How to Vienna: Surviving Social Gatherings as an Expat

Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 by hollykooi

I sat alone on a bright blue gymnastics mat with my knees tucked up into my chest. Then I thought I might look just as childlike as the toddlers playing on the indoor playground next to me, so I stret... Read More

Too tired. Send chocolate.

Posted on April 14, 2016April 19, 2016 by hollykooi

When I have the kind of day where my toddler man… wakes up with a worsened cold snots all over my clean leggings puts a giant living snail on my physical being... Read More

That One Time I Met Holly

Posted on March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 by hollykooi

We sat with 6 New Englanders: 4 retired school teachers, 1 retired engineer, and 1 self-described retired “do-nothinger”. Our first ever luau was bound to be memorable. Before Will and I sat down ... Read More

The Impact of One Good Teacher

Posted on January 14, 2016March 4, 2016 by hollykooi

I’m in bed. Well I’m sort of half in, half out. I’m hanging off the edge of the bed so the light from my phone doesn’t rouse my sleeping husband. Anyway. As I write this in the... Read More

Rainy Day Pinterest Fails

Posted on October 8, 2015March 4, 2016 by hollykooi

“Serenity now!” The phrase was on repeat in my mind most of yesterday. It was cold and rainy out, which could be nice in a cuddle up with a blanket, a cup of coffee and a good book sort of... Read More

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