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[28] Communication Breakdown

August 20, 20188 Comments

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

[25] The Mother of All Surprises

June 17, 2018June 17, 20182 Comments

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

[24] A Tale of Two Workplace Cultures

June 9, 2018June 9, 20182 Comments

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

[23] A Day in the (Silicon Valley) Life

May 22, 2018May 22, 20185 Comments

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

[22] Mum-umental Shifts

May 9, 2018May 9, 20185 Comments

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

[21] Interviewing in Silicon Valley

April 28, 20182 Comments

As you may recall, I’ve been struggling with the whole stay-at-home vs. working thing. Having flown solo since Cam started work in December, I am now the walking dead. Regardless, faced with the choice between work and being a stay-at-home parent of three not-yet-school-aged kids, I’ve decided that my sanity – as well as our … Continue reading [21] Interviewing in Silicon Valley

[14] The Trailing Spouse

February 15, 2018April 3, 201811 Comments

The Trailing Spouse. It’s a term I’ve only recently come to know, describing a reality I’ve only recently come to experience. Learning this term from a dear friend of mine was one of those moments when in an instant, the entirety of your experience just seems to make sense. As humans, we’re constantly searching for … Continue reading [14] The Trailing Spouse

[GUEST POST] Cam: N00b

December 21, 2017February 5, 201810 Comments

News just in: Cam’s passed day one at his new job. Excited, conflicted, and all N00b’d up, he decided to drop by and tell us a little about his first impressions... *** I was glad I didn't wear a tie. That morning, the morning of my first day, I put one on and looked in … Continue reading [GUEST POST] Cam: N00b

[6] Working Class Ma’am

December 3, 2017February 5, 201815 Comments

If you know me or have read about me, you’ll know I love travel. With all that’s been going on recently, I’ve started to consider ‘travel’ as the more complex cousin of ‘change’. And it’s true: I do love change. I love the excitement of taking on new terminology, embracing new fashion, and interpreting new … Continue reading [6] Working Class Ma’am

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It’s the day before the election (*nervous gulp*) so if you need a distraction, here’s an interview with my kids: COVID through kids’ eyes. Enjoy! Link in bio.
New blog post! This is my take on the Upside of Lockdown. Link in bio.
New blog post! Learning to Juggle: When Distance Learning Turns Into a Circus.

If you’d told me a few years back that Coco would begin such a formative period of her life online and in this kind of environment, I’d have laughed.
Oooooof. Alright. Life really got in the way.
There’s no place like home…. This was my very first trip back to Australia since we moved to the US. Here’s how it went down.
The time is totally nigh. I’m returning to Australia!

Instagram

It’s the day before the election (*nervous gulp*) so if you need a distraction, here’s an interview with my kids: COVID through kids’ eyes. Enjoy! Link in bio.
New blog post! This is my take on the Upside of Lockdown. Link in bio.
New blog post! Learning to Juggle: When Distance Learning Turns Into a Circus.

If you’d told me a few years back that Coco would begin such a formative period of her life online and in this kind of environment, I’d have laughed.
Oooooof. Alright. Life really got in the way.
There’s no place like home…. This was my very first trip back to Australia since we moved to the US. Here’s how it went down.
The time is totally nigh. I’m returning to Australia!
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