Tag Archives: expatriation

Repatriation: 5 mistakes I wish I hadn’t made

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Last week’s post was fun; I got to pat myself on the back for doing 5 things right when I repatriated. I’d love to leave you with the impression that I handled it all like a pro, but I made … Continue reading →

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Actually, some of my best friends are groundhogs

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Today is the 2nd of February, that most sacred of days which North Americans have been anticipating for what feels like forever. It’s the day that reveals our destiny…at least for the next six weeks. Yup, it’s Groundhog Day. For … Continue reading →

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No paparazzi please, we’re Canadian

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

All over Asia, people are talking about me. And my family, of course — especially blonde, blue-eyed Younger Daughter. Long before I moved to Singapore — before I had kids, even — Japanese tourists would occasionally stop me on the … Continue reading →

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Long live the Gingerbread Man

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

Much as I resent the ever-creeping boundaries of the festive season (Christmas decorations sharing retail shelf space with Hallowe’en candy, anyone?), I know I can’t postpone my Christmas planning any longer. Common sense tells me a few minutes of frenzied … Continue reading →

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Blessed are those who have found their passion

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

Today was the last equitation show of the season for Younger Daughter. She had high hopes for this show; she’s currently fourth in the overall standings and needed a good performance to push her into the top three. Unfortunately, today … Continue reading →

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My life as an au pair. Chapter 3: In which I reflect on what I learned

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

To recap the story so far: In my youth, I spent far too many months in a situation straight out of Dickens (only with much better food and slightly better hygiene.) My experience as an au pair in France was … Continue reading →

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