Finding Hope, Promise, and Faith in the Midst of Anxiety

Posted on June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 by hollykooi

I have a story to tell. It’s a story I’ve hidden. I buried it deep within a beat up cardboard box that I duct taped shut. After scribbling the words ‘Do not open’ on all sides, I shove... Read More

A Day in the Life of the Koois

Posted on April 4, 2017 by hollykooi

I have countless pictures of my kids. “Awww, Lucy’s covered in orange baby food!” *click* “Ha! Elliott fell asleep in a strange position in his stroller again.” *click* &... Read More

Interview with Johanna Pizzera of Vienna’s Pizzera Sprachakademie

Posted on March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 by hollykooi

Five years ago, I sat nervously in one of IKI’s (Internationale Kulturinstitut) classrooms, slightly nauseated to be back in an academic setting. I wanted to learn German, but I did not want to ... Read More

Tips for Fighting the Winter Blues

Posted on January 25, 2017 by hollykooi

In winter we discuss summer with such reverence. In January you’d think we were talking about a family pet that passed away. “Remember Summer? I miss Summer. I have photos of Summer. That&... Read More

How To Vienna: Attending a Ball

Posted on January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 by hollykooi

Living in Vienna has brought out the wannabe-princess in me. Though difficult as uncovering that segment of myself may be, I can’t help but daydream about life as a Habsburg each time I stroll p... Read More

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