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When The Lights Go Down In the City [2022]

ByThird Culture Kid September 24, 2022September 24, 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]

ByThird Culture Kid August 13, 2022September 15, 2022

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

Canada | Moving Abroad

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…

Canada | Moving Abroad

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…

Canada | Moving Abroad

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…

Canada | Moving Abroad

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…

culture shock | Moving Abroad

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

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?”…

Canada | covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad

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…

Canada | Moving Abroad | self-care

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

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….

covid-19 | Entertainment | Moving Abroad

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

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…

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…

covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad

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…

Canada | Moving Abroad | Travel

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…

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

Expat Self-Care [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid June 30, 2020September 10, 2022

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