I never thought of myself as a serial leap-taker or massively big dreamer, but I’ve realised lately that I actually am. When I reflect on my life and think about the number of times I’ve moved or changed big parts of my life, it’s been many. I’m sure a psychologist …
The best ways to recharge during the holidays
Holidays in my late teen and early 20’s use to involve 7-day all-inclusive trips to islands south of Canada, where the ‘all-inclusive’ had far more to do with the 8 drinks you could get at the bar at a time, than the food, sun or relaxing. At the time, I …
The best things from living in France for a year
We have just seen our one year anniversary in France come & go and it’s such a good time to reflect. We all say ‘how time flies’ on a regular basis, but I really can’t believe that it’s been a whole year since we arrived. For those of you who …
Why some people called me shortsighted and naïve
Many people called me brave, some courageous. Some would tell me how they’d thought about doing what we were doing, talked at length with their husband about it, but hadn’t acted yet. Some I also know would have called me shortsighted and naive. Why start a business, invest a lot …
Personal journey: Finding my sweet space where stress is low and happiness is at a peak.
We had a lot of reasons why we decided to uproot our family and move to France, many of which are quite obvious and most people nod and agree with. The list is lengthy…learning French, reducing stress levels, spending more quality time with our kids while they’re young, giving them …
School & sports teams a part of settling into life in France.
Wow, I can’t quite believe 3 whole months has passed since we arrived and it’s been 1 month in our ‘new’ home and almost the same time at school. Our first 2 months really were like a big holiday (with some crazy administrative tasks thrown in) but life has started …
Winding down is not so easy, here’s how I’m working on it.
Learning how to wind down, relax and do nothing after a corporate career and running your own business.
Stopping to smell the roses in between GPS arguments!
Slow down, you move too fast You got to make the morning last Just kicking down the cobblestones Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy I know it sounds crazy but I just haven’t been able to find the ‘time’ to sit down and write another post over the past week! …
The underestimated task of moving overseas with 3 kids.
Wow, we’ve almost done it. I say almost as we’re not quite at our destination but are oh so close (actually, I’m writing this in the car driving through the French countryside). We’re still alive to talk about it but holy moly, was that ever a big task! Making a …
Adventures in France: The Domestic Goddess I am NOT!
I’d wake at 445am, tip-toe into the bathroom, close the door and turn the light on. I’d left my clothes on the counter the night before, all ready to slip on after a quick shower. All that was left to do, if I wasn’t running late, was to put my …