I haven’t exactly kept my return to rugby after a ten-year hiatus a secret here on my blog, but allow me to remind you in the unlikely event you have forgotten. I played for roughly six years, starting in high school and playing for a couple of years after that, stopped for about ten years, … More Looking for some sports gear? Look no further than Iroqit
My mom, sister and I recently had a conversation about fish. Both my sister and I eat fish with Tartar sauce, however, my mother does not, and neither does my husband, Blaine. In Blaine’s defence, he has never really been a sauce guy. He prefers plain and, in my own humble opinion, boring, but who … More Here’s how to make your own Tartar sauce
I am fortunate enough to have access to a treadmill outside of a gym facility. My parents own one, and I am privileged to be able to use it whenever I please. I started running again last summer as part of my recovery from a severe concussion, and I’ve kept up with it in an … More If your treadmill feels off, read this
I’ve said it before, and I will happily say again how pleased I am with myself regarding my return to reading avidly. I went without the pleasure of reading for far too long, and now that my lengthy sabbatical has come to its conclusion, I can’t get enough of books. I’ve burned through quite a … More Looking for your next book? Read this
If you’re Canadian, you’re arguably aware of the upcoming Federal election to name the future Prime Minister of this country. Before we delve into the meat and potatoes of this post, allow me to clarify that I am not, in any way, shape or form, interested in your political party or candidate of choice. Politics … More Do your duty and vote
As we continue our discussion pertaining to the hindrance of a popped rib, this conversation has prompted me to consider how many times I have damaged my rib cartilage. I don’t think it is a great sign that I’ve lost count, so perhaps we will leave it at that. Despite how often I’ve had this … More Popped rib? Read this (part two)
Anyone who has had the privilege of experiencing a popped rib can attest to how positively miserable the sensation is. As soon as it occurs, you’re well aware of what you’ve done, seeing as the sensation is indistinguishable from most other injuries, and, sadly, once this type of injury occurs, it tends to happen again. … More Popped rib? Read this (part one)
If there are two things in this world my husband loves more than me, I am inclined to believe they would be hot dogs and pizza. I swear that Blaine could eat pizza daily for the rest of his life and never tire of it, and hot dogs are a close second. I should stipulate, … More Pizza … hot dogs?
Before anyone decides to judge me for dressing my dog in a onesie, please hear me out. If you read yesterday’s post, you will know that our dog, Lenny, was recently hit on the road by a trailer; the incident was entirely her fault, not to sound too harsh, but we are extremely fortunate and … More Looking for a dog onesie? Look no further
This past Tuesday was a rather hellish day for Blaine and me, but even more so for our sweet dog, Lenny. We rescued Lenny a few years ago now, and when she came to us she wasn’t quite a year old. She has grown and matured tremendously in the time we have spent with her, … More A gentle reminder to count your blessings
Occasionally, when I contemplate my childhood, I feel a sense of jealousy, as ridiculous as that sounds. When I was a child, my biggest concern was what my mom would be serving for dinner, or trying to stretch the limits of my bedtime in order to stay awake and watch just one more episode; when … More Don’t lose sight of what makes you happy
I suspect most people who possess taste buds have been to Montana’s at least once in their lives. I don’t think it is an exclusively Canadian restaurant chain, but, in the instance it is, I do offer my sincerest apologies to my American neighbours; without sounding too harsh, you’re missing out. I don’t go to … More What is your go-to Montana’s order?
I think it is common knowledge how important it is to start your day off with a good breakfast. I suspect most of us were inundated with this ideology from a young age by our parents or caretakers, much like I was, and the significance of breakfast makes sense; you want to begin your day … More Cake for breakfast? Yes, please
I’ve never really been one to consider myself an artistic person. Growing up, my parents were generous enough to enroll me in piano lessons, which I pursued for roughly six or seven years until I started to lose interest, and my sister and I were both involved in Hungarian dance (my sister still is to … More Feeling artistic? Lean into it
If you were to ask Google the question posed in the title of today’s post, it would answer you with two to three days as being the reasonable frequency to wash one’s hair. This seems like an adequate and relatively normal answer, and I would wager most people abide by this timeframe, give or take … More How often should you be washing your hair?
