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Park #13: Confederation Park
Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #13: Confederation Park

ByTCKlaire January 14, 2023January 16, 2023

Date visited: May 15, 2021 Location: NW Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Depends on the activities, but this…

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Moving Abroad | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | Travel

Calgary to California: The Day We Should Have Had the Accident

ByTCKlaire January 7, 2023January 7, 2023

Fasten your seatbelts! This is going to get rough! Dad and I drove from Missoula to Wendover, Utah via Salt…

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Canada | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | Travel

Calgary To California: Part I

ByTCKlaire December 17, 2022December 17, 2022

The day I left for California was exactly two years from the day when I arrived in Calgary. The mixture…

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Canada | Moving Abroad | Nature | self-care | Third Culture Kid (TCK)

Goodbye Calgary

ByTCKlaire December 10, 2022December 14, 2022

I just realized I never did my Goodbye Calgary post. It got thrown against the seatbelt when I did. I’m…

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Moving Abroad | self-care

Road Accident- Stranded in Reno

ByTCKlaire November 5, 2022December 14, 2022

Dad had to say, “The van is undrivable” to anyone who needed to know it. I had a cracked rib,…

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Moving Abroad

Road Accident- Story [2022]

ByTCKlaire October 29, 2022December 18, 2022

I have never heard of someone having a road accident while moving. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen though. The…

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Holidays | Third Culture Kid (TCK)

Happy 2023!

ByTCKlaire December 31, 2022January 5, 2023

To all my readers, I hope you have a great year ahead! Wishing you every success no matter what that…

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Holidays

Happy Holidays!

ByTCKlaire December 24, 2022December 31, 2022

Hi everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and getting some time to relax! I’m definitely relaxing…

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Copywriting | Digital Nomad | Freelancing

Future Plans and Survey [2022]

ByTCKlaire December 3, 2022December 31, 2022

I’m already making my future plans for 2023! Here are some of the exciting changes coming up and also a…

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covid-19 | self-care | Uncategorized

11 Things They Don’t Tell You About a Cracked Rib

ByTCKlaire November 19, 2022December 14, 2022

It’s been four weeks now living with a cracked rib. So, I decided to compile what you never hear about…

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Uncategorized

Cracked Rib [2022]

ByTCKlaire October 25, 2022November 1, 2022

So, I am back in the States, but stranded. Our moving van was totalled by an idiot driver. I escaped…

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culture shock | Entertainment | Moving Abroad | self-care

Moving Abroad: Quirks, Habits and Routines [2022]

ByTCKlaire October 8, 2022December 1, 2022

Sometimes it’s impossible to relieve the stress of moving abroad. Although, there are times when it is possible. I have…

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Canada | Moving Abroad | self-care | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | US

When The Lights Go Down In the City [2022]

ByTCKlaire September 24, 2022November 16, 2022

And the sun shines on the Bay. Oh, I want to be there in my City (to do chores that…

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Culture | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | UK

My TCK Stories of Queen Elizabeth II [2022]

ByTCKlaire September 9, 2022November 16, 2022

Been getting all the feels with the death of Queen Elizabeth II! I wanted to share some memories I had…

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Canada | Moving Abroad

No Posts for A While [2022]

ByTCKlaire August 13, 2022November 3, 2022

There’s too much going on right now. Problems came up with my Dad moving here. Let’s just say that Border…

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Culture | Entertainment

Rachel McAdams Movies- Repost [2022]

ByTCKlaire August 6, 2022October 29, 2022

I saw a new Rachel McAdams movie, so I decided to update the post I did about Rachel McAdams before…

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Culture | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | Travel

Little Miss TCK [2022]

ByTCKlaire July 30, 2022October 8, 2022

I couldn’t finish my Yosemite post so I decided to share the photos I created for the Instagram Little Miss…

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Canada | Culture | Entertainment

Calgary Stampede Anecdotes [2022]

ByTCKlaire July 23, 2022September 24, 2022

Last year, I avoided the Calgary Stampede like the plague because there literally was a plague happening. Therefore, I didn’t…

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Entertainment

Best Calgary Stampede Pancake Breakfast [2022]

ByTCKlaire July 16, 2022September 15, 2022

During the Calgary Stampede, small and large businesses around the city offer free pancake breakfasts. This year, Mum and I…

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Nature | Travel | US

California Wildfire Travel Guide [2022]

ByTCKlaire July 2, 2022January 19, 2023

After I did my blog post on travelling to Yosemite in July, I felt it was critical to do a…

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Nature

Visiting Yosemite in July [2022]

ByTCKlaire June 25, 2022September 15, 2022

The first time I visited Yosemite National Park was in July 2017. It was only a three-day trip, but it’s…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #12: Olympic Plaza Park [2022]

ByTCKlaire June 18, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: February 28, 2022, but have walked through it a few times before that. Location: Downtown Calgary Best Time…

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Canada

How To Take Care of Your Winter Feet [2022]

ByTCKlaire June 4, 2022September 15, 2022

After living in Canada for a year and a half, I have had to re-learn how to do foot care….

