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Welcome to my blog. I write about fitting in, sticking out, and missing the motherland as a serial foreigner.

October 9th, outsourced

This story about a British resident of Dubai who had her online social media identity stolen is downright creepy.

Here's the latest video my kids request to watch on repeat: a Segway dance. [HT Crys]

My only problem with "8 classic novels retitled as clickbait" is that there are only eight.

Is expat egotism on the rise? [HT Susanne]

I found the first half of this clip delightful, mostly because of Alex Trebek. How fun to see him out of character.

Girl finally speaking up enough for people to critique her speaking voice (The Onion).

This collection of funny signs a guy puts up around town is my new favorite website. [HT Andrew]

Shia LaBeouf speaks at General Conference. [HT Scotty]

Every conversation with any kid, EVER. [HT Andrew]

OK, so there aren't showers or bars in coach class, but Emirates is still the best and I loved this ad.

Brother Candy

School days, part middle school