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WHAT AMERICAN HOLIDAYS FEEL LIKE LIVING ABROAD
It's not the big holidays that catch you off guard when you live abroad. It's the specific ones. The ones with a smell to them.
hicksondiaries
May 225 min read


5 Things I Noticed About the Monarchy This Week (As an American in the UK)
After our livestream on Tuesday, I realized I’m still very much wrapping my head around this whole “living under a monarchy” situation. And then King Charles casually shows up in the US this week and suddenly this is my entire personality. I’m Googling lineage charts. I’m saying things like “soft power” out loud. I’m becoming… that American.
So let’s talk about the five things that shocked me most about the British monarchy this week — sprinkled with a few moments where I, a
hicksondiaries
May 13 min read


Three Surprising Aspects of British Culture That Americans Often Miss
While it may seem trivial, queuing can be a significant aspect of social interaction. Understanding its importance can enhance your experience in the UK.
hicksondiaries
Apr 173 min read


I Didn’t Realise Britain Was Changing Me Until This Happened (UK vs US Life)
I didn’t move to the UK to become someone else.
But somewhere along the way…
I became a version of myself I didn’t even know I needed.
hicksondiaries
Apr 32 min read
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