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...
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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
- 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...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 9, 2019
- 2 min
Breathe.
Breathe. This tiny one word sentence has been my constant mantra for the past month. Had I not been mindful of the need to take...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jun 30, 2019
- 6 min
My Big Bossy Opinion – Expat Limbo
The answer to the question, “Are you moving???” I don’t sleep well. I haven’t really had a good night’s sleep in a few months, unless...
mytheoryonblooming
- Nov 24, 2018
- 5 min
The Thanksgiving Lesson
This past week I traveled back to the US. My husband planned a surprise trip to see my family and a well deserved mom break… I was able...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jul 28, 2018
- 3 min
The Expat Holiday Blues
I don’t know what causes this phenomenon in expats. I suppose not everyone who lives abroad deals with this feeling of emotional limbo,...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jun 27, 2018
- 3 min
Expat Serendipity
One of my favorite words in the english language is serendipity. It’s defined as finding something good without looking for it. I think...
mytheoryonblooming
- Aug 25, 2017
- 1 min
Published: Expat Life Stages
Yay! I am officially a published writer. I’m so proud of this accomplishment. An article that I pitched and wrote for Global Living...
mytheoryonblooming
- Aug 10, 2017
- 5 min
Navigating the Waters of Expat Friendship
When I was a kid, I had a best friend who lived across the street. Since my teen years I have been a social floater, and those tendencies...
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