This past weekend, Blaine and I and his mom and dad attended a lovely wedding in Flamborough, Ontario. The groom is a friend and co-worker of Blaine’s, as well as Blaine’s dad, and we had been looking forward to the celebration since our invitation arrived in the mail. The now newlyweds chose The Earth to … More Looking for a wedding venue? Read this
I would wager that we have all, at one point or another, encountered a person whose situation is anything but ideal. Perhaps they’ve recently endured a tragic loss; maybe they’re struggling financially; regardless of their specific situation, sometimes, it takes an occurrence to meet someone who has been dealt a far shitter hand at life … More Putting things into perspective
I’m a little surprised with myself in the sense of how many of my recent posts have been inspired by Instagram reels, but surprise aside, we’re going to continue rolling with this creative inspiration. I’ve told you enough that coming up with new and innovative ideas for daily blog posts can become challenging at times, … More Short-term pain for long-term gain
I figure it is usually best to take any information gained via social media with a grain of salt. If sources and references are provided alongside an educational social media post, that’s wonderful; the majority of things we see on social media platforms, however, in an educational context, are often presented without any background information, … More Have you heard of the ‘let them’ theory?
Mental health is something I’ve been rather passionate about for many years now. Given I experience mental illness, as do some of my family members and friends, mental health and its advocacy are of tremendous significance to me, and considering the current state of the world, I feel as though it is something that should … More Why aren’t we talking about men’s mental health?
Whether you refer to it as marijuana, weed, the devil’s lettuce or another term, pot is a drug that has gained tremendous popularity amongst users in the last few years. Has marijuana always been used and enjoyed? There is a high probability of this, however, now that it is legal here in Canada, it has … More Do you know your weed preference?
This past Monday, I celebrated my 28th birthday. I feel as though I should stipulate that while I am more than willing to share my age with all of you now, I may not be so willing once I’m over 40. That won’t be for a while, though, so we should be just fine in … More Another year, another birthday
The month of May is a busy one for me and my family. Not only do we start planting some of our crops on our farm in May (some are planted earlier), but we also celebrate Mother’s Day, Blaine’s birthday, my birthday, our nephew’s birthday, and Blaine’s Dad’s birthday. My birthday and Blaine’s are four … More Read this to learn how to make homemade Dairy Queen ice cream cake
If you know me on a personal level, and have for a little while, there is a strong probability you are familiar with my love of Harry Potter. I don’t blame you if you don’t believe me in what I am about to say, but to the best of my recollection, I started reading the … More Can we leave well enough alone?
I am not a ghost hunter, although I probably would enjoy being one rather thoroughly. I’m not a supernatural expert, nor am I a demonologist; rather, I am someone who takes tremendous interest in things beyond our world, or human form, and because I’ve sustained this interest for several years, I’ve come to learn a … More Here is how to determine if you’re in the presence of something supernatural
This past Thursday, Blaine and I celebrated his 29th birthday. He isn’t exactly the type to willingly engage in celebratory birthday activities, so our festivities were pretty low-key, just as he prefers. Blaine has a sweet tooth but can be picky with his desserts. He is an avid fan of his grandmother’s chocolate pie, and … More Read this to learn how to make homemade chocolate pie
In case you’re unaware, this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. I imagine there are still a few folks out there scrambling to come up with some gift ideas for their mom, so I thought I would compile a list of some gift ideas to potentially help anyone out. Also, just as some useful advice for … More Read this for some Mother’s Day inspiration
I can say with confidence that my appreciation for rice has increased exponentially since marrying Blaine. I realize that’s a somewhat odd proclamation, but allow me to explain; Blaine loves rice and could arguably eat it every single day. I’ve always liked rice, don’t get me wrong, and seeing as I am preparing meals for … More Let’s hear it for rice
Occasionally, I get the impression that being a good listener is a skill that is harder and harder to come by. I have my own speculations about the reasoning behind this lack of attentiveness in the context of listening, but I do believe social media and technology have been significant perpetrators. Considering how much time … More How well do you listen?
