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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…

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…

Canada | 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

culture shock | self-care

Seventh Month Theme: Mishmash [2021]

ByTCKlaire May 20, 2021September 15, 2022

Hey everyone, didn’t know how to title this theme even though I gave it a lot of thought. It’s really…

Canada | Entertainment

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…

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 shock | Moving Abroad | self-care

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…

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?”…

Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 2 [2020]

ByTCKlaire November 3, 2020September 10, 2022

Quarantine is done and my Mum and I are officially healthy and cleared to go out and explore! The first…

Canada | Moving Abroad | self-care

Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 1 [2020]

ByTCKlaire October 31, 2020September 10, 2022

At this point, Mum and I only have a few more days of quarantine left and so far, we’re still…

covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad | self-care

Culture Shock/Reverse Culture Shock [2020]

ByTCKlaire July 26, 2020December 4, 2022

Update: I may be moving soon! Haven’t set a definite date just yet, but watch this space! My passport took…