I remember one of my Australian friends telling me a story about her childhood. Growing up in East Gippsland, on the beautiful Gippsland Lakes system, she used to live for visits from her ‘city friends’; twins, sons of her mother’s university friend. The twins and their mum would take the then four-hour trip down the … Continue reading [31] TV Ads: An American Horror Story
A year? A whole year since we arrived on US soil, traumatised by a soul-scarring flight? Of course, we were never entirely sure what life would be like here. Not knowing a single soul - literally no one - how the hell did we get a whole year ahead? I was reading over my early … Continue reading [30] Then and Now: One Year On
If you’re anything like me, you grew up - as an Aussie kid - having (relatively civil) fights with your parent(s) about the significance of Halloween. Parents: “Clare, it’s so American” Me: “But Jack is doing it with his family!” Parents: “It’s just not us” Me: “But I want lollies” I didn’t realise it at … Continue reading [29] An American Halloween
Wow. Over a month since I last posted? I’m really sorry. But life happens, you know? I know you know. Anyway, it’s been a weird few weeks. I’ve been feeling a bit flat, and I really do have to admit that I’ve experienced a bit of a crisis of confidence in this blog. I’ve started … Continue reading [28] Communication Breakdown
Inspired by your suggestions, dear Reader, I have decided to revisit our kids’ Big Little Perspectives and dedicate this post to the children and their experience(s) of settling in. Children are wonderfully adaptable. This is what Cam and I told each other when we first decided to make the move overseas. Cece wasn’t yet one. … Continue reading [27] Kids
This is blog 26. And, gosh... you know what that means? It’s been over six months since we moved from our comfortable life in Melbourne to our somewhat uncomfortable equivalent here in Silicon Valley. What a journey it has been. I want to thank you, dear reader, for being a part of it. Do you … Continue reading [26] Twenty-Six
Helloooooooo! (*echo... echo... echo...*). How are you people doing out theeeeere?! Ah, dear. There’s an inevitably awkward one-wayness about blogging. I know... I’ve been kind of introspective recently. But it’s for good reason, I promise. You probably know the feeling, right? Everyone’s gone through some change at one point or another. But you know what? … Continue reading [25] The Mother of All Surprises
It’s been a bit quieter on the Big Little Lives front, right? Well, maybe on the surface (sorry, everyone) but I can assure you it’s been anything but: Make like a duck. Calm on the surface, legs paddling like nuts underneath. I know I’m only four weeks into work life in the US, but wow... … Continue reading [24] A Tale of Two Workplace Cultures
Dated houses, urban sprawl, billion-dollar start-ups and the highest net worth individuals in the world. Where am I? Yep, you got it. Come taste a slice of the Silicon Valley pie. *** It’s here. It’s morning. I wedge open my eyes. Next thing I know, my purpose-bred alarm clock clambers up onto my second gen … Continue reading [23] A Day in the (Silicon Valley) Life
Life, hey? So much has happened in such a small space of time. A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewing. This week? I’m working. Yep, you read correctly. I got the job! I’ve just joined one of Silicon Valley’s largest tech firms and I’m practically scaling the walls with glee! Of course, acceptance of … Continue reading [22] Mum-umental Shifts
