I think this is where I am supposed to say that I am Yael, daughter/sister/friend/lawyer, wife to Bryan and mommy/mummy to Jonah and Simon. We moved from Brooklyn, New York, to London, England in February 2008. Because we like to think we are adventurous. But it turns out it’s only the fourth city I have ever lived in. Um, what else?
Thanks Yaelie, so interesting to hear about all your early adventures. How’s my son????
miss you both already!!!!
I dont know you guys in person but feel like I do through Sandy! I also know your sister and bro in law!!! I just want you to know that this was such an incredible and thoughtful blog to share…Your warmth and caring is emulated in how you write about your family and friends!!! Really enjoyed it ( Sandy was beaming and so proud she had to share!!) and hope your visit with the moms is wonderful!! Happy Easter!
Suzanne
Yael I love your blog, I think I have turned into a faithful reader! Also you should send your entry about your cell phone number in to Newsweek “My Turn”, it’s awesome.
the picture looks cool! enjoy London!
Loved reading your blog, brought me back to the heady early days of simultaneously loving and hating it here as an American in the UK. Although I kept my Virginia (434) cell phone and use it when I’m back “home” in the greater DC area. Does every American who moves here just wonder how on earth BT or any of them stay in business???
Not from around here
p.s. I’m also 32!
yael, can you please write a book? this blog is amazing.
Yael & Bryan,
Connie told me about your blog so I had to check it out. Seriously, are you sure you should be a lawyer??? You need to write a book. I got many a good chuckle last night while reading. Sounds like you two are enjoying life abroad. It can’t possibly be as exciting as life in Pittsburgh with three kids under age 7!! Take care and keep in touch.
Love, Jason, Janet, Nick, Ryan, & Ella
Dear Yael,
I just came upon your website and thought it was really fun, tongue-in-cheek (or chic) and right on target. I’m going to London for the first time this week and since I’ve never been there before I’d be interested in seeing it through an American’s eyes. I’m actually doing some research at the British Museum on Greek and Roman art and will be around till Aug. 4, 2008. Maybe you coudl show me around?
Please feel free to google me.
Hope to hear from you,
Rachael
Yael,
I’m not sure whether I’m more embarrassed about not seeing or talking to you since you turned thirty, or that I’m apologizing for it on your blog because I’m doubting the email address I have for you. Needless to say, I felt more than a little sheepish to learn that you guys have been in London for a year or whatever, but John quickly reassured me: “Don’t worry, man. You can catch up on every DAY of her life on her blog.” – which, by the way, is AWESOME.
You’re brilliant.
Be well.
Big love,
Jeremy
Yael! Congratulations on the baby boy! I just had a baby girl two months ago. I’ll send you some pictures (her name is Catherine Claire)
Everything is going well out here in the Los Angeles area, sounds like everything is still great for you. Write me sometime, give me an update. The is the first time I’ve seen the Yael chronicles-awesome!
talk to you later,
AJ
Hi Yael!
I love your blog. My husband and I are about to make the move from NYC to London, and reading the insights of other expats is my new chosen distraction (yours is my favorite!).
I have a question about your baby’s delivery, if you don’t mind the bother: you seemed very happy with the hospital–was it at the Portland? It seems silly, given all the other things to fret over, but we plan to start a family soon, and my anxiousness about having a comforting place to give birth in London is #1.
Thanks!
Emma
Yael,
My mom has been reading your blog and sent me the link last night. I’ve spent the last two hours reading through and love it! I, too, am from Virginia and moved here for my husband’s job in July. I also hate my dual washer/dryer and think it’s silly that they’re eggs don’t come in foam crates. It’s so nice to read someone else’s likes/dislikes that are parallel to my own.
Jessica
Hi Yael – I stumbled upon your blog several clicks into a Google search on “stores like Target in the UK.” Sadly, no stores like Target, but I’ve been reading your blog from the start all afternoon and I just love it. I wish I had known about it when I first arrived in London from NOVA one month ago. Lots (loads) of common occurances and tips for getting through. Thanks!
Its kind of weird that I hang out with you on a weekly basis and only manage to capture half of your musings in the flesh. (For the record however, your stellar vocabulary is never amiss.) I guess this is the excellent stuff that comes out at 2 am when I’m asleep on someone’s couch after a dinner party. Goop who? x
hi there yael! i’m so glad i found your blog! i am an expat living here over 11 years now. I was wondering if you wouldnt mind emailing me? i am a portrait photographer and am looking for an expat family for a specific reason – if you could just drop me an email, i’ll be glad to fill you in on the specifics – sorry, dont mean to sound secretive i just dont want to post it all here for the world to see.
thanks!
Is it totally weird to think you could be best friends with someone after reading their blog? (SUPER WEIRD. Of course it is.) No matter: I’ve totally spent the last few weeks reading through all of your adventures (lots of parts out loud, while laughing, to my husband, as he tries to do very necessary things like fill out immigration forms) as we get ready to move to London next week from Jersey City. Not only has your blog made me supremely comforted about so many little scary things (I’ve bought three sticks of deodorant to pack based on your cautions) — but you have made me wholly reconsider what traveling and taking full advantage of London while starting a family CAN be. So wonderful and refreshing to see — truly.
(And, I’m just sayin’: think about the best friend thing and let me know.)
Hello there!
My name is Malte Zeeck, and I am with InterNations.org. I really enjoyed reading your fantastic blog! I think expats in London and around the world could really gain some great insights [and have a few good laughs] on this page. The quality of the blog in general is very convincing, which is why I would love to feature you and your writing on the Recommended Blog on London section on InterNations.org
Not only do we feature and link to your blog prominently; we also would like to hear from you directly in our questionnaire! We have also designed a link badge for your blog.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact me via email: maltezeeck@internations.org
Best,
Malte Zeeck