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
There are big brownie points up for grabs here, everyone: do you remember the verse one opening line of All Saints’ seminal 1997 hit, Never Ever? ...No? Come on! You’re missing out. It’s poetic and supremely relevant stuff: My head’s spinning Boy, I’m in a daze I feel isolated Don’t want to communicate Too right … Continue reading [11] My Head’s Spinning
Well, I’m still here. I’m still standing. Kind of. I’ve survived my first week flying solo with the kids. You may shake your head and think ‘big deal, millions of people around the world look after their own kids. And PS: some do it full-time, without a partner’. That’s true, of course, and my hat … Continue reading [7] Flying Solo
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
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
Once upon a time (i.e. back in 2014), Cam and I flew from Melbourne to London with our eldest daughter, Clara. She was six months old. It was the worst 24 hours of my life. Honestly. It was worse than being in labour. I’m pretty sure Clara screamed non-stop for 24 hours. I wailed like … Continue reading [2] Three Under Four
My husband is a bit unusual. But in a good way – it’s why I adore him! Anyone who worked with us in 2005 at ANZ could attest to that too. Let me set this up for you: picture an open tie and floor-length leather coat, all topped off by the pièce de résistance: huge, … Continue reading [1] California Dreamin’
Big Little Lives 