The thoughts that run through my head!
So I was listening to a podcast the other day about relationships after becoming parents and there were a few points that piqued my interest. Notably this idea that couples tend to treat each other like roommates more than partners/lovers once kids come into the picture. It got me thinking about my relationship, and relationships… Continue reading Relationship Roommate: Life After Kids
My whole life I've been told that success is measured by your title and how much money you make. Money is value and your value as a person comes from your contribution to your family and to society. With this in mind, I became a teacher - to have a career that was respected in… Continue reading Thoughts on: Making Home
Anyone else think of Ryan Gosling in the Notebook screaming this in the pouring rain, or is that just me? I was asked this question recently by my therapist. She then proceeded to tell me that I already know the answer, I just had to let myself believe it. I took a few days to… Continue reading “What do you want?”
Disclaimer: Any mention of mental health is personal and not meant to be taken as medical advice. Seek out professional help if you feel it is something that can help you. Talk about a punch to the gut! I heard this phrase in an Instagram Reel and it has been my mantra ever since: "every… Continue reading Thoughts on: Evolve or Repeat
Now I know the idea of a forever home isn't for everyone; some people are just nomads and that is a beautiful thing. Deep down I think I am meant to be grounded. As much as I want to travel the world, and see all of the sights before I die, my heart is sedentary.… Continue reading Thoughts on: Forever Homes
Ah... the holidays. Anyone else feel that way, or is it just me? I have a tenuous relationship with the holiday season and there are many reasons for that! For the sake of a relaxed and easy read, I won't go into my journey away from the Church and how that affected my bond with… Continue reading Thoughts on the Holidays
Let's not kid ourselves. I have never held a resolution and kept it. I have set small goals when I was younger and stuck to them but they never lasted more than 2-3 months. So let me start off by saying that these "resolutions" will not follow a set schedule or structure. They all centre… Continue reading New Years Resolutions
November 10th, 9:45am, partly cloudy and 3°C. The coffee is slightly warmer than normal today, thanks to my husband being home to brew a pot for us. However baby needed a pre-nap snack so of course my coffee cooled a bit. I should top it off with hot stuff from the pot. Also thanks to… Continue reading Sundays…
Sitting surrounded by baskets of clean laundry at first seems daunting. Two baskets are mine, one is for my son, and there's another basket and a half worth in the dryer for my husband. It's been on the "to do" list the whole weekend, and while I kept telling myself I would get around to… Continue reading Laundry
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