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When I started my blog back in April of this year it was very much on a whim. I'd been thinking about starting a blog for years but had never really had the courage to do so. While I felt this drive to share my experiences and thoughts with the world I had a lot … Continue reading A Dream Coming True
The other day, I took it upon myself to sort through ALL of my old photos. I have accumulated so many in this social media age, thousands to be precise, but on my newest computer I hadn't bothered to sort them yet. It's a daunting task I've been putting off for months. But, I finally … Continue reading Embracing Change: A Shift in Mindset
Written on July 17th, 2020 1 month after reopening measures begin in Ontario during the pandemic of COVID-19. This is a journal of my thoughts and feelings. It's sort of weird at this point, I'm not sure whether to even keep calling these Covid Chronicles. With everything reopening, it's almost seems like people are over … Continue reading Covid Chronicles – Part 5 and 6
This past weekend we celebrated my husband's birthday. It was a different kind of birthday this year, as different as anything else it seems right now. We aren't able to celebrate in the ways we usually do or with all of the people we normally would. It can be hard to imagine how to celebrate … Continue reading 10 Ways to Celebrate When You Can’t Leave the House
As I talked about in my recent post on struggle I've been going through a tough time. I've been wrestling with some big questions that don't come with easy answers. Not so much a few blue days where I'm feeling down, but I'm in a season of my life where I need to ask myself … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Get Through Hard Times
I'm not going to lie, its been rough lately. There's a lot going on in the world right now, and there's also a lot going on for me in my personal life. It's been overwhelming. It's a lot. I'm okay, but I'm struggling. I'm not really ready or sure that I want to go into … Continue reading I’m Struggling, Isn’t That Enough?
Today is Canada Day. I'll start by wishing you, “Happy Canada Day!”. Or should I? For most of my life I've had a complicated relationship with Canada Day. I've not known exactly how I felt about it, and most of the time I was at least uncomfortable with it. Growing up, Canada Day was a … Continue reading Canada Day: My Complicated Relationship with My Native Land
I think most of us have heard it by now that self-care is really important. Taking time away for yourself to rest, recharge, and show yourself some love is very important for our emotional well-being, health, and happiness. I would like to say self-care can help us with our emotional well-being, can help to foster … Continue reading 5 Affordable Ways for Self-Care at Home
Written on June 19th, 2020 1 week after reopening measures begin in Ontario during the pandemic of COVID-19. This is a journal of my thoughts and feelings. I'm going to be real. It's been hard. Being on lock down for so long has impacted my motivation and productivity. It has led to a lot of … Continue reading COVID Chronicles – Part 4
On June 7th, 2020 our family welcomed home a new member. Juniper “June”, a tiny 8-week old kitten. But we also said a final goodbye to another member, our cat Freckles who passed away a year ago in May of 2019. Sunday was a pretty special day. We drove about and hour and a half … Continue reading Welcoming a New Family Member and Moving On from Loss
