Sharing my adventures as I navigate life
Dreams can come true. But, we need to work at reaching those dreams. This year once again proved that growth happens when I step outside my comfort zone. The comfort zone might be unpleasant, yet many of us are willing to stay in unpleasant situations for fear of change. How many times do we tell
Late last year, I turned 60. Birthdays often make me reflect on the year that was, and what I hope the new year brings. It’s also a chance to celebrate another trip around the sun. I was determined to celebrate this new milestone in style. So, I started to plan my celebrations early. Since my
This is the story of how my 2021 was saved by serendipity. Remember 2021? Much like 2020, 2021 was a dumpster fire of a year for the most part. The pandemic kept dragging its butt and making life miserable for all. 2021 threw us many challenges: the highly contagious Omicron reared its ugly head and
May 1, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of my mom's death. My mom was young when she died - 69 years old. The year leading up to her death and the months following are a blur. Twenty years later, my heart still races when I think back to 2000-2001. Those were the most stressful years
I guess it took a pandemic to get me to write again. For months, I've wanted to write, but every time I sat at my computer, the screen remained blank. But that changed recently. For several weeks, we have been living in exceptional circumstances, as we are all trying to find a way to deal
One week ago, I ran in my second marathon. This was a very different race from the one I ran two years ago. In 2016, I ran it as a personal challenge. As someone who’s never been athletic, I wanted to see what I was capable of. The motivation this time was different. I wanted
What was I thinking back on New Year's Eve when I decided to sign up to run a half marathon? Oh, yeah, I was bored! Ha! Boredom and me are not a good combination! But, I'm not one to quit, so I need to wrap my head around the fact that in 9 days, I'll
I love weekends. After all, who doesn't love time away from work? I love the opportunity to relax and socialize. I don't mind running errands. Hell, I don't even cleaning the house. I know. I'm weird! Most of us have experienced Sunday night blues. After 2 days of fun, the prospect of going back to
Have you ever wanted to write a letter to your younger self? What advice would you give yourself? I’ve thought about this lately. I recently had a birthday, not one of the milestone ones, but something about this birthday made me stop, look back and think “damn, I wish someone had told me some things.”
As a Canadian, Remembrance Day has a special significance. We wear a poppy to honour the veterans who made sacrifices for us during both world wars. Every year, as October ends, we start to see the poppies. Veterans sell poppies at the local malls. When my kids were little, I’d explain why we wore a