Originally published July 2015 I'm unapologetically Canadian which means I love hockey, beer and patios. Okay, I'm really over-simplifying and by no means do all Canadians love those three things but the stereotype is certainly true when it comes to me... I really do love them all three. And if I could, I'd put them... Continue Reading →
My Identity: How Being Denied Part of Me, Shaped Me
I love meeting new people and the sometimes random conversations that come from those meetings. Of course, I’m not lucky enough to have interesting conversations with everyone I meet but more often than not, we find a variety of topics to discuss. Recently, I met a couple of people on different occasions and for different... Continue Reading →
Maybe I’m Odd… and Other Thoughts on Race
This is another post inspired by random conversation. However, in this case, it was inspired by something I overheard rather than a conversation I participated in. I was in a coffee shop the other day and the group next to me was a little loud so it was hard not to hear them. The basic... Continue Reading →
My Bucket List – 2015 Version
**Updated: Feb 2016** Over the years my bucket list has changed as I’ve crossed some things off, added others and just no longer wanted to do some things as much. I’m sure that’s the same with anyone who keeps a bucket list… as known as my dreams, goals and hopes. Now I’m a list maker…... Continue Reading →
Being a Romantic… and being single
I'm a liar, a big, fat liar. Okay, perhaps I'm being overly dramatic but it is a bit true. And a bit not. Confused yet? I tell people I'm happy being single... and most of the time, I am. But the liar part of that story is that I want the dream - I want... Continue Reading →