Despite how frequently I rewatch the same shows and series, every now and then, I am inspired to watch something new and, therefore, different. This instance of variety doesn’t occur terribly often, but when it does, I do my best to lean into this curiosity and allow myself to tune into something new and foreign. … More Have you seen “Alexander: The Making of a God”?
I am a firm believer that an individual can be both a cat person and a dog person without having to prioritize one choice over the other. I’ve never understood the notion of someone only liking either cats or only dogs, and honestly, I find the ideology to be a bit whack. Why the hell … More Considering adopting a cat? Read this first
I started to make dinner before I sat down to write this post, and one of the things I am currently cooking as I simultaneously write this is smoked cheddar sausage. I should arguably clarify that I am personally not cooking the sausage; my air fryer is. Blaine and I love smoked sausage, and we … More How about a Smoked Sausage Skillet for dinner tonight?
This past Sunday, Blaine and I were trying to determine where to go for dinner. We came to the realization that we hadn’t been for dinner together in quite a while and, therefore, should arguably do so again; we narrowed our options down and eventually settled on a restaurant we haven’t enjoyed for a little … More Have you been to Symposium in Brantford?
I recently saw an Instagram reel that broke my heart. In the video, a woman is describing her struggles with general socializing with others; she explains how for most of her life she has been told she is annoying, despite her best efforts not to be, and how when she tries her damnest to justify … More Stop trying to explain yourself to people who don’t matter
In conversation with someone recently, I was presented with a term I had never heard of before. Called oil pulling, the person I was speaking with recommended it to me because I was telling them about how I’ve recently started to have some issues with my own teeth in the context of staining. I was … More What the heck is oil pulling?
I have yet to meet a dumpling I don’t like. I must inherit my appreciation for Asian cuisine from my dad, because he, too, is a dumpling feign; he and I are the only ones in our family who enjoy sushi, so every now and then we have a little dinner date together. It isn’t … More How about some Dumpling Soup for dinner tonight?
It is my sincerest wish that these posts discussing low-maintenance plants assist others as much as they have assisted me with my own knowledge of which plants are best suited for those of us who significantly lack a green thumb. If anything, I think I possess a black thumb with my own personal history of … More Looking for some low-maintenance plants? Read this (part two)
My recent posts about plants that possess the ability to purify air while simply existing inspired me to pursue the topic of plants for today’s content. As opposed to further investigating the superpowers of plants, for example, their ability to rid roxins from the air, I thought I would share some low-maintenance plants for anyone … More Looking for some low-maintenance plants? Read this (part one)
I suppose it might be helpful to offer an explanation of a Valkyrie before we get much further in today’s discussion. In the context of Norse mythology, a Valkyrie refers to the 12 female warrior figures who guided the souls of deceased Viking warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla, their interpretation of a heaven of … More Are you familiar with Valkyrie mind-stilling?
Before we delve back into our conversation pertaining to air-purifying plants, I thought it would be appropriate to take a collective moment and offer some general thanks toward plants as a general concept. They’re pretty incredible, and while I’ve accepted I will never possess the tremendous green thumb my mom has, I can still appreciate … More Looking for cleaner air in your home? Consider these plants (part two)
The cleanliness and purity of the air we breathe is a topic that poses tremendous relevance to us all, unless you’re superhuman or some shit and don’t require oxygen to literally exist. Air and water are two things we as human beings require to survive, and the cleaner the air, the better, relatively speaking. Air … More Looking for cleaner air in your home? Consider these plants (part one)
Within the past few months, I’ve made a personal effort to consume more protein. It isn’t at all a matter of me not enjoying protein, because I’m a meat feign; rather, because I have increased my physical activity and another rugby season is approaching, I figure it might do me some good to build up … More Let’s make protein pancakes
Today’s post wraps up our four-part series pertaining to Easter and some perhaps uncommon knowledge affiliated with the holiday. If you enjoy Easter, here is hoping you enjoyed this series. If you don’t, no judgment, but I wager you arguably have not been enjoying this Easter saga if you have been following along. #sorrynotsorry Again, … More How much do you know about Easter? (part four)
If you had told me days ago that the topic of Easter and some interesting facts pertaining to it would extend over a three-day duration, I arguably would have snorted in your face. I’ve always been a snorter, and not the drug kind. I tend to snort when I laugh, but I find it a … More How much do you know about Easter? (part three)
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