Calgary to California: The Day We Should Have Had the Accident
Fasten your seatbelts! This is going to get rough! Dad and I drove from Missoula to Wendover, Utah via Salt…
Calgary To California: Part I
The day I left for California was exactly two years from the day when I arrived in Calgary. The mixture…
Goodbye Calgary
I just realized I never did my Goodbye Calgary post. It got thrown against the seatbelt when I did. I’m…
Road Accident- Stranded in Reno
Dad had to say, “The van is undrivable” to anyone who needed to know it. I had a cracked rib,…
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Road Accident- Story [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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Moving Abroad: Quirks, Habits and Routines [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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When The Lights Go Down In the City [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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No Posts for A While [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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After 20 Months, I Have A Surprise! 🎉🥂 [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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Best Material Possessions in the Past 1.5 Years [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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Trying Hard to Feel Anything But Devastated [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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Dos and Don’ts At Hospitals During COVID-19 [2021]
After my recent family emergency, I felt it was important to say some things about how hospital etiquette has changed…
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Medical Emergencies while Abroad I: My Story [2021]
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 | covid-19 | culture shock | Moving Abroad | UK | US
Finances: Part II- In Transition [2021]
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say before starting this post that I have had trouble with my self-hosted website…
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Entertainment | Moving Abroad | self-care | Travel | UK | US
Crossing A Border? Here Are Some TCK Pro Tips! [2021]
Who has had a supremely pleasant experience crossing a border where the officers are kind, welcoming and let you in…
Canada | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad | Nature | self-care | UK | US
Third Month Theme: Rest, Reflect and Observe New Things [2021]
I’m about 80% settled here! There’s more time to relax! I can reflect more on how the last three months…
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Second Month Theme: Hot Mess and Confusion [2020]
After the euphoria of the first month wore off, some things went upside down for a while. Here’s what really…
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Flying Internationally and Locally During COVID-19 [2020]
I decided not to tell the whole story of my trip to Calgary from California via Vancouver in one whole…
Canada | covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Entertainment | Holidays | Moving Abroad | Nature
First Month Theme: Is This A Thing? [2020]
I have been here a month now, and the most common question I ask myself is, “Is this a thing?”…
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Canada | covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad | self-care
Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 2 [2020]
Quarantine is done and my Mum and I are officially healthy and cleared to go out and explore! The first…
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Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 1 [2020]
At this point, Mum and I only have a few more days of quarantine left and so far, we’re still…
Expect the Unexpected [2020]
I know I said I would be taking a short break from the blog, but then I got inspired. It’s…
Moving Abroad | self-care | UK
Finding Ghosts [2020]
Before I start this post I just wanted to say that I am going to be rather busy this month….
What I’m Doing While I Wait to Move [2020]
Yes, I have chores to do to prepare to move. However, this time, I have had a lot more free…
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Pain, Fire and Other Moving Upheavals [2020]
When you’re moving overseas, there are going to be massive changes to your plans. That is inevitable. Something that seemed…
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What I’m Looking Forward To [2020]
I have been saying lately, “I can’t wait to try my first poutine!” There have been a lot of stressors…
Culture Shock/Reverse Culture Shock [2020]
Update: I may be moving soon! Haven’t set a definite date just yet, but watch this space! My passport took…
Moving Abroad Finances: The Basics [2020]
Money: Taboo right? Well, let’s be real here. If you don’t have a handle on your finances before, during, and…