This past weekend, Blaine and I attended an AC/DC tribute concert at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford, Ontario. The band in question calls themselves Hells Bells, and they’re actually the longest-running AC/DC tribute band in the world, according to their website. The band came together in Toronto in 1994. If you’re a fan of AC/DC, … More Hells Bells – the ultimate AC/DC tribute band
I often get the impression that Australia is a world of its own. They just seem to do shit their own way and refrain from allowing social norms and constructions to influence their way of life, and I think it’s rather admirable. One of my best friends is in vet school in Australia, and some … More Did you know this about Australia?
Upon sitting down to compose today’s post, I was once again met with some highly discouraging writer’s block. I think I sat and stared at my laptop screen for 15 minutes until, out of desperation, I turned next to Blaine (he was watching television in our room) and asked him for some inspiration. He pondered … More Need a new mattress? Read this
There are few things in this world that are worse than absolutely destroying a television series with poor writing. Unless you consider ruining a series with poor writing that was, up until a certain point, written exceptionally well. I’m willing to bet just about everyone could name a series that became an unfortunate victim of … More Can we stop ruining television series with poor writing?
I positively love jalapeno poppers. They’re tasty as hell and offer a delectable combination of crunch, courtesy of their breading, and creaminess, courtesy of their cheese-filled centre. Granted, you don’t know how hot they’re going to be until you bite into one, but that’s part of the experience. I cannot help but think of my … More Here is how to make some homemade jalapeno poppers
I’ve made mention of my family’s farming operation here on my blog many times, and I will probably mention it many more times still. Farming is a central component of my own life, my family’s, and our ancestors, so it is arguably something I’m going to discuss here and there. Our farm produces tobacco, ginseng, … More Do you know where your chicken comes from?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness of any sort is arguably aware of the countless frustrations that accompany it. Chronic illness can occur in a variety of forms and diagnoses, both in a mental and physical sense, and while different types of chronic illness do differ in regard to their severity, one … More Navigating through chronic illness
This past weekend, great friends of ours came to my parent’s place for dinner. This couple is primarily friends with my mom and dad, which is how I was introduced to them; in time, they have become wonderful friends of my own, Blaine and my sister as well. We often engage in stimulating conversation with … More Why are we still teaching Shakespeare in schools?
If you have oily skin, you may be inclined to believe that your skin doesn’t require any additional moisture. The idea makes sense, really; if your skin already resembles the bottom of a pan after cooking bacon, you’re probably not thinking about when to reapply said grease. While this belief makes sense in principle, it … More Looking for a reliable face moisturizer? Look no further
Anyone who has the privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware that I swear, and furthermore, that I swear a lot. I just fucking love swearing, ya know? I find it quite cathartic. Believe it or not, I never used to swear when I was younger, and thanks to a heavy … More Try these creative insults out
In case you’re new to my blog, I have Lyme disease. I realize that sentence is rather blunt, but I tell it like it is, my friends. If you’ve been following my blog to any extent, regardless of consistency, you’re probably aware I have Lyme disease because I write about it here and there. You … More Lyme flare-ups: a how-to guide
I consider myself to be a lot of different things, but a chef is not one of them. I enjoy cooking, for the most part, and I take pride in preparing food for myself and Blaine, meaning I don’t half-ass things when it comes to cooking, for the most part. We all have our days, … More Make this for dinner tonight
While I often communicate within my blog posts that life itself hasn’t necessarily been overly great for the past while, due to a variety of factors, I do realize how damn lucky we are when it comes to our planet and the incredible things it offers us. Nature, in essence, is awe-inducing, and some of … More How well do you know planet Earth?
Words, in principle, can be fickle. In trying to determine which specific words to use when trying to express a certain emotion or feeling, it can be challenging to identify which words will deliver your message in the best way possible; precisely, concisely, and clearly. English is a bitch of a language even for native … More Do you really know what you’re saying?
Blaine and I received a Roomba as a wedding gift from great friends of ours, and I absolutely love the thing. The time I am able to save while this thing is vacuuming for me makes it well worth the price, and because of the sensors the machine comes equipped with, I’m able to run … More If you own a Roomba, do yourself a favour and be mindful of dog poop
As of late, I have seriously contemplated the probability of anxiety and just how many of us experience it. I figure more people than ever are affected by this type of mental illness, arguably as a result of the pandemic, and I truly wonder sometimes if more of us suffer from anxiety than not, which … More Getting through rough anxiety days
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