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Road Accident- Stranded in Reno

ByThird Culture Kid November 5, 2022November 5, 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]

ByThird Culture Kid October 29, 2022November 3, 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]

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

When The Lights Go Down In the City [2022]

ByThird Culture Kid 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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No Posts for A While [2022]

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

ByThird Culture Kid 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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Best Material Possessions in the Past 1.5 Years [2022]

ByThird Culture Kid 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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Trying Hard to Feel Anything But Devastated [2022]

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

ByThird Culture Kid 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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Medical Emergencies while Abroad I: My Story [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid 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…

Finances: Part II- In Transition [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid 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…

Crossing A Border? Here Are Some TCK Pro Tips! [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid February 4, 2021September 15, 2022

Who has had a supremely pleasant experience crossing a border where the officers are kind, welcoming and let you in…

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

ByThird Culture Kid 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]

ByThird Culture Kid 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…

covid-19 | Moving Abroad | Travel

Flying Internationally and Locally During COVID-19 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid November 29, 2020September 15, 2022

I decided not to tell the whole story of my trip to Calgary from California via Vancouver in one whole…

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

ByThird Culture Kid 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?”…

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Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 2 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid 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…

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Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 1 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid 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…

Canada | Holidays | Moving Abroad | self-care

Expect the Unexpected [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid October 9, 2020September 10, 2022

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]

ByThird Culture Kid October 1, 2020September 10, 2022

Before I start this post I just wanted to say that I am going to be rather busy this month….

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What I’m Doing While I Wait to Move [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid September 3, 2020September 10, 2022

Yes, I have chores to do to prepare to move. However, this time, I have had a lot more free…

covid-19 | Entertainment | Moving Abroad | self-care

Pain, Fire and Other Moving Upheavals [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid August 23, 2020September 10, 2022

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]

ByThird Culture Kid August 5, 2020September 10, 2022

I have been saying lately, “I can’t wait to try my first poutine!” There have been a lot of stressors…

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Culture Shock/Reverse Culture Shock [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid July 26, 2020September 10, 2022

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

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Expat Finances: Part I- The Basics [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid July 12, 2020September 10, 2022

Money: Taboo right? Well, let’s be real here. If you don’t have a handle on your finances before, during, and…

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