KLwifey
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Lives in Malaysia, Swissbound
Registration: 16 February 2007
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Hello, and trying my new avatar by Francine
Hi all. My name is Francine, living in Melbourne now. Born in Luxembourg (Europe), married to a South African, lived 10 years in South Africa; 2 years in Ireland, 18 month in the UK and recently , about 8 month ago moved to Melbourne. The avatar ...
Hi and welcome, Francine! How are you liking Melbourne? That's one (besides Bermuda) of the places I'd like to retire to someday....! take care! Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
Hi Stu, Elica and Elizabeth, If we move to CH, it'll probably be for good, or until the kids graduate from high school - and I never in my life, envisioned rearing little german speaking children!!! ;) Aaaaaah....funny how life throws it's ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts on the mix-marriage thing. I'm overly paranoid, and yes, a little prejudiced myself when it comes down to it (asian woman married to a white man) - otherwise I don't think it would bother me at all - it's just a ... Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about loneliness when you're abroad, let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: Which are your 10 best tips?
1. Get a dog (or volunteer to walk your neighbour's) 2. Join a toddler playgroup (preferably with your own toddler!) 3. Go to embassy social functions (you can also meet a lot of locals there surprisingly) 4. Volunteer 5. Smile more 6. Try and speak ... Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
Thank you! I got it! (finally!) Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
Thanks!!! btw, how do you get the little flagie icons on, for your signature? Can't seem to get the hang of it... :0 Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
I really wish more people were like you, Julien! :) I dunno...I guess this is my *issue*...I just have to get over it. I didn't feel this way when I was living in the US, or Canada. And I don't think it would be an issue if we were moving to ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Great topic. It looks I'm heading down this road - an eventuality as both my husband and I want more for our kids than Malaysia/KL has to offer education-wise. Part of me would just LOVE to be the stay at home mum, but I've done that during my ... Read More
Flirting across cultural lines by CLGinDE
After reading this (http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/0,1518,419712,00.html) SpiegelOnline article on Flirting with Germans, I decided to start a topic. (1) Where have you found it easiest to "flirt" with the locals? :par: (2) What are ...
I was looking at organic fruit in Notting Hill market and this guy asks me, "Do you look THIS good EVERYDAY or just on Mondays!!?!"...and being somewhat preoccupied, I said, "Sorry?" and made him repeat what he had just said, which made the whole ... Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
Merci, Julien. I love that, desperate EXPAT housewives...that should be a hit tv show! It's amazing really, the different experiences people have globally. I have expat-friends(wives) here in KL who bewail the day they have to move from KL back to ... Read More
English speaking expats in Switzerland by KLwifey
Hi, I'm just wondering how hard it is to communicate with locals, if one doesn't speak German/Swiss German in Switzerland, you know, just basic communication like at the supermarket, banks, etc. :P
Yes, it is....we were in Thun visiting relatives and I ventured into the local Migros looking for nail polish remover (among other things) and that was....interesting! Read More
English speaking expats in Switzerland
Hi, I'm just wondering how hard it is to communicate with locals, if one doesn't speak German/Swiss German in Switzerland, you know, just basic communication like at the supermarket, banks, etc. :P Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated!
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ... Read More