http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html An Expat Lifestyle & Photography blog Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3639 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:35:38 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3639 I know what you mean about being a chameleon – I’ve found since living in the UK I’ve become a little more reserved, and I’m more aware of etiquette than I ever was before (but it’s really such a positive thing!) but when at home & with Kiwi friends, I think I am more effusive and more relaxed.
I have picked up so many phrases!
Germknödel sounds delicious! Have you tried making it?

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3595 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:22:20 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3595 My homesick triggers usually come from friend’s photos on Facebook. All I need is a snap of a baby I haven’t met or a big celebration that I missed and I’m pouting for the day. x.

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3580 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:50:14 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3580 I had completely grown an Aussie accent and only ever get confused when I am travelling and other people have more distinct accents than me. I have the knack of imitating accents too and have lived in two continents so I totally understand how you’d feel, but didnt quite think about it this same way until I read your post.

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3575 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:37:17 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3575 I totally get what you mean about picking up people’s mannerisms – when I lived in Paris, I found myself speaking French the way that my English boyfriend did because I spent so much more time with him than with French people! (I was fluent enough to live there decently, but he was fully conversational.)

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3570 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:14:12 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3570 I pick up on language and expressions too, often without realising it, I never said awesome in my life before moving to Canada now I say it about 10 times a day!
Homesickness is bad enough let alone having it for a variety of different homes, that must be hard for you.

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3568 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:35:24 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3568 Oh yes Rachel, Japan for sure! I would love to see the cherry blossoms. I have been in the Tokyo airport many times on my way to other places but have yet to see Japan. One day soon! x

]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/09/expat-to-expat-qa-0913.html#comment-3567 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:34:42 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=69#comment-3567 Thank you Bailie for hosting it. I made sure to put it on my google calendar, was excited to participate again! x

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