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.year one…i wouldn’t have it any other way.
Today is our first wedding anniversary! So much has happened, but this year flew by, and I feel like we’ve only been married for like three months. I remember sitting with my parents at the Cheesecake Factory in Freehold, NJ, in November 2023, discussing our engagement and wedding plans. We shared our intention to get…
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.DEI the scapegoat.

.my morning thoughts on the eve of black history month. In 2015, I worked at a member organization that supported leaders in the communications field. I was a Diversity & Inclusion lead and co-created an event to help diverse, young talent network with chief communication officers. Since leaving that organization, the team has continued to…
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.looking forward: 2025.
2024 started a new journey for me. I got married, quit my job, traveled a lot, and moved into a new home in Germany. When 2024 began, I knew the year would be beautiful in its own way, but I didn’t expect what I got out of it: so many new experiences and people. I…
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.looking back: 2024.
What a year it’s been! If you were to tell me in 2023 what my 2024 would look like, I wouldn’t believe it. I never would have thought my life would lead me to where I am right at this moment. The year started out rough, but I married the love of my life, I’ve…
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.america did what america does.
My good friend Ella, who lives in Germany, asked how I was doing this morning. I told her I was upset and had a lot of thoughts, and she encouraged me to write them down. This isn’t a piece I want to be sitting on. It’s basically a diary entry. I’m posting it for myself…
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Eine kleine Katze namens Tobias

My husband and I will move to a town just outside Munich. Currently, my husband has an apartment in Bayreuth, and I have one in Philadelphia. We’re looking forward to living in a home we can call “ours.” My biggest concern with this move to Germany has been my cat, Tobias. Tobias came into my…
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.cheers to love notes and new friends.

Knowing our worth, our limits, and how to set boundaries & determine the access we give. In late 2023, my husband and I started discussing where to live. I am a US citizen, and he is a German citizen. We made a list of the pros and cons of several US and European cities. Jumping…
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.no more “yes girl”.

I used to be a “yes girl,” but here’s why I’ve started saying “no.” Check out my Instagrams for more: @allofherthings and @frau.danitherichschmidt
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.what i value now.

I’ve been doing my usual overthinking lately about how I’ve been spending my time and using my energy. My husband and I have been traveling back and forth between the US and Germany for about a year now, and I’ve been reflecting on the things that I do and don’t value as we navigate this…
