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
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
It’s been a while, right? I know. I really am sorry. But you’ll be glad to know it’s been one hell of a time: friends visiting from abroad, one successful albeit fear-inducing interview (more in the next post!) plus a scrumptious little mini-break! So much has happened over the last six months, let alone the … Continue reading [20] Reform Wasn’t Built in a Day
What with the events of New York [parts 1.0 and 2.0], turning 40, and realising my ‘trailing spouse’ status, I thought it’d be nice to get a little light-hearted for our next post. That was the aim, anyway. But when I actually sat down to write it, I could feel the agitation stirring. I’ve written … Continue reading [19] Same Same but Different
As a tribute to the little things I am enjoying about living in the United States, last week’s post got me thinking. The last two months have signified an extreme up-and-down journey for my family and me. And, like I recounted, America seems to be a land of extremes. Can I start with the elephant … Continue reading [13] Land of Extremes
Two months, Clare. You’re a whole two months in. What have you learned? Mere minutes before beginning this blog, I was asking myself this exact question. Things have been tough; there’s no doubt about that. My head’s been spinning off its axis. This place sure is crazy – a land of extremes. But for all … Continue reading [12] Party in the USA
Given it’s almost December 25th, I’m going to admit it: a Northern Hemisphere Christmas is just, well, better. I love everything about this time of year. I lap up Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas and unbox my stash of Christmas cheer as soon as December 1st rolls around. This devoted Christmas junkie absolutely lives for it. … Continue reading [8] Santa Baby
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
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
Silicon Valley. The legendary place I described as the technological centre of the world. Not so much. So, I know it’s only a week in and perhaps a bit too early to make these hasty assumptions. But seriously. You wait ‘til you see the photos. What am I on about? Well, I’m pretty sure I’ve … Continue reading [4] First Impressions
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