Another FUN fact about expat living: you can create groups of friends and make up your own rules…whenever you want!
Celebrating is fundamental. We celebrated one of our expat friends’ birthday by eating lunch at her favorite Indian restaurant. We shared her meal choices, her meal, and her enthusiasm for the day. I learned about new food choices and a delicious sweet fruit drink and a tea made from a tree. After lunch, we bought some make-up by a company called “Forever 52” in her honor…we’re all forever 52.
I introduced three women I know (from my daughter’s school here, a walking group and my high school) to each other, because I love them all; and I knew they had common interests. Turns out, I was spot on and we had our second “get together.” We even added one new friend and the wheels were turning! We all had so much fun playing the “do you know?” game, eating yummies, laughing and even dancing to our favorite Zumba songs.
Being a happy expat includes embracing your curiosity and friendliness. To make this great, fleeting life so much richer you must smile, say, “Hello,” and make and follow-through with plans. It’s joyful when you do it with friends.
Today’s tip: make friends, make plans & make FUN!!
Aloha,
Denise
