The Art of Squishing Bananas
On occasion living in Europe has its perks – Wintersportsferien happens to be one of them. That’s a big ass word for...
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CLAIRE HAUXWELL
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My Theory On Blooming
On my blog, I discuss my personal and unique expat experiences, being a mom to two teenage daughters and whatever else pops into my mind. I share my crazy because I'm betting someone 5000 miles away is feeling the exact same way as me. I promise it will be like talking to a friend – funny, vulnerable, and totally relatable.
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mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 8
- 3 min
2023 Word of the Year
My Word of the Year is ROOT. I know, you’re thinking, “Really? Claire buys into the word of the year BS?” And well, yes, I do. I’ve done...
mytheoryonblooming
- Oct 1, 2022
- 4 min
Finding Life's Sweet Spot
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. But, I’m not one of those pumpkin spice adoring autumn lovers. I like the cooler temps (which...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Word of The Year
The phrase ‘Word of the Year’ gets a lot of hype each January. It’s very trendy to pick a word and try to live it for the next twelve...
mytheoryonblooming
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
You really have no idea.
Last weekend I posted a quote on my Instagram story… I hate it when people assume your life is easy just because you don’t talk about the...
mytheoryonblooming
- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
Conversation Starter
Real conversation is a lost art. It’s been replaced with two-word texts where sentiment has been swapped for emoticons and tone is...
mytheoryonblooming
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
I am a dandelion.
I am a dandelion. Most believe I am nothing but a pesky weed pimpling the lush lawn of life. That couldn’t be farther from my truth. I am...
mytheoryonblooming
- Apr 12, 2021
- 5 min
Boundaries, Empty Threats and Teenagers
This morning my eldest daughter learned a lesson about punctuality and I learned about setting boundaries. Raising kids is not for the...
mytheoryonblooming
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Expat Grief, Distance and Unfortunate Circumstances
Living abroad comes with a long list of challenges, from learning a new language to figuring out how to drive on the other side of the...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Gift of Time
I often hear people talk about the gift of time. I feel like this idea is kind of a joke. During 2020, I had more time on my hands since...
mytheoryonblooming
- Dec 12, 2020
- 6 min
Shattered
I was sitting at my desk this morning, drinking my coffee, skimming the news headlines (if that’s what we are calling them these days),...
mytheoryonblooming
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
Tick Tock
I have learned to choose my battles more wisely. It’s taken me long enough, but it’s good that I’ve finally given in to its wisdom. In...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 16, 2020
- 6 min
The German Test
“That was completely illegal,” I laugh to myself. I look in the rearview mirror as I finish speeding through the intersection. The...
mytheoryonblooming
- Aug 23, 2020
- 6 min
Momma Needs a Break
The summer holidays are winding down for us here in Switzerland, and we are on the eve of a new school year beginning. The local children...
mytheoryonblooming
- Mar 22, 2020
- 3 min
At Least We All Have Plenty of Toilet Paper
It’s just me and a bottle of Spanish Rioja, some acoustic jams and my headphones tonight because I just can’t engage right now. (There’s...
mytheoryonblooming
- Feb 19, 2020
- 4 min
It’s The Little Things
I’m going to be straight with you and admit the transition from South Africa to Switzerland has not been easy for me. I find myself...
mytheoryonblooming
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
The Obstacles Of Parenting
I had such a lovely day with my youngest daughter yesterday. She had a sleepover with her friend the night before, and even though she...
mytheoryonblooming
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
#42 – Happy Birthday
Today is my 42nd birthday. I love my birthday. I know a lot of people dread them, but I don’t. Far too often, I hear others (mostly...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 24, 2019
- 3 min
Unharnessing The Crazy
It is so fucking quiet in my house this evening. There are no squeaks of a clarinet being practiced or YouTube videos blaring from...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 17, 2019
- 3 min
The Loneliest Person In A Crowded Room
It’s fifteen minutes before the bell is due to ring and I’m maneuvering my car into a tight spot in the packed parking lot of my...
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