Today is my 42nd birthday. I love my birthday. I know a lot of people dread them, but I don't. Far too often, I hear others (mostly women) talk about how old they are. Yes, I hate how I sometimes feel like I look old and tired (especially when the botox has worn off, and … Continue reading #42 – Happy Birthday
Author: mytheoryonblooming
Life of an American expat living abroad, and the trials and tribulations of being a wife, mother, dog owner, and expat. This is my life. It's not always pretty, but sometimes it's pretty damn funny. The world is my home...So, come in and have a seat. Let's chat.
It is so fucking quiet in my house this evening. There are no squeaks of a clarinet being practiced or YouTube videos blaring from upstairs. I'm not used to the sounds of our new home breathing in and out yet. Even the dogs are slightly on edge with the creeks of the wind and the … Continue reading Unharnessing The Crazy
It’s fifteen minutes before the bell is due to ring and I’m maneuvering my car into a tight spot in the packed parking lot of my daughters’ school. I’m showered, dressed smartly, hair is coiffed (well, it’s blown-out) and I have applied makeup all before 8 AM (a small miracle in itself). I am sacrificing … Continue reading The Loneliest Person In A Crowded Room