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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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