#americaninlondon

[mistermaxxx08]

London Street Gang Bullies Tourist #americanabroad #americaninlondon

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ti0eNlJeKCA?si=asQdmUfUUoVKAF1j

[can-love-be-like-the-movies]

#BrokenHeart, #DatingAfterBreakup, #DatingStruggles, #FencingSession, #SupportiveFriends, #DatingStories, #DatingChallenges, #TypeAWomen, #LondonDating, #FirstDate, #DatingExperience, #RelationshipStatus, #DatingMistakes, #DatingInLondon, #DatingAdventures, #DatingUpsAndDowns, #LoveAndLoss, #GratefulHeart, #Friendship, #AmericanInLondon.

[any-old-iron]

Hrh suit in The London with rePosted by• @ccmasonrlly I’m feeling the Nashville vibes all the way here in London at the Devere Grand Connaught for the @sfarunway aka Stories From Arabia who debuted the most glamourous looks! My suit was made by @anyoldiron who makes outfits for @taylorswift and other Nashville cats 🌟 . #redsuit #taylorswift #nashvillefashion #styleinspo #ladyinred #blackpr #london #lfw #deverehotels #grandconnaughtrooms #britishfashioncouncil #londonfashionweek #ootd #hastag #mfw #whatiwore #wiwt #ponytail #sparkle #individualstyle #mood #unique #americaninlondon #germanamerican #oxygenmodels (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBKVmTB2LA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eryk69]

Having such a great time #americaninlondon https://www.instagram.com/p/B4b7nKgh27ZvmsESAoM0HVvrnts3QoV-yq1gGQ0/?igshid=1khlewu1ztiuc

[worldexpatlondon]

Facsinating!

[messyhairedheb]

Feeling like a true Londoner

[expatpapers-blog]

Learning to be happy

First - happy Easter everyone!

We have successfully moved into a temporary flat in Tulse Hill.  It’s the smallest place we’ve lived in our 32 years together.  Heck, there isn’t even a door to the ‘flat’.  Instead, there is a door to the bedroom and one to the living room, but no front door.  You simply arrive in the hallway at the top of the stairs.  And you know what?  It’s the happiest I’ve been in years.  

Yesterday, we walked for miles exploring Dulwich - a village and park set in Zone 3 London - and I was genuinely happy.  In fact, although I’ve had a few grumpy moments, I’ve smiled more in these past two weeks than I have in the past two years.  I’ve left a job I didn’t like and a flat I didn’t like and suddenly it’s like someone lifted a blanket of negativity off of me.  I had a nice meeting with the temp agency and am certain they will be able to find me something. We have decided (after a conversation with Hubby’s sister) that we would continue to pursue the German dream.  Hubby had interviews in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf that went well and we are hoping to hear something by the end of next week.  

I think the biggest change is that I have simply decided to not worry about things.  I could worry.  Heck, it’s one of the things I do best.  But when I feel it creeping on me, I make a conscious decision to say ‘no’. After all, let’s say I do worry - is it going to change anything?  No, of course not.  Instead, I am trying very hard to choose to be happy.  it’s harder than it sounds, but learning to be happy (rather than to be a misery-guts) is a skill I really need to master.

[girlinabowtie]

Dapper day with a dapper dog #giabt #girlinabowtie #womensrights #fuckgenderbinary #dapper #dapperq #pup #pups #puppup #oxfords #dappershoes #coffee #london #americaninlondon #tomboy #tomboi #boi #lgbtq (at Lavender Hill)

[thecommonexpat]

An Introduction

Ah, England. When I was a child I seemingly out of nowhere picked up an English accent that I liked to use from time to time. I read historical fiction that told tales of the middle ages, the 1920s, 30s and the Blitz. The Plantagenets and the Tudors were my bedfellows as I fell asleep dreaming of castles, kings and queens, scholars and court clowns. I was certain I would attend Oxford and catalogued the colleges based on subjects each was known for and the virtual tours online that were technologically advanced for the early aughts. Despite my best efforts I didn’t make it to Oxford but don’t worry, reader, it all works out in the end.

