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I got a kind comment on my blog recently which commented on what it must be like to live 'abroad'. (I live in the UK.) It made me smile because as far as I'm concerned, I'm home (I'm British through and through) and this board is, well, abroad!
So I was just wondering, who else is from outside the US? Either from elsewhere or living elsewhere?
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Hi Elizabeth - I'm from Australia, as are Leonie, Erin, Chem39 and the Bruggie family - I'd be interested to know if there were any more Aussie girls.. 
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I am a New Zealander but we have lived in Australia for 18 years this August! (4 chn kiwis by birth + 3 aussies).Last time I went back to Auckland it was starting to feel a bit foreign, oh well I guess we're "binational"(if there is a word for it...like bilingual  !) Our oldest leaves for the States soon to begin his novitiate in the Capuchin order.We are so very proud of him....will he come back with an accent!! 
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Hello Alison, lovely the meet you!
That sounds so wonderful, your eldest's vocation - there are many different Capuchin orders...anyone in particular? Fr Groshel's order is well know to me via EWTN...
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Hi Anne
He's joining the Australian Capuchins but because there are only 40 or so Capuchins in Australia they are sent to the US where I think the intake this year is 40.He starts at St Fidelis Friary, Victoria, Kansas and then in July moves to St Francis Retreat Centre, Burlington, Wisconsin, which they tell us is 80km from Chicago!He has really enjoyed his Postulancy in Sydney. One of the many highlights was working with the Missionaries of Charity
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PS I didn't realise there were many Capuchin orders. I knew there was quite a variety of Franciscan Orders. You learn something new every day!! 
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Hello Elizabeth - me . Born in England and always lived here. When asked nationality I have always automatically put English. It never occurred to me that people put British until a conversation with dh!
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I'm from Wales but currently live in Suriname. I've been meaning to post an update about us but I have slow, slow dial up for a couple more weeks. Dh is American, so the kids have dual nationality, and the little one due at the end of May will be born here and may end up having triple nationality!!
Anyway, hello everyone!
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Hi i'm Pam in Alice Springs. We are just about finishing up 3 fabulous years here in Australia. Returning to the east coast of USA in July.
My youngest, so far, 2 yr old Joseph is developing a distinct Aussie accent! Mostly from the sibs. We like the shop sign in town that states, "Australian & English spoken here"!
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Hi Pam, So good to hear you have enjoyed your time out here, it sounds so idyllic to live somewhere else for a few years - wonderful experience. Have you been a Alice Springs all that time? Have you been able to travel around Australia at all?
Thought the meaculpa looked familiar...
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We are currently living in Japan. This is our 3rd year here. We're just stationed here and absolutely love it! Its great to experience a different culture. I wouldnt mind extended our stay here but by the time we leave, i think i will be ready to experience a different place. We do not want to go back to the states but go to somewhere in Europe. Our dream station would be in Italy!
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Ooh, hello to all! It's really nice to 'meet' you!
Any other 'foreigners'?!
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Elizabeth,
Anne has already mentioned me. But I just wanted to say I know I often will take extra notice when you and Kathryn write as you are from England  I also enjoy hearing from you other ladies from 'abroad'
Pam, Lovely to see you here Hi Alison
Grace, I didn't realise you were in Japan. Several of my cousins have been living there for a few years.
How are things going Katie? I remember you 'talking' awhile back about having to buy up big on books and school supplies when you visit the States. See I ALWAYS remember when something pertains to books Are you planning on staying in Georgia for a while yet?
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Sorry for being so late in responding... I have been out of touch for the last 3 weeks.
I am an american living in Germany. It has been over 17 years now.
My dh is german and our 4 girls have dual citizenship.
I really like my life here, but am very thankful for the internet!
Yes, I am a foreigner, although, when many germans talk about "Ausländer" (foreigners) they mean the Turks, Albanians and poor Russians. I remind my children often, that I, too, am an Ausländer. It makes them think!
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Hello Stephanie!! Glad to hear from you again - how was your break away? Hoping that it has been rejuvenating!
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I'm a Singaporean living in United States. Does it count? I've lived here for the past five years. Dh likes to move around so maybe we will get an overseas posting in the next few years.
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