Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala

Monday, January 27, 2014

Time to Sign Up for the A to Z Challenge!


http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2014/01/the-2014-to-z-challenge-list-is-open.html

Every year I just can't resist the lure of the A to Z Challenge. The challenge of posting daily through the month of April. The lure of the alphabet. What writer can resist the alphabet? It's the tools of our trade after all.

I'm not yet sure what my theme will be, but I can bet it'll have something to do with an expat writer living her dream in Guatemala.

Want to sign up? Head on over to Arlee Bird's blog right here.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Downsizing Like a Rock Star

Years ago I read an article about a couple who, after the kids had grown and moved out, downsized from the large family home in the suburbs to a one bedroom apartment in the city. They gave away or sold nearly everything they owned, including their car. When they wanted to travel, they took a taxi to the airport.

I remember feeling so envious of the unknown couple and deep inside, my desire to downsize like this took root. When the opportunity came for us to move to Guatemala and embrace the expat life, it didn’t take long to say YES!  (read more here)