My first glimpse of England came when I was sixteen and managed to crash one of my best friend’s family vacations. It was followed a year later after high school graduation for a stopover in London before spending a week in Paris. Another year passed and I found my way back for an international summer school opportunity on the south coast near Brighton. The next year I was in the North for a year of studies in York. Since then I have managed to find my way back every two to three years until I was lucky enough to land a job that afforded me the opportunity to make the journey across the pond several times and ultimately move to London. Which brings us here.

I wrote regularly when I studied for a year at the University of York under the pseudonym: The White Rose of York. Before leaving for London my mom asked why I didn’t start writing again and I couldn’t think of a reason not to. I love writing and sharing experiences. Usually it’s at a bar with a stranger that has become a new friend but I like the idea of sending words out into the ether to see who reads them. I mostly expect it’s my family and some friends that are bored on a Sunday night but if it reaches out to anyone else and gives some form of entertainment then I think it’s worth it.

Although it’s in the “about” section, as this is the introductory post I’ll quickly explain the title of the blog. I would have started writing sooner but I was waiting to come up with the perfect name. I thought I might piggy-back off of the area I chose to live and so was waiting (or procrastinating) until I found a home. Less than a month in i’ve moved into my new flat on the north side of Clapham Common. The common, it’s got a ring to it, doesn’t it? Expat was a given in the title as it just sounds badass. From there it seemed I had no choice and thus The Common Expat was born. A quick domain check showed that no one had claimed this, although instagram holds several thousand hashtags for the term. This seemed to confirm that it had been sitting there waiting for me.

And so off we go on our blogging adventure. I’m glad you’ve joined for the ride, I hope it’s a fun one. If there’s something in particular you would like to read about leave a note in the comments section.

Cheers,

kg

[mistermaxxx08]

UK Citizens Are Not European #americanabroad #americaninlondon

https://youtube.com/shorts/D_3d3iA_bZI?si=9sadrJmLGiWH4CZR

[foursunsphotography-blog]

FIRST. . . #foursunsphotography #photographer #photography #portraitphotography #firstson #firstborn #oldestbrother #americanboy #americaninlondon (at South Croydon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYrcLUF2AM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13442pqkh2pm2

[starlightjazzuk]

Happy 4th July to everyone celebrating!! Our saxophonist @kerrywilliamsmusic is originally from Oregon, USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 #4thofjuly #oregon #oregonmusician #jazz #starlight #fireworks #americaninlondon #starlightjazz #music #saxophone #4th #usa #jazzmusic #jazztrio #jazzband (at London, United Kingdom)

[abbyschoolman]

I’m bringing “Minsky in London” (1980) to London! Signed Limited Edition. Copy AP3 from a total edition of 30 plus 5 AP copies. For details check out my website link in my profile. #rarebookslondon #londonantiquarianbookfair #davidattenborough #richardminsky #tomphillips #bookcollecting #bookcollectors #bookfair #artists #rarebooks #artistsbooks #limitededition #art #bookart #printing #photography #london #americaninlondon #booksforsale #bookbinding #bookstagram

[jordietheflowerchild-blog]

Three more weeks studying in London and I can hardly believe it! These last 3 months have been such an amazing experience. I am so blessed to have this wonderful opportunity. I will admit I am so scared to go back home because I don’t want to leave here. I feel like I found a missing puzzle piece. I know that God has great things in store for me but I wish that it would lead me back to my city.

[sokuspektive]

#SittingAtTheBusStopLike... #OOTD #Posh #OutfitOfTheDay #PoshPedestrian #MensStyle #MensFashion #Style #Fashion #Polished #OnMyWay #AmericanInLondon #London #SoloTravel #SoloTrip #Vacation #Holiday #Europe

[coralierose]

🇺🇸 American women in the U.K. wanted for casting on Friday in central London. Good money. Pls send your name, age and contact number to assistantroadcast@gmail.com asap and tag an American friend 🇺🇸#USA #americanwoman #americaninlondon #american #america #women #woman #brandfilm #shoot #tvc