A Recipe for Lemonade

I make no secret of how hard this expat journey has been. I am an honest woman and I am neither ashamed nor embarrassed by my emotions and how I feel about things.

On Top of the World

I remember when we left our home for our new life.

The Jewel in My Day

On the weekend I was walking down the staircase and I could hear ‘you are my sunshine’ ring out through our condo. You see our boxes had just arrived from home and through the cheerful noise and happy mess that now filled our home, FB’s lovely little jewelry box had been found and this is […]

Finding our way

It is Easter and most of Manila shuts down during these few days. It is a good time for reflection and just taking some time out to catch our breath.

Experiencing the Water

The first few days in Manila have been challenging. Working against the clock to get things organised. We are tired, the children are getting stressed and culture shock is setting in.

See you on the other side

It is our last night in Perth, and a time for reflection. Celebrating the journey so far and looking forward to what lies ahead.

Under no illusions

In our last night in our home, it is time to reflect, to remember and to prepare for what lies ahead.

A Love Letter

This is a love letter to my friends, on the eve of leaving. How I will miss you.

The Decision

How do you make decisions? When a life-changer comes at you, what do you do?

Discovery

Our scoping trip to Manila was an interesting time for me.