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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Canada | Culture

Eighth Month Theme: Blogversary, Second Shot, and News [2021]

ByTCKlaire June 27, 2021September 15, 2022

Before I start this post, I wanted to say that it’s officially my blogversary! Yes, my blog is one year…

Canada | Nature

My Most Canadian Story (So Far) [2021]

ByTCKlaire June 18, 2021September 15, 2022

Hey all! Been taking a break right now to focus on my health so I have been slow in coming…

Canada | UK

Winter: London vs. Calgary [2021]

ByTCKlaire May 10, 2021September 15, 2022

I get so many questions about what winter has been like in Calgary compared to London, so I decided to…

Canada | Culture | Third Culture Kid (TCK) | US

First Collab Post: English Dialects [2021]

ByTCKlaire April 27, 2021September 15, 2022

Hello everyone! This is the first collab post I have done! Please welcome Pooja Gudka from Lifesfinewine. Our post…

Canada | covid-19 | US

COVID-19 Shot #1: All Pfizer-ed Up! [2021]

ByTCKlaire April 25, 2021September 15, 2022

I got the COVID-19 shot! Get my pun about being all Pfizer-ed (fired) up? I thought of it while I…

Canada | covid-19 | Nature

Sixth Month Theme: Slow Spring and Time for Health [2021]

ByTCKlaire April 18, 2021September 15, 2022

After I published my last post, I found out my stay in Canada got extended! Here was the surprising thing:…

Canada | culture shock | Entertainment | self-care | UK

Fifth Month Theme: Spring? What? [2021]

ByTCKlaire March 28, 2021September 15, 2022

This is my weirdest month so far! Plus, I had some culture shock going on. Read on to find out…

Canada | Culture

Fourth Month Theme: Okay, It’s Cold! [2021]

ByTCKlaire March 1, 2021September 15, 2022

I just lived through temperatures in the -20s and -30s for the first time ever! How did it go? Read…

Canada | covid-19 | Moving Abroad | UK | US

Finances: Part II- In Transition [2021]

ByTCKlaire February 15, 2021September 15, 2022

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say before starting this post that I have had trouble with my self-hosted website…

Third Month Theme: Rest, Reflect and Observe New Things [2021]

ByTCKlaire January 28, 2021September 15, 2022

I’m about 80% settled here! There’s more time to relax! I can reflect more on how the last three months…

Canada | covid-19 | Culture | Holidays

My First Holiday Season in Calgary! Beautiful! [2021]

ByTCKlaire January 1, 2021September 15, 2022

My Mum and I knew from the day we arrived in Canada that my Dad couldn’t come to visit us…

Canada | Nature

Weird Winter in Calgary. Um, what? 🤔[2020]

ByTCKlaire December 20, 2020September 15, 2022

I wonder if this post will bust some stereotypes about Canadian winters. So, here goes! Before I Moved: Okay. I…

Canada | covid-19 | Moving Abroad

Second Month Theme: Hot Mess and Confusion [2020]

ByTCKlaire December 9, 2020September 15, 2022

After the euphoria of the first month wore off, some things went upside down for a while. Here’s what really…

Canada | Culture

Marda Loop Justice Film Festival [2020]

ByTCKlaire December 4, 2020September 15, 2022

In mid-November, I got a library card at the Calgary Public Library! One way I feel like I’m really settling…

First Month Theme: Is This A Thing? [2020]

ByTCKlaire November 19, 2020September 15, 2022

I have been here a month now, and the most common question I ask myself is, “Is this a thing?”…

Canada | Culture | Holidays | UK

Lest We Forget 🌺🇬🇧🌺🇨🇦🌺[2020]

ByTCKlaire November 10, 2020September 15, 2022

It’s Remembrance Day tomorrow! I wish I could experience all the regular traditions here, but I know the public celebrations…