I knew nothing about owning a home, or any property for that matter, as I have always rented based on how things were looking, and I thought I will most likely rent for the rest of my life. Here’s what I assume owning a home is like: There is a lot of dust everywhere. You…
.Everything I have Done to Impress Others or Myself (and How Successful Each was)*
*Just kidding. This is only a very small selection of the things I have done to impress others. I learned how to camouflage and blend in. (Successful) I learned how to play the game. (Successful) I learned to hit a baseball. (Successful and unsuccessful because it didn’t get me the date I wanted in 2006…
.Movie Characters.
Ultimately, do I think movie characters shaped me as a human? No, not entirely. That honour belongs to my parents, siblings, teachers, boyfriends, and tons of reading. But I do think that what we see on-screen shows as possibilities. Movies give us the lesson of what life might look like if you were like someone…
.The Idea is to Look Like an Idiot.
I do not, under any circumstances want to do Zumba with you. Workout classes, I am sorry to say, are the opiate of the already fit, or the already thin, if we are being quite honest with ourselves. I know. I know I am allowed to “go on my own pace” in theory. But in…
.True Ambition Tests.
People of every age are interested in bettering themselves. I guess with this in mind the majority chooses which profession to pick. Most professions require specific training and skills such as three years of military or police experience. Some, however, those a bit off the beaten track, must be entered in a different fashion. Since…
.Concerned Parents.
In light of the recent school changes with the Omicron mutation I have compiled a list of questions from concerned parents. Please submit your questions below. Maybe our school board (bored?) team will read and answer them. “If I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, will my newborn receive any immunity to Omicron while breastfeeding, and will…
.Worrying & Shamans.
Have you ever had an afternoon free, or even an hour you could be resting or doing something you enjoy, only to wither it away thinking about past disappointments, worry about the future, or replaying embarrassing moments or awkward conversations over and over? Many of us spend a lot of time thinking about something other…
.Tiny Health Habits for Body, Mind & Soul.
Times are tough right now and sometimes we need some small reminders of ways to support our mental and physical wellbeing. In today’s article, I am covering some very small healthy habits for the body and mind. Sometimes unexpected things happen in life and it can really throw us off balance or into a spiral…
.“We need to get back to normal,” they say, while I continue to live my life normally, as throughout this pandemic.
“We need to get back to normal,” they say, while I continue to live my life normally, having barely changed my behaviour and lifestyle—or faced any of the horrifying consequences millions of other people have—during the entirety of this still-ongoing pandemic. “You cannot buy clothes or shoes anymore unless you have 2G,” they say at…
.MICROBIOME 101.
Microbiome whaaaaat? What is she talking about now? Well, let me enlighten you. Science is now showing how powerful our microbiome is, and how it influences many different areas of our body. In today’s post, I am covering what the microbiome is, why it’s so important, and 5 ways to support it. If you’re like…