All posts tagged: Expat

The Polar Vortex 2014

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Today is the coldest day I have ever experienced. And that is not a hyperbole.

Three Things

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Sometimes, life is not particularly interesting. And right now, life here is not terribly notable. And that’s okay. But I’m doing what I need to get by and to chase my dreams. That has to count for something, right?

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Expat Life: Assimilating (Part 3)

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

So, now you’ve settled in, sorted out your living arrangements and located your local supermarket. Now, it’s time to start carving out a new life for yourself. And for me, building a solid foundation of friends is one of the most important parts of settling in.

Chicago Skyline

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Yesterday, Chicago was looking the prettiest I’ve seen.

The End of My Chicago Summer

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

Only a few weeks ago, we were diving off the pier and into the cool, clear waters of Lake Michigan. Impromptu weekday swims. Afternoons spent drying off in the warm breeze. But as autumn gains momentum, this summer seems more and more like a dream.

Rebecca Goes To Vote!

Published by Rebecca Raspberry // The Rebecca Project

‘Rebecca Goes To Vote’ is another installment in our series of short films, and it chronicles my adventures voting in the most recent Australian election at the Australian Consulate in Chicago earlier this month.