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #11: Carburn Park [2022]

ByTCKlaire May 28, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: October 7, 2021 Location: SE Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: It depends on what kind of…

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Canada | Moving Abroad

After 20 Months, I Have A Surprise! 🎉🥂 [2022]

ByTCKlaire May 21, 2022September 15, 2022

Can you guess what my surprise is? No? Yes! After 20 months of living in Canada, we will finally be…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Parks #10: Sue Higgins Park [2022]

ByTCKlaire May 14, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: October 7, 2021 Location: SE Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Any time, especially for dogs! Arriving…

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Culture

Protected: From Monarchy to Republic [2022]

ByTCKlaire May 7, 2022October 14, 2022

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #9: Reader Rock Garden [2022]

ByTCKlaire May 5, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: September 5, 2021 Location: SE Calgary (at least this one is clear!) Best Time of Year To Visit:…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #8: Eau Claire Plaza [2022]

ByTCKlaire April 22, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: August 21, 2021, September 24, 2021 Location: Downtown Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Any time there’s…

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Canada | self-care

From Self-Care Challenge to Well-Being Days [2022]

ByTCKlaire April 16, 2022September 15, 2022

Hi everyone! Hope you are all preparing for a lovely Easter! I’m going to have a relaxing Easter and do…

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Canada | Moving Abroad

Best Material Possessions in the Past 1.5 Years [2022]

ByTCKlaire March 20, 2022September 15, 2022

Before I start, I want to say that it’s not a sponsored post. This is just what I have found…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #7: Prince’s Island Park [2022]

ByTCKlaire March 12, 2022September 15, 2022

Date visited: August 21, 2021 Location: Downtown Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: This was a good time to…

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Culture

War in Ukraine [2022]

ByTCKlaire February 27, 2022September 15, 2022

I’m sure by now, you all know what is going on with Putin declaring war on Ukraine. I felt it…

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Canada

Best Winter Humour [2022]

ByTCKlaire February 22, 2022September 15, 2022

Humour never fails to keep me going during winter! There are lots of things that one can do to stay…

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Canada | Moving Abroad

Trying Hard to Feel Anything But Devastated [2022]

ByTCKlaire February 16, 2022September 15, 2022

In the movie Julie and Julia, Julia Child talks about trying to feel anything but devastated when she and her…

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Canada | covid-19 | Holidays

My 2022 Goals [2021]

ByTCKlaire December 31, 2021September 15, 2022

The reason why I say 2022 Goals, is because there is too much hype around New Year’s Resolutions. As I…

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Canada

Best Photos of 2021 [2021]

ByTCKlaire December 21, 2021September 15, 2022

This is my last post of the year, and I wanted to showcase the best photos of 2021! January: From…

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Holidays | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | UK | US

Third Culture Christmas [2021]

ByTCKlaire December 11, 2021September 15, 2022

Third Culture Christmas is a guest post I sent to Tall Blonde Tales for Blogmas! Here it is in all…

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Canada | covid-19 | culture shock | Moving Abroad

Dos and Don’ts At Hospitals During COVID-19 [2021]

ByTCKlaire December 3, 2021September 15, 2022

After my recent family emergency, I felt it was important to say some things about how hospital etiquette has changed…

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culture shock | Moving Abroad | self-care

Medical Emergencies while Abroad I: My Story [2021]

ByTCKlaire November 6, 2021September 15, 2022

Whew! I have a lot to say on this subject. Dealing with medical emergencies while abroad is one thing in…

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Canada | culture shock | Third Culture Kid (TCK)

One Year in Canada! [2021]

ByTCKlaire October 19, 2021September 15, 2022

I moved to Canada one year ago! To all my followers, I want to say thank you for following my…

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Canada | self-care

Preparing for Winter [2021]

ByTCKlaire September 14, 2021September 15, 2022

Yes, I know it’s September, but the leaves started to turn in mid-August! Word is that it has to do…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #6: Lindsay Park and River Walk [2021]

ByTCKlaire August 27, 2021September 15, 2022

Date visited: August 9, and August 12, 2021 Location: SE Calgary. Or SW? I’m confused about that! Best Time of…

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culture shock | Third Culture Kid (TCK)

More on Divided Loyalties [2021]

ByTCKlaire August 14, 2021September 15, 2022

Hey everyone! After I wrote my post on Enjoying Sports as A TCK, I felt it was important to expand…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #5: Bowmont Park [2021]

ByTCKlaire August 2, 2021September 15, 2022

Date visited: July 14, 2021 Location: NW Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: This looks like a good year-round…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #4: South Glenmore Park [2021]

ByTCKlaire July 26, 2021September 15, 2022

Date visited: July 12, 2021 Location: SW Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Summer is beautiful, but I am…

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Culture

Enjoying Sports as A TCK [2021]

ByTCKlaire July 24, 2021September 15, 2022

Hey everyone! In honour of the Tokyo Olympics coming up, I wanted to share some stories about international sporting events…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #3: Sandy Beach Park [2021]

ByTCKlaire July 17, 2021September 15, 2022

Date visited: July 10, 2021 Location: SW Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Summer is the best time hands…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #2: Shouldice Athletic Park and River Walk [2021]

ByTCKlaire July 9, 2021September 15, 2022

Date visited: July 8, 2021 Location: NW Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Year-round. Best Time of Day: The…

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Calgary Parks Challenge | Canada | Nature

Park #1: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary [2021]

ByTCKlaire June 29, 2021January 2, 2023

Date visited: June 26, 2021 Location: SE Calgary Best Time of Year To Visit: Definitely spring or summer when the…

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