Poetry. Mental Health. Wellness. Cooking.
What I've been eating end of summer edition! A bunch of you really enjoyed my last "What I've Been Eating Lately" blog so, I thought it would be fun to do another one. I think people really enjoy these lists because it helps us all have meal ideas for the endless meal planning and prepping … Continue reading What I’ve Been Eating Lately 2
This is a poem I wrote in the last two weeks, it isn't entirely right, but I couldn't help but share it anyway. Spring and summer turn to late summer. The bright and pale yellow light becomes a deep golden colour and reaches out across once green lawns. The grass now is somewhat straw-like and … Continue reading Late Summer Special Magic
Introducing my newest blogging series, Outdoor Adventures! Something you might not know about me is that I am a big camping enthusiast! I've been camping since I was a kid with my parents and have continued to do so into my adult life. It is without a doubt my favourite kind of holiday and something … Continue reading Introducing: Outdoor Adventures
A delicious and easy meal to enjoy in the warm months! Makes approximately 3 portions. I've really been enjoying "bowl-style" recipes. For example a black bean fajita bowl, stir fry bowl, or curry bowl. The idea of getting together a bunch of great ingredients, cooking them simply, and then casually serving them all together in … Continue reading Greek Inspired Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
So we are (more than) 6 months into 2022 already, how is that even possible? Lots has been going on in my life and I haven't had a lot of time to spend here in this little corner of the internet. So, I thought I would sit down and put together a life update to … Continue reading Life Update & 6 Month New Years Resolution Check-In
This is a journal of my thoughts and feelings during the pandemic of COVID-19. Part 19 - Written on May 3rd, 2022. It's been a while since I've written about the covid-19 pandemic. We've just crested another wave. Probably the highest rate of spread yet. Luckily, the hospitalizations weren't catastrophic. But still, so many people were sick. … Continue reading Covid Chronicles – Part 19 & 20
Talking about body image, self-esteem, and infertility. Content warning: some discussion of weight related insecurity. Last week was National Infertility Awareness week (April 23rd-29th, 2022). The perfect time to talk about the many impacts and struggles faced by those struggling with infertility. For some background, I've never been someone with perfect self-esteem or confidence. As … Continue reading Am I Just Defective? Body Image & Infertility
HBLogs is turning 2! Celebrating 2 years since the creation of HBLogs. I can't believe it has been 2 years since I started this written journey. I started this little spot on the internet because I had always loved writing and had this dream to share it with the world. It started as a total … Continue reading Celebrating HBLogs Birthday
This poem is dedicated to fighting for climate justice and published on Earth Day April 22, 2022. Gentle water lapping on the lakeside,water like an aged mirrorreflecting the soft colours of the evening sky. Blue tinged with soft pinks and yellows,the scene so still.A tiny moment in timespent reflecting on life's louder moments. A beautiful … Continue reading What World Will Be Left?
Ah, the changing of the seasons. The turning of the globe,the shifting of the sun in the sky.The never-ending circle and cycle. Ever changing, ever growing, ever dying. We anticipate, we embraceand we grieve your rhythms. You reflect the churning within us all. Your chapters of darkness.Your chapters of light,of shedding and letting go,and of … Continue reading The Changing of the Seasons
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