Is it a midlife crisis? Or just living in the messy middle?
I’ve been doing some quiet reflection lately. And now it’s time to voice what I’ve realized — life in the messy middle is really fucking...
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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
- Jul 24
- 5 min
Nothing Compares To You
I’m sure you’ve watched reels or read posts stating, “Don’t compare yourself to others.” Oh, okay. Thanks for the tip. I’ll quit doing...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jun 21
- 4 min
It's Hot, and I'm Unmotivated
For those living in the Northern hemisphere, it's now officially summer - I'm writing this on June 21st, the longest day of the year. The...
mytheoryonblooming
- May 30
- 4 min
If You Steal My Sunshine
The weather has been absolute trash this spring… I mean just awful. When I began to write this message to you, I was sitting in my house...
mytheoryonblooming
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Breaking Up With Meh Is Hard To Do
For the last couple of months, I’ve been feeling all sorts of meh and I haven’t had any clarity around what my next personal project...
mytheoryonblooming
- Mar 1
- 3 min
It's Not About Being Lucky
Every time you walk into the gym, which is sporadic at best, you see the same woman smashing a tough workout. She moves with precision...
mytheoryonblooming
- Feb 20
- 6 min
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...
mytheoryonblooming
- Feb 1
- 3 min
WE DON'T SAY, "I LOVE ME" ENOUGH
It's funny how the words, "I love you," roll off your tongue so easily when speaking them to others. When's the last time you said, "I...
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...
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