Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Two Fat Expats. We’re a little bit worried that the first few seconds are a little bit shaky, but we just couldn’t resist the opera singing. I know, you’d expect more from women our age!
Here’s the show notes for episode four.
The first post we talked about “The Expat Cycle” was a blog post written by Kirsty on her personal blog 4 Kids, 20 Suitcases and a Beagle. You can find the post here.
Kirsty’s favourite podcast this week is available on iTunes it’s called “Reply All” and you can link to it here.
Sarah’s favourite podcast this week is a new addition to iTunes and it’s called “Backpack or Suitcase”, to listen you can click here.
We also talked about the beautiful blog Maxabella Loves written by the gorgeous Bron about putting yourself in the picture and the hashtag that came of it #inthepicture.
Kirsty and Sarah had lots of fun discussing the #hotdudesreadingbooksontrains you can see all the very cute pics on Instagram by searching the hashtag.
Sarah’s favourite instagram this week is Alison from Two of a Kind Cooks. If you’re into food photography or just food in general then you’ll love this Instagram account.
Corinne who suffered the expat kissing injury blogs at Daze of My Life and is an Aussie expat based in Dubai.
We talked about the photo series Don’t Let the Floods Get You Down. The Jakarta community showed perseverance against adversity, adopting a positive and optimistic outlook.
As Charlie Chapman said, “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down”.
Is there anything you’d like us to chat about? What’s happening in your expat world? Thanks again for listening and if you do get a minute and find yourself on iTunes we’d love it if you could leave us a rating or review. Thanks again.
See you next Monday x.
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5 Comments
Nikki M
Dance, France, Pool, School, Shower – all defining state accent words. Again – love it all. x
Maxabella
Oh that was a laugh! Kirsty makes me laugh every time, just hanging out doing not much at all, so I’m not surprised. (PS – not so fat).
Thanks for talking about #inthepicture. I’m so keen to spread the word about it!!!
x
PS – “Jowly” – ROFL.
Heather
Loved listening to this, and it brought back lots of memories of leaving and ‘being left’. Have been repatriated now for four years, although I still identify with the expat life, and wish I still had that network of wonderful women. Its is VERY hard to meet friends when you don’t have expats around!! Expats are expert networkers, used to inviting newbys in and getting to know them… often! I first felt relief about moving ‘home’ as it was exhausting to meet friends and say goodbye on such a regular basis, but now I realize the constant changing environment of people was so fabulous and kept me on my toes! I miss that life, and I miss those fab women (and sometimes the odd male trailing spouse!!)!
Corinne
Love this ladies! Well done!
Yes, I’ll definitely be at a Dubai blogging conference!
Funnily enough, the kiss injury happened with the husband of a good friend I recently had to say goodbye to. He’s very tall went in for a second kiss I turned thinking the kiss was over and ‘bam!’. It hurt and I was shocked and embarrassed. We never spoke of it again, he never went for a second, but of course I did! Confusion!
We really miss these friends and I’m really struggling to find someone to fill her place. I’m finding at school (where I meet most people), they’re all sticking to nationality groups, as the lone Aussie I don’t fit in anywhere. Would love to hear on your podcast if you’ve dealt with this. I also need some new ideas to find like minded friends.
Again, I love what you’re doing! x
Katie M
Another wonderful podcast. I’ve recently had to leave London and move back to Singapore. I made the most wonderful friends (more local than expat, but incredibly welcoming) in London and it broke my heart to say goodbye. In less than a year in Singapore I’ve made three really close friends through school. We go for morning walks on the East Coast, coffee after school drop off, lunches and wine-fuelled playdates. One of my new friends is leaving at the end of the school year, and another is changing schools, and it’s a bit heartbreaking. While I can understand the lady you mentioned who has decided not to commit to serious friendships anymore, I would rather have those brief, intense friendships that are part of the expat experience.
Keep up the great work. It’s terrific listening.