Kristen Marie

About me

Introduction In 2005, I met an Austrian lad on the beach in my home state of California. A few years, a college graduation, and many plane tickets later, I moved to this little landlocked land for a teaching fellowship and yes, to be with the lad.
------------------------------------------- I spend my time between charming Vienna and the RURAL Styrian vineyard village where my boyfriend grew up. Austria is a country where the dialect changes every few kilometers, and writing in my native language keeps me (somewhat) sane.
------------------------------------------- I recently became a puppy momma to a little beagle we named Bode. ("Bo-Dee, like Bode Miller.) He mostly likes to cuddle, fart, and chew on things he shouldn't. I am absolutely smitten. Enjoy the monthly photos.
------------------------------------------ If the potential existence of fairies in my backyard garden, the occasional recipe, thoughts about Austria, complaints about the cold, or general chatter about very important nonsense interests you, then by ALL MEANS sit back and stay awhile.