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I AM A PROUD MOTHER

Paula Barreca Barnes

Here I am a week before Christmas, and I am incredibly excited to have all the family back together again. I know I have spoken about it before, however as the kids turn into young adults, the time we spend together becomes less, as they now have their own commitments. I am forever envious of my friends who have children still to this day living under their roof. Living at home was always the norm in our household growing up. We lived with our parents until the day we wed or at least bought

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
MY SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FOR MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION

Paula Barreca Barnes

MY SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FOR MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION I often get asked what my favourite city has been to live in so far. I have enjoyed pretty much everywhere for many different reasons. Sure, some places are more challenging than others. Whether it’s a language barrier, weather temperature or the culture shock you are faced with, every location brings a new adventure and a unique experience, so do your best to enjoy the time you are there (because it is not forever). Here are some of my

Thursday, December 13, 2018
The emotional rollercoaster we experience as a boarder parent

Paula Barreca Barnes

Most of the time I am singing praises of my children at boarding school. They have thrived in many ways, and they have accomplished many things, doing it all on their own and discovering a new culture that they are suppose to know already, right? They are Aussies, but being an Australian abroad is not quite the same as being an Australian, living and breathing the Aussie Culture. My children have ridden the emotional roller coaster many times, as I am sure others have. Having two children now

Tuesday, December 04, 2018
My Expat Christmas Necessities

Paula Barreca Barnes

With Christmas around the corner and having my family here with me this year, I am in planning mode, which makes me realise it doesn't matter what country we spend the holiday season in, we only need the Christmas necessities to make it feels like a proper family Christmas. SO HERE IS MY LIST OF MUST-HAVES FOR MY CHRISTMAS A Real Christmas Tree - yes I know, this can sometimes be troublesome, especially if have decided to spend Christmas abroad, and yes it can also become expensive as some

Tuesday, November 27, 2018