New Mexico, mama life and the family business told honestly.

Or at least not yet, anyways. I know you had no idea... but I almost got kicked out of Denmark! The EU has a rule that says foreigners can only stay for 90 days within 180 days. And my 90 days ended on January the 3rd. Rasmus and I were scrambling to figure out how to get me to stay in the country. Lucky for us, I got a job! Having a job means I got a work visa. I started working for Ras' professional basketball team, Randers Cimbria, as a marketing/media guru and women's coa

It is happening. I have been away for too long! I can barely remember what some of these American things are. I have been in Denmark now for about five months and I am really starting to miss some American novelties. If you come to visit, I may or may not have a long list of items I will need you to bring. I never knew how much patriotism I had until people here start asking me questions about the USA. Back home, we take a lot of things for granted. America - the land of the

Danes seriously know how to do Christmas. It's all "hygge," which is a word I hear all the time here; a word that we don't have in the English language. Hygge: roughly translates to "a quality of coziness (warm feeling, comfortable, and safe) that comes from doing simple things such as lighting candles, baking, and spending time at home with your family." The Christmas season in Denmark really is cozy. Daylight is limited from about 9AM-3PM, which means lots of time is spent

Rasmus Bach What is it like to be a professional athlete? I followed Rasmus around for a day to show you. He practices 2-3 times per day, 6-7 days a week. Rasmus is in his rookie season, and living out a dream he has had since he was a child: be a professional basketball player. I am blown away by the dedication and commitment this guy has to the game. It has been far too long since he has been the star of one of my posts! I owe my travels and adventurous life to him and that

So I've been in Denmark roughly three months. And I've found myself a fantastic gym, FitnessWorld. The membership is $40 USD a month, and they give me free protein each time I finish a workout. I'd say it's a bargain, and I really can't complain. Ras and I are getting married within the year, so wedding training is in full swing! I have always been a group fitness type girl. I love the social aspect. And I have to say, I really enjoy the intergenerational/coed atmosphere. I a

FUN FACT In college I was a campus tour guide. I used to be really good at walking backwards and talking about college life. I have always loved to talk... I also loved giving tours! So this feels familiar to me, only this time, I'm showing you a city that I'm not so familiar with. I'll give you another tour in eight months, and we can see what changes. Randers is really starting to grow on me. This sleepy little town is beautiful in the fall time. On this tour, we take you f

Every year, Denmark dominates in the happiness rankings. It consistently ranks in the top one or two countries. And each day, I discover more reasons why. People here get six weeks of paid vacation each year, multiple sick days and work 35 hour weeks. The work-life balance is incredible. Everyday around 3 o'clock people start heading home from work in our town. The country is safe. That simple sentence is such a big deal. I am particularly sensitive to bad neighborhoods and b

It has not quite been a week. And I can tell, it is going to take a while to adjust to some of the lifestyle changes. Overall, Denmark is lovely. The streets are perfect. I love the architecture. The people are nice. The humidity is different. And the food is tasty. My new motto is buy less, do more. We showed up in Denmark with two suitcases a piece. Our beautiful furnished, white apartment is feeling empty without all of our trinkets but at the same time, it refreshing. No

It's happening! My fiance, Ramus, got a contract to play for Randers, a professional basketball team in Randers, Denmark. We will officially be living there for the next year! Ras is leaving in early August, and I'll follow him out there in late September. I can't wait to update everyone on my blog. I plan to explore Europe, try new foods, learn Danish (or at least be conversational), and meet new people! Life is going to change for us drastically, and I love the challenge.