Mamamelch
I'm a midwestern girl with a European heart. I am a PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology, Wife, Mom, Blogger, Knitter, and vegetarian, among other things. I write from the heart, which is very easy to find on my sleeve anyway. I am always choosing my own adventure away from the norm whenever possible.
MY BLOGS
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Midwestern Berliners
http://midwesternberliners.blogspot.com/
Living in Berlin, Germany for a year changed our whole perspective. Our little family of 4 is back in the Midwest now and choosing our own adventure as we go along. Join us.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 137 )
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Something I Learned This Week.
Yay Mama Kat! I've been learning so much these past weeks, but I promise I'm going to try to narrow it down to just two things. 1. I am not ready for the... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
#iPPP Family Days
There is nothing more important to me than family. We are soo lucky to be surrounded by extended family here, and the perks are truly endless. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Year Ago
One year ago, we were still living in Berlin. Andy had JUST left to go back home again in Indiana already working at the job he still has. Our friend... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
3 BIG Events Yesterday
Yesterday was a BIG day in the Melch house for 3 reasons. Here they are in chronological order. 1. They FINALLY announced who is going to play Christian Grey. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
To My Mama Friends
I have some great mama friends! I know that everybody thinks that their friends are the best, and they probably are the best for you, but I want you to know tha... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
#iPPP After School
School ends for Mayzie at 11am. We promptly eat lunch and then she lays down for a nap. Sometimes I take a nap too, but more often than not I'm working on... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bored...Not Me
As a SAHM and graduate student, I don't get bored very often. I always have things that I SHOULD be doing, but I also try to make time to just relax. When hav... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
40 by 40 List
My fellow LTYM cast-mate Heather Sokol is an awesome-sauce work-at-home Mama to 4 kids. She is hilarious, an expert over at Babble, and is always the center of... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just Keep Swimming
Long term goals are hard to keep up with. It is so easy to walk away from a project that you know you won't finish in one sitting or in one year. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
2 Years Ago
This week, Mama Kat challenged us to: Open your picture folders, close your eyes and pick a random photo to share and write about. I have to admit that our... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Play Dates #iPPP
I love a good play date. The following conditions are required for a good play date to occur: 1. Free-flowing conversation that can be interrupted easily,... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Transitions
Transitions aren't always easy. In fact, sometimes they are downright difficult. Last week was one of those difficult transitions for me personally: both of m... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
And So It Ends...
Today is the end of one of the best summers of my entire life. It has been a busy busy summer. Instead of lamenting the end of a beautifully wild warm summer,... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
FAQ of Mama PhD Students
These are the top 5 questions that I get asked as a Mama PhD student. They are in no particular order, and numbers 2-4 are asked of every PhD student that... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Germania Volksfest
The west side of Evansville is VERY proud of their German heritage. Every year they have a Volkfest to celebrate in real German style, and we just HAD to check... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pinteresting, Very Very Pinteresting
"You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should've behaved better." Anne Lamott My... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Mayzie Week
While Annika was living it up in Florida with her grandparents, we got a week of Mayzie all to ourselves. We tried to make it a little more fun than usual,... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me?
A list of things I wish people had told me about having a baby while getting your PhD: 1. There aren't that many people to relate to. Most sane people just don'... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Our Big Girl
Turning 5 is a big deal in the travel world because it means that you can fly all by yourself as an unaccompanied minor on direct flights. Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Camping Fun
Amid the myriad of panic attacks when I'm thinking "holy hell this article just needs to come out of my brain already," Andy makes sure that I de-stress a littl... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION