Hi - My latest post on my blog Brainstorm - gillycannon.blogspot.com is about surviving the first year as an expat in the USA - I hope you enjoy it and it gives you food for thought.
gillycannon.blogspot.com/2012/06/anything-but-routine.html
If you have any questions, I'd be glad to try and help.
Enjoy
Gilly
New to the USA? -read my latest post about the first year abroad.
Gillycannon
13 June 2012 20:41:20
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Aurélie
14 June 2012 10:19:28
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Hello Gilly. 
So as to make it more visible, your post has been moved to the USA forum.
Thank you,
Aurélie
Gillycannon
14 June 2012 13:15:42
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Aurelie -many thanks for moving my post. I had no idea where would be best to post it. Is the USA forum the best place? Thank you for keeping such a close eye on your site. I certainly appreciate it.
Gilly
Aurélie
14 June 2012 14:25:25
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Yes Gilly, it is on the right forum now. 
Aurélie
LeapAcrossThePond
15 January 2013 21:21:59
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Loved the blog - particularly enjoy The Queen's English... Gosh, do I know what the language barrier is like down here in the South!
Just wanted to share my own link too - I'm originally from the UK and moved to the US a year and a half ago! There's so much to learn I hope sharing some of my 'tricks of the trade' will help others on a similar journey!
http://leapacrossthepond.blogspot.com/
Gillycannon
16 January 2013 15:21:51
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Hi ,
I am so glad you visited Brainstorm and wrote to me ! Thank you. I loved your story about the Policeman stopping you for speeding! You gave really good pointers! Congrats on your marriage and good luck with your absorption into US culture. :-) I am sure we have lots of experiences in common. Please sign up on the blog for regular post deliveries. I'd be glad to do the same for yours.
Let me know if you would like to do that,
Gilly
http://gillycannon.blogspot.com
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