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7 Planning Steps Bridget Jones Can Teach Anywhereists

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"Earth to Bridget Sodding Jones!" yells Bridget's boss. As the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary opens, lucky Bridget has been chosen to try skydiving -- on camera -- to see if it's great fun or a terrifying risk. After being forced out of the plane, forgetting to pull the ripcord (prompting the above exclamation from boss) and finally drifting along, chute open, Bridget starts daydreaming about her boyfriend. To come to earth with a bump -- literally -- facedown in a large …

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Can You Build a Solid House from this Blueprint?

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Recently I purchased a publication that promised to be roadmap for expats, something that would quickly take us, step by step, through our journey from our native homes to our lives abroad. Instead of the AAA Triptik I was expecting, however, I got an envelope full of "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" from Mrs. Murphy's fourth grade. At least, that's what it felt like. "We've compiled a blueprint you can follow. The map you need to get from where you are now straight to the perfect place you …

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