Category Archives: expats

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 630

Posted on July 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Happy 4th July It seems apt that my final blog post here in the USA on this blog happens on the eve of 4th July. You know, the day before the day back in history when the Brits got walloped … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 629

Posted on June 30, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Things about the USA that I won’t miss and things that America should adopt from the UK or just get rid of America, USA, The U.S, Uncle Sam – I loves ya, you know I do, but having been here … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 617

Posted on June 2, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Rain, rain UK stylie When it rains in Americaland, like it is doing today for a change (it’s been sweltering this past week!), people do say to me ‘it must be just like being back in England’. Yes, I can … Continue reading →

Posted in American, American customs, American dream, British, British American differences, expats, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged #hocomd, America, American dream, Americans, blogging, British, Brits, Columbia, England, expat, expat life, hocoblogs@@@, summer, Travel, Truman Show, UK, USA | 18 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 609

Posted on May 5, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Blagging our way into Miss Teen Bahamas International 2015 Brit gals in the Bahamas, part 3 So one evening us inquisitive Brit gals (read as: nosey) watched a load of very glamourous, high-heeled young Bahamian girls and their colourful entourages … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 607

Posted on May 4, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Brit gals in the Bahamas, part 1 This is a brief travel blog of two Brit gals living in the USA who headed to the Bahamas for a long weekend. You don’t want the long version, cos we nattered non stop … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 605

Posted on April 27, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA prom etiquette It’s a good job I am not out here in the USA as a 17 or 18 year old, cos, quite frankly, I would most likely be ejected from the Senior Prom. Fact. Take a look at … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 602

Posted on April 19, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Promoting Earth Day So, I got asked by a fancy PR company in NYC to do some promotion of Earth Day and making the home more green and sustainable for Earth Day on 22 April. Of course, I said ‘yes’! … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 601

Posted on April 17, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The UPS Delivery Man This is possibly the most Desperate Housewife-y blog post I will ever write 🙂 This week I’ve been taking delivery at home of several items for a TV slot on WBAL-TV on Sunday to promote Earth … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 600

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Expat bubble I recently read this article about the ‘expat bubble’. It’s a weird thing being an expat, between cultures. My expat life is made up of three social parts: the expat bubble that comes with my husband’s job and … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 596

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Streets of Philadelphia So, when I think of Philly, my mind immediately turns to 80s movies such as Rocky and Trading Places, where the 80s struggling economy made an impact and the streets were grey and filled with homeless … Continue reading →