This is still one of my favorite sentences: “I officially hung up my chopsticks and said sweet goodbyes to bubble tea and soup dumplings, kissing this beautiful tropical island and comfortable ‘expat’ life goodbye.”💙
Kelly, thank you so much for this. It's so nice to feel like I found another member of my tribe - those of us who prefer living abroad and experiencing a myriad of adventures rather than a lifetime of routine. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Lisbon and just want to say congratulations on getting your rental secured! Such a big deal! Happy Holidays from Montana.
Great to hear, Janelle, thanks for your comment. Adventures and routines can go hand-in-hand, too, perhaps a great topic for another article! 1 week til relocating to Lisbon, best of luck on your visa process and let me know if I can help along the way.
“I officially hung up my chopsticks and said sweet goodbyes to bubble tea and soup dumplings, kissing this beautiful tropical island and comfortable ‘expat’ life goodbye.”
A beautiful and vivid sentence, Kelly.
I could sense a feeling of “liberation” in this essay.
I loved it. There were so many big-smiley moments while reading this.
Thank you, Karena. It is supporters like you that help internet citizens like me grow, thank you for being you. Appreciate you sharing with others. Was there anything in particular that resonated or perhaps you would be interested to hear more on?
The bubble tea and chopsticks line sticks in the memory banks, Kelly. But overall for me was the mood and mindset shift that you embraced. As well as understanding that this nomadic work life is possible as technology has made it easier to work from many places. I like the way you absorb so many different cultures.
What a banger of an essay Kelly! I loved the sense of movement in your essays! Hits so viscerally. Felt like I went on a quick rerun of your ten years on the road with you. :)
God this came out beautifully.
This is still one of my favorite sentences: “I officially hung up my chopsticks and said sweet goodbyes to bubble tea and soup dumplings, kissing this beautiful tropical island and comfortable ‘expat’ life goodbye.”💙
Thank you thank you for your handholding on this one. It’s not an easy task to sum this up, had to get it out for now.
Always! I hope hitting publish took a weight off you. This really is so good.
Keep going, Kelly!
Kelly, thank you so much for this. It's so nice to feel like I found another member of my tribe - those of us who prefer living abroad and experiencing a myriad of adventures rather than a lifetime of routine. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Lisbon and just want to say congratulations on getting your rental secured! Such a big deal! Happy Holidays from Montana.
Great to hear, Janelle, thanks for your comment. Adventures and routines can go hand-in-hand, too, perhaps a great topic for another article! 1 week til relocating to Lisbon, best of luck on your visa process and let me know if I can help along the way.
Yes, that would be a great topic! Good luck on the relocation as well Kelly! I may take you up on that offer. :) Thanks again.
“I officially hung up my chopsticks and said sweet goodbyes to bubble tea and soup dumplings, kissing this beautiful tropical island and comfortable ‘expat’ life goodbye.”
A beautiful and vivid sentence, Kelly.
I could sense a feeling of “liberation” in this essay.
I loved it. There were so many big-smiley moments while reading this.
Thanks for your comment, Aimen. Glad to hear it resonated and brought you joy, too!
I'm going to be sharing this with so many people, Kelly. Beautifully written and very emotionally honest.
Thank you, Karena. It is supporters like you that help internet citizens like me grow, thank you for being you. Appreciate you sharing with others. Was there anything in particular that resonated or perhaps you would be interested to hear more on?
The bubble tea and chopsticks line sticks in the memory banks, Kelly. But overall for me was the mood and mindset shift that you embraced. As well as understanding that this nomadic work life is possible as technology has made it easier to work from many places. I like the way you absorb so many different cultures.
My man and I recently did something similar - but I’m Andalucia Spain. We love it. And are very happy to be here.
What a banger of an essay Kelly! I loved the sense of movement in your essays! Hits so viscerally. Felt like I went on a quick rerun of your ten years on the road with you. :)