About

Hello!

My name is Kirstin. I’m 24, originally from Pennsylvania, currently living and working in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (since August 2010). I blog about various topics related to my daily life as an American expat in Bishkek.

A bit about myself: I’ve been married to Farrell since 2010. I have a cat named Mamajan, who I picked up in Bishkek. I like to bake cupcakes. I consider myself something of an amateur photographer (and I post a lot of photos). I’m pretty cynical and sarcastic (you’ll probably pick up on that) and will never pass up an opportunity to make fun of my own awkwardness (others have noticed that, apparently). Farrell and I were featured on an episode of House Hunters International and I documented the whole process on the blog.

(Previously, this was a food blog when I was based in DC, if you happen to dig around the archives.)

Here’s where you can find me, my writing, and my photography around the internet.

Matador Network. Expat Interviews. Jetsettlers Magazine. Language of Termites (some background photos). Global Voices Online.
Expat Blogs living in Kyrgyzstan Expat Women - Inspiring Your Success Abroad my foodgawker gallery Worldette – Ignite your travel life, make a difference, have fun!

Want to get in touch? Feel free to email me at kirstin {at} ivorypomegranate {dot} com, but please be kind if I’m too busy to answer your email and don’t get back to you right away (and please don’t try getting in touch through Facebook, Linkedin, etc). And if you have a broad question about Kyrgyzstan, check out these two websites first before coming to me for answers. Thanks!