Hypermobility is a term that has recently gained a decent presence in my own vocabulary. I’ve always been a relatively flexible person, and seeing as I did gymnastics when I was a lot younger, I figured my flexibility sort of made sense, given that the sport isn’t exactly suited for someone more rigid than starch-washed … More What the heck is hypermobility?
In addition to not wanting to possess a bored pup because of their tendency to become destructive when they’re not stimulated, I figure most folks, like myself, would feel like better as a pet parent knowing how to entertain their dog. I know I don’t particularly feel too great when I know my dog could … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part two)
I figure it might be helpful to dedicate a post to how to keep a dog’s interest piqued now that we have established the signs dogs tend to exhibit when they’re feeling bored. While it’s helpful to be familiar with the behaviours dogs tend to display when they’re feeling bored, not knowing how to correct … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part one)
I’d like to stipulate that sharing information about how a dog tends to show boredom does not mean I am trying to shame anyone who is dealing with a bored pup. No one in their right mind wants to know, or learn, that their dog isn’t feeling terribly stimulated, especially if we had absolutely no … More If your dog is doing any of these things, it could be bored (part two)
Dogs and their incredible, unconditional love extend beyond the means of what we as humans really deserve. I’ve always considered dogs to be too good to us, hence the heartbreak once they’re no longer with us here on Earth. Dogs and their behavioural tendencies vary depending on breed, age, and environment, but it is important … More If your dog is doing any of these things, it could be bored (part one)
There is a possibility that you have caught wind of the fact that this October, author Sarah J. Maas will be releasing the next book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series, whether or not you have read any of her books. The woman is a literary wizard with a tremendous fan following, … More Recognizing the double standard of intimacy in books
It seems as though reading The Catcher in the Rye has stirred up an inner desire to read more books that are categorized as classics, and I am not upset about it. Did I love Catcher in the Rye? No. Do I regret reading it? Absolutely not. George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four is a text I … More Read or rid: ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ by George Orwell
Blaine and I have been chatting about going out for dinner together for a few consecutive weekends in a row now, only to have to change our plans due to unforeseen circumstances and alterations in events. We determined this past weekend that we were finally going to go, come Hell or high water, and I … More Have you been to Wimpy’s Diner?
Anyone who has been at the receiving end of a one-sided friendship can arguably attest to how positively miserable the experience is. When I say one-sided friendship, I’m referencing relationships between two friends which involves one friend putting far more effort into the relationship than the other. Of course, there will be points throughout life … More The importance of balance in friendship
I acknowledge that the name of the dish in today’s title is a wee bit vague, but bear with me. I wasn’t even aware of the proper term for what this recipe is for, but I am familiar with the dish in the sense that there is a restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario, called Lemongrass, that … More Let’s make Summer Rolls
Today’s post will be an extension of yesterday’s conversation regarding how to go about resetting or healing a dysregulated nervous system. If you suspect your own nervous system is in disarray, I encourage you to read this post and the two before it to learn more about signs that the nervous system is asking for … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part two)
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the nervous system regarding what it is and its significance. I would wager that more of us are walking around with our nervous systems in shambles than not, so I thought it might be helpful to share some information on the topic of resetting, or fixing, … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part one)
I think it is safe for me to say that it doesn’t require a medical Doctorate to comprehend the significance of the nervous system within the body. We might not necessarily understand all of its intricacies and the extent of their importance, but we can agree that the nervous system is an important one, and, … More Nervous system in shambles? Read this
To be completely and utterly transparent, I find the idea of chicken salad to be positively repulsive. When I say chicken salad, I don’t mean some lettuce or mixed greens with a nice roasted chicken breast on top; rather, I’m referring to the abomination of chicken salad in its traditional sense, often being slathered in … More You probably haven’t had Chicken Salad like this
While The Catcher in the Rye was not a mandatory component of my high school curriculum, I know plenty of people who did have to read it in their high school years, my sister included. I’m not sure why I didn’t have to read this for English class, but because it is such a well-known … More Read or rid: ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger
After being tossed around by numerous doctors and surgeons, I was finally seen by one who confirmed my ACL is completely torn. The MRI findings suggested it was almost a complete tear, but, as it turns out, the thing is completely dicked. My meniscus is also completely torn, and I also learned when the injury … More Is a custom ACL brace worth it?
