Gosh, 2018 was a huge year! But you know what else was huge? A special birthday. No, not my 40th, or Cam’s for that matter (both of which we celebrated last year) but another special birthday. Yes, Clara is now five years old! For some reason, this feels like a really big milestone. I’ve always … Continue reading [34] Guest Post: an Interview with Clara
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
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
Two weeks in, I’m very pleased to say that not all of my initial impressions of Silicon Valley are holding true. Our comfort seems to grow with our experience, and each day we find our feet just that little bit more. We? This got me thinking. Adults – Cam and I – only make up … Continue reading [5] Big Little Perspectives
Remember my last blog post? The one where I recounted my near-death flying experience? Well, I didn’t learn. This is the aftermath. You know when someone tries to explain something they’ve never experienced? Like child-free people telling you they know what tired is (“Oh, I understand sleep deprivation, don’t you worry! I work crazy-long hours … Continue reading [3] Making Choices
