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December 30, 2014December 30, 2014 Tracy

2014: Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast

Addis Ababa, Life in General, Living Overseas

I am writing this while I watch the movers pack our things. I have to say: it really does get easier to move your household from country to country. (It

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November 3, 2014 Tracy

Things I’ll Miss

Addis Ababa, Living Overseas

I was browsing the New York Times this morning while drinking my coffee and came across this article from the local section about how actress Amy Ryan spends her Sundays

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October 15, 2014 Tracy

Looking Back on the Year

Addis Ababa, Living Overseas

A year ago today, the girls and I boarded a plane for Addis Ababa. Reading through my first few posts after we arrived, I remember how exciting it all was.

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September 17, 2014 Tracy

Luge Lessons

Addis Ababa, Kids, Life in General, Living Overseas, Yangon

We just got back from a family vacation in Barcelona, and the girls are so happy to be home. After ten days in the glorious sun, with kid-friendly parks and

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August 2, 2014 Tracy

Four

Addis Ababa, Life in General, Living Overseas

I sort of dropped the ball when it came to Charley’s fourth birthday. While I’m feeling like kind of a bad parent, I am also very proud of Charley today.

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July 20, 2014 Tracy

Top 5 Things We Love About Addis

Addis Ababa, Life in General, Living Overseas

I woke up at noon today (after 14 hours of sleep), grateful to have survived the long trip back to Ethiopia. When the girls woke up at 2:30 pm (after 16.5

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July 17, 2014 Tracy

ALL THE CHEESE

Addis Ababa, Living Overseas

Last summer, as we prepared for our move to Addis, I wrote to our social sponsor to ask if she would like us to bring her anything from the United

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June 13, 2014June 13, 2014 Tracy

Rainy Season Escape

Addis Ababa, Living Overseas

We’ve been doing post research lately because we’ll probably move to a new country in 2015. Yes, already. It seems like we just got here, right? I’m just getting used

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May 17, 2014May 17, 2014 Tracy

Everything Is Wonderful

Addis Ababa, Life in General, Living Overseas

I’m a little bit homesick. It’s been seven months since we arrived in Ethiopia, and I haven’t really left Addis (except for that brief day trip to the Portuguese Bridge).

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April 27, 2014 Tracy

Easter Weekend

Addis Ababa, Life in General, Photography

Sometimes, being an employee has its benefits. Last weekend was a four-day weekend for most Ethiopians; as a consultant, I was expected to work. Not that I’m complaining. I have

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