I am allergic to nuts-the kind that grow on trees. As such, there are things in life that I have not tried. On more than one occasion, I have asked others what certain tree nuts taste like. It’s always funny to watch their reaction because it often begins with a puzzled look […]
Tag: God
Confessions of a Failaholic.
Betray someone. Check. Let greed get the best of you. Check. Deny your closest friend. Check. Judge others by comparing how good you are because you’re not as “bad” as others. Check. Do something you’ve been warned and asked not to do. Check. Doubt. Check. Worry. Check. Worry on repeat. Check. Hold grudges. Check. Focus […]
Hidden in the Spotlight
When life hands you lemons, squeeze every ounce of juice out to make lemonade, lemon pasta, and so much more! “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are are.”-Bill Widener When the unexpected happens, it is a test of one’s character, resolve, and willingness to push through or… be pushed around. […]
Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)
Hello beautiful souls, Happy New Week/Long Weekend (depending on what country you are reading this from). Here in Canada, we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Drew and I decided years ago, that our lives would be about ThanksLiving-living in gratitude each and every day. Thanks for the big things and thanks for the little things. Thanks for […]
Restoration Software
There is something about having a fully charged phone when I’m heading out for the day. Call me crazy but it excites me when I see that my computer is fully charged, my iPad is fully charged, and my phone is fully charged. It’s a knowingness that I. Am. Ready. The thing is, this doesn’t […]
Tips for Traveling Light…
It is September 1st, 2015. How is it already September? Maybe you’re not surprised by how fast time seems to pass. I sure am. Yet when I look back upon the past 8 months, I am constantly in awe with where it began and where we are. It also makes me crazy excited for what […]
When I Find Myself Lost…
The other night, Drew, my pops, and I were out in Niagara Falls to catch the nightly fireworks show. It was dark out and the there were TONS of people everywhere awaiting the show to begin. At one point, my eyes were drawn to a little boy who was looking around and calling out for […]
Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)
What do YOU see? (Thank you to my beautiful mother-in-love Andrea for sharing this beauty!) Only in Fairytales? How about if I told you these beauties are a plane ride away? One man’s trash is another man’s treasure…check out what these brilliant folks created using produce that were headed for the trash! A Father […]
Do You Dare?
We can do better. The number of patients in our (expanding) cancer wards are proof. We can be better. The fact that poverty, racism, and war still exists are proof. We can live better. Technology, design, accessibility of everything and to an extent everyone, are proof. So where do we begin? We…begins with me-the me […]
Half-Ass Help(er).
After a late night a couple of Thursdays ago (due to unexpected events), I woke up Friday morning on the tired side and with a full day ahead, I knew that I needed to lie down for a bit. So after our morning routine, I popped my head in to let my mum (who was […]