When I was a kid, I was not keen on the idea of different foods on the plate I was eating from touching. I wouldn’t say I was extreme about it, but I did make my concerns clear to my mom when she was placing items on my plate for whatever meal we were enjoying. … More Let’s make Burger Bowls for supper tonight
I’m not exactly proud to admit this, but I consider myself to be an out-of-sight, out-of-mind person when it comes to specific cleaning jobs. For example, the outside of my microwave is spick and span, because that is what is visible to the human eye most of the time; the inside, however, has seen better … More Procrastinate cleaning the inside of your microwave no longer
When my dear friends and I met for our last book club meeting, I was selected, at random, to be responsible for choosing the next book we would read and discuss. I had been eyeing a text on Goodreads for a while, and because it sounded incredibly interesting, I opted for ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa … More Read or rid: ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa Johnson
If anyone is expecting an apology from me because our raccoon conversation has become a sort of miniseries, allow me to assert, respectfully, that I won’t be offering one. I’ve learned a solid amount of information about these creatures from writing these posts, and I’m hoping you can say the same for yourself if you … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part four)
When I composed the first post regarding raccoons and their interesting details, I was not under the impression that the topic would remain relevant for three separate posts. However, as it turns out, raccoons are far more interesting than most of us give them credit for, and while I may be isolated in my stance … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part three)
Raccoons are often at the receiving end of a lot of criticism and hate, but as I stated in yesterday’s post, I consider them to be positively adorable. Are they destructive at times? Yes. Does that warrant hating them? I certainly don’t think so. Raccoons are frequently sighted on our property, and while my dad … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part two)
While a lot of people tend to turn their noses up at the idea of raccoons, I happen to find them positively adorable, and I always have. They have garnered a poor reputation in the sense that they’re scavengers and will often raid someone’s garbage collection, but we’re all a little destructive from time to … More Let’s hear it for raccoons
When my dear friend, Jheri, loaned me her copy of a book titled Finding Flora, I knew immediately upon reading its synopsis that it would be one I would thoroughly enjoy. I don’t believe I was aware, however, of how much of an impact this text would have on me prior to reading it, and … More Read or rid: ‘Finding Flora’ by Elinor Florence
While I certainly do not consider myself to be a baker by any means, I do have a sincere appreciation for bakers, and for most baked goods as a whole. As much as I would like to envision myself as a productive and domestic woman, baking delights for my husband and myself, I genuinely cannot … More How about some Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake for dessert tonight?
Up until I destroyed my knee playing rugby, I had zero familiarity with the term prehab. I’ve heard of rehab, of course, but prehab is a term that has become rather well-known to me with my injury, and because I had no idea what the hell it involves, I thought I would offer an explanation … More What the heck is prehab, and why is it important?
If you happen to be of European descent, there is a decent probability that you have tried, or at least have heard of, croquettes. In my own words, they’re composed of deep-fried potatoes and shaped into a log of sorts, and sometimes they’re made with a protein, for example, chicken or bacon. Croquettes are positively … More Let’s make croquettes
Goodreads, as fantastic as it is, is not something I started making use of until I joined my book club. I knew it existed, but I never bothered to really investigate it or look into it in detail until my friends in my book club strongly recommended using it. I haven’t looked back ever since, … More Read or rid: ‘Broken Country’ by Clare Leslie Hall
In mine and Blaine’s home, the only lights in existence are pot lights and maybe one lamp, if that. We opted for pot lights to save space, as opposed to installing ceiling fixtures, and because these pot lights are on separate switches throughout the majority of our home, they’re easy to control because we can … More Looking for a subtle night light? Look no further
In yesterday’s post, I wrote about the book that our book club recently discussed and reviewed collectively. The gals in our book club all play on the rugby team I am involved with, meaning I know them well, and they’re dear friends of mine. After we concluded our book club, two of the gals informed … More Cheers to great friends
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