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[37] A Shared American Dream: Kathryn

March 1, 2019March 1, 20194 Comments

Kathryn's is the third in a series of four interviews: A Shared American Dream. In each blog, I’ll  explore a single, central, cutting question: Is life in the US all it’s shaped up to be? We’ll meet four incredible women who've helped shape my American Dream. *** Have you heard of SoulCycle? I had. I … Continue reading [37] A Shared American Dream: Kathryn

[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

[13] Land of Extremes

February 3, 2018January 16, 20192 Comments

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

[11] My Head’s Spinning

January 16, 2018February 5, 201811 Comments

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

[10] I Feel the Earth Move

January 11, 2018February 5, 2018Leave a comment

At exactly 2:39am last Thursday morning, I was jolted awake by a very big, very unfamiliar sound. I’d had a few wines at dinner, so perhaps that’s why it took me a few moments to fully register that someone was breaking in to our house. Or at least that’s what I thought it was. Two … Continue reading [10] I Feel the Earth Move

[8] Santa Baby

December 23, 2017February 5, 20182 Comments

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

[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

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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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