An Ex-Pat Takes Over!

Y'all I did it.  I chopped my hair off, and it is pretty dark again too.  I am in love with it.  I can't remember the last time I had a shorter hairstyle that didn't include platinum blonde bleach, faux-hawks and shaved areas (yeah, I used to be one of those "scene" kids back in the day). Anyways, I cannot wait to show it to you but today is so full- we have church, the market, taping my little fitness video, the husband is practicing his soccer skills for a league he joined here in the city and I have to get my lovely friend kate's save-the-dates addressed and out the door.  Lots to accomplish in very little hours.  I can't wait to show you my hair tomorrow and talk to you about what's going down on my blog this week while I am away in Michigan!  (No guest posters this time around....)  While I am trying to gain some semblance of organization in my life today I am leaving you with Jenna.  I had no idea what the term "ex-pat" meant until I started reading her blog.  Her adventures in South Africa are funny, inspiring and sometimes downright crazy!  ...girl after my own heart!  Oh yes, and it doesn't hurt that she and her honey are just cute as pie together.  Enjoy this Sunday friends, and remember this is the day that the Lord has made! 

Over & Out, 

A

Hello, Adventures of Newlyweds readers!  I'm so glad that Ashley is allowing me to take over her lovely blog today.  My name is Jenna and I blog over at A Home Away From Home about my life as an American ex-pat living in South Africa.  South Africa started out as a semester study abroad experience for me, but after I met and fell in love with a local I just sort of never left and still find myself here four years later!  Amazing what life can throw your way, don't you think?  So far it's been nothing short of one crazy adventure with plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way.  As might be expected, most of my posts are about our adventures in and around Johannesburg, but you'll also find some recipe, fitness, and travel posts thrown in every once in awhile.  I hope you'll stop by and say hello :)

If you'd like to know more about me and my life as an ex-pat, here are a few of my favorite posts:

Thoughts on Being an Expat

Four Years Ago Today...

Four Years, Ten Favorites

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