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...
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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
- 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...
mytheoryonblooming
- Jun 18, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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...
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