Saddle Up, Sister
“Great things never come from comfort zones.” – Unknown Dear First Time Expat Me, You are in for a real roller coaster ride, sister. Shit...
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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
- Apr 5, 2017
- 3 min
HOME is a feeling, not a place.
Summer is coming! I digress. I am in the midst of summer vacation planning. Remarkably, I’ve already got quite a bit booked…and I’m...
mytheoryonblooming
- Mar 28, 2017
- 2 min
Blogger Recognition Award
While I was in mid-swig of my G&T a couple of weeks ago, the lovely Emily, from The Expat Mama (www.theexpatmama.com), nominated me for...
mytheoryonblooming
- Mar 7, 2017
- 4 min
The #Expat Tag
Thanks to my virtual friend, Sandra, over at the blog, Going American (you should definitely go check it (www.going-american.com) and her...
mytheoryonblooming
- Feb 7, 2017
- 4 min
I Am NOT A Trailer
Lately, I feel like I have been hearing the term “trailing spouse” an awful lot. When I look at my fellow “trailing spouses” whom I am...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 15, 2017
- 4 min
The First 3 Months: A Success
We’ve made it through our first 3 months in South Africa. I’m not going to lie and say it’s been all rainbows and roses (I hate when...
mytheoryonblooming
- Oct 4, 2016
- 3 min
#JoburgMove2016
This week is the official beginning of #JoburgMove2016. I mean, I’ve sold nearly every electric item we own except our computers, a hair...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jun 23, 2016
- 3 min
Father’s Day
In the past 5 weeks, my girls and I have seen my husband for like, um…a total of 5 minutes. My hardworking and awesome husband is...
mytheoryonblooming
- Mar 15, 2016
- 3 min
Small Engine Repair
A few weeks ago I prepped for a girls weekend away with my college friends. Each year we travel to a destination to discuss our book...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 31, 2016
- 3 min
The Return To 1987
T My darling daughters are 6 and 8 years old. They are seriously adorable (thank God), so that is saving them. I love them so very much....
mytheoryonblooming
- Jan 8, 2016
- 2 min
My Pants Are TOO Tight
I also turned 38 this year. I’m not one of those people who really cares about age. I mean, you can’t change it…so don’t fret it. But,...
mytheoryonblooming
- Dec 11, 2015
- 2 min
The Dowager
Anyhow…My friend, Rosie, calls me The Dowager…as in The Dowager of Grantham. There are things that come out of my mouth on a daily basis...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 26, 2015
- 2 min
Gravity Still Works
I will give you the highlights… I was wearing 4 inch wedges. The pavement was made of cobblestones. I was on my way to change my clothes...
mytheoryonblooming
- Aug 28, 2015
- 3 min
Unfriending
I like Facebook, but I do not live for Facebook. I check it in the morning while watching the news and drinking my coffee, or in the...
mytheoryonblooming
- Aug 4, 2015
- 2 min
The Dilemma
Have you ever been lost? Not like being lost in your car and your spouse won’t pull over for directions kind of lost. But, the kind of...
mytheoryonblooming
- Apr 8, 2014
- 5 min
The Constant
Okay, so I need to have a moment to let it all out. My dog died on Thursday. I know some of you aren’t “dog people”, and might not get...
mytheoryonblooming
- Dec 16, 2013
- 5 min
I Know How Bill Murray Feels
Have you ever woken up one day, and realized you really have nothing to do? It’s actually not a bad feeling. It’s like a little mental...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 29, 2013
- 2 min
Off Beat
Since moving to Mexico, I have had to become a morning person…something that I am naturally not. You see my children are picked up by...
mytheoryonblooming
- Sep 19, 2013
- 2 min
AAAHHHHH!
So, it’s been a month almost six weeks since we arrived in the land of chiles and mariachi. I must say it’s a lot different than what I...
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