jrbowe 
Jessica
I am an expatriate.I am American, and I am now living in Iceland. I am currently in Reykavik.
My path
About me
I'm an American expat who left behind a career and the sunshine of California to move to Iceland with my Icelandic spouse. We relocated to our new home in 2008 just mere months before the "Kreppa" happened (Icelandic term for "crisis/depression"). I blog about the travails of life as an expat in this strange country with its strange language and volatile economy. Come visit me online!
I can speak tiny bits of French and Icelandic
My birthday is on 29 November
Interests
architecture, blogging, contemporary art, design, gadgets, microbrews, music, photography, reading, sleeping, sushi, travel
User activity
Title: New member
Posts: 9 - Show all posts
Last post: 2009-11-17 22:26:18
Registered: 2008-11-12
My blog
Icelandish!
Random musings of a "Viking Wife" about trying to assimilate in Iceland and attempting to get by on limited language skills.
Tags: Icelandic, Reykjavik, expat, immigrant, travels
My path
Iceland
Reykjavik
I am currently living in Iceland since June 2008
My life & projects in this location:
Since suddenly finding myself in a sort of "immigrant-housewife" status in Iceland, everyday I am challenged with "what shall I do today?". Since I've been mostly unemployed here, I have engaged in several "DIY" projects such as learning html, blogging, attempting to learn some Icelandic , jewelry design, sewing, and cooking foods that I miss so dearly from the US.
My occupation:
It is very difficult now for foreigners to find work in Iceland, so I've decided to enroll in a masters program at the University of Iceland. On the side, I try to make a buck as an amateur jewelry designer.
What I like about this destination:
I love the health care system. It isn't perfect, but it's nice to know I won't go bankrupt if I become ill. The street fashions are unique and I love the coffee houses here. However, the best thing about living in Iceland is being able to make friends with other expats from all over the world.
What I don't like about this destination:
The weather. The awful grocery stores. The language. The programming on local TV stations. Rude customer service. Jeeps. Uptight social norms. The sugary food culture.
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USA
California
I lived in the USA from January 2005 to May 2008
My life & projects in this location:
Work, work, work...
My occupation:
Sales Support & Sales Operations
What I liked about this destination:
Great weather, cultural diversity, food, wine, & career opportunities.
What I didn't like about this destination:
The horrible traffic, cost of living, air pollution, work-slave culture, & fake people
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