how we grew up and the languages we speak
Live, laugh, loving what we enjoy
Live, laugh, loving what we enjoy “Ugh, he makes his whole personality about liking The Office.”I started seeing so many memes and TikToks about how it’s a red flag to…
I almost gave up on watching Succession. Am I glad I didn’t?
I almost gave up on watching Succession. Am I glad I didn’t? I was a bit late to the Succession bandwagon. I finally got wind of it in late 2021,…
The questions you always wanted to ask your HR rep: Pt. 1
The questions you always wanted to ask your HR rep (Pt. 1) In order to get some answers to questions that are not always easy to find online, I've consulted a friend…
3 answers to a frequently asked question
3 answers to a frequently asked question So what's the question? I guess I won't leave you hanging like some of those annoying recipe blogs where you have to scroll…
10 food and drink habits I’ve picked up in Germany
10 food and drink habits I've picked up in Germany 1. Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) Come on...did you really think this wouldn’t be on this list? Let’s just…
My coffee obsession in Hamburg – Pt. 2
My coffee obsession in Hamburg Pt. 2 I have another 3 lovely cafés to share with you today. All of them happen to be located on the west side of…
I just binged Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ and I have some thoughts
I just binged Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' and I have some thoughts Full disclosure – I have yet to visit Paris. I know, I know. How can I have lived…
Differences between the USA and Germany Pt. II
Differences between the USA and Germany – Pt. II Here we goooo! Pt II is here and in this installment, we're talking about two of my favorite things, Mexican food…
July’s joy report
July's joy report If we're keeping score, July was a pretty sh*tty month for me, actually. But this is a joy report, baby! Let's have a look at the positive…