Coronavirus: Fed up and Far from Home
As I sit here in Doha, typing away on the laptop after fighting (and losing) with my children about homeschooling I realise how much lockdown…
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The positive side of lockdown
The past nine months have taught me a lot about myself, with the main takeaway being that I am stronger than I give myself credit…
View PostExpat Life, Coronavirus and feeling just a little bit flat
Seven and a half years ago we chose to leave the UK and start our expat adventure, albeit reluctantly on my part, since then we’ve…
View PostThe Claustrophobic Side Effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Seven and a half years ago I set off on our original expat adventure, with a six month baby in tow, to go and join…
View PostWhat it’s like going back to school in corona times
This morning I came down the stairs, at 5:47am I hasten to add, and found my five year old dressed and ready for school. Not…
View PostThe hidden costs of homeschooling in a pandemic
When schools were closed in March I had a mild panic over the things we didn’t have to facilitate their journey at home. We didn’t…
View PostThe Corona Diaries
When school shut on the 9th March 2020 my eldest immediately decided he was going to become the next wimpy kid. He was going to…
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