andy vs. the bid list
As flag day is upon us, I reflect on our bidding experience. Continue reading
Author Archives: Andy
packing up and packing out
It’s been two weeks, but with the arrival of our unaccompanied baggage to our apartment in DC, it is finally time for the recap of our big pack out. Continue reading
moh to efm
Up until last week, I was what the government refers to as a Member of Household, or MOH for short. But no longer! Continue reading
calm now, storm later
My first entry in this blog was about how Alex’s joining the foreign service was starting to feel real. After a year of tests and essays and clearances and uncertainty, we were finally making preparations for the big change. We … Continue reading
that’s great, but what about you?
The life of a foreign service spouse can be an exciting one, but not without its own challenges. Read as I attempt to answer the question of what I’m going to do while we’re abroad. Continue reading
it’s our move
One of the terms that becomes familiar to everyone in the foreign service is “pack out.” This is government lingo for packing up all your stuff and moving it from one home to the next. Continue reading
excitements
So I thought that now, as a break from planning our every move for the next two months, I would list the top five reasons that I, personally, am excited about the foreign service. Continue reading
welcome!
In January Alex was invited to join the Foreign Service, and she and Andy are moving to DC in March to start a new and exciting part of their lives. Continue reading