Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness can attest to how miserable it can be. For anyone who has the pleasure of not being chronically ill, allow me to say I envy you, and furthermore, that you probably have absolutely no inclination as to what it is like being sick or in pain all of … More Chronic pain and illness: an inconvenient burden for some
I like to think I have a relatively broad taste in music, and I can thank my parents for this. Growing up, my parents exposed me and my sister to a wide range of musical genres; country, classic rock, Motown, and classical, to name a few. My favourite genres now in my adult years are … More Disco Inferno: an enjoyable experience
Before anyone comes for my throat because it technically is not yet Fall, allow me to stipulate that I am entirely aware of this. It is still summer, and while Fall might not be here just yet, the sight of leaves changing colour and slowly falling has me excited for my absolutely favourite season a … More What are your favourite Fall activities?
I have never used pre-workout at any point in my life with the exception of this past summer. Granted, I’ve always been familiar with it and what it does, but I never really saw a reason for me to use it personally. Playing rugby this past summer certainly shifted my perspective toward pre-workout, however. Back … More Looking for some pre-workout? Try this
More often than not, I find myself scrambling to figure out what to make for dinner and get it on the table for me and my husband. It’s difficult to attempt to allot enough time to cook when two adults in one home both work full-time, so occasionally, my meals are not as elaborate as … More Looking for a simple dinner recipe? Read this
The idea of having floaters in one’s eye arguably seems like an extremely abstract and foreign concept to anyone who has never experienced them. If you’re someone who does not have floaters in your eyes, I envy you; if you are like me, however, and do have floaters in your eyes, you can attest to … More If you have floaters in your eyes, read this
I am an avid Amazon user, and while some folks might judge me because of that, I’m really not terribly concerned; I shop locally whenever I can, but as a matter of convenience and with two working adults in one household, sometimes Amazon comes in clutch. I’ve had mostly pleasant experiences with Amazon delivery drivers, … More How are your experiences with Amazon delivery drivers?
This past Sunday, my parents graciously took Blaine and me out for a lovely dinner. Before getting married, and when the economy was a little better, my family and I would go for dinner almost every weekend. I’ve grown to miss it quite a bit since moving out, so any opportunity I have to go … More Have you been to Crazy Canuck Smokehouse in Brantford?
I honestly feel as though cottage cheese is the recipient of a lot of unwarranted flack. I’m not entirely sure why, but the majority of people seem to be repulsed by the stuff and would rather stomach rancid lunchmeat. You’re quite welcome for that gnarly visual. I wouldn’t say I’m cottage cheese’s number one fan, … More Cottage cheese … pancakes?
This past weekend, Blaine and I had the pleasure of attending a wedding of longtime friends of ours. Blaine has been friends with the groom for many years; I went through high school with both the bride and groom; and furthermore played rugby with the bride back in high school. Needless to say, the couple … More Have you visited Stonewall Estates?
In yesterday’s post, I discussed acupuncture and provided a generalized synopsis of what it entails and some of the benefits it offers. I’ve had acupuncture done on my neck twice now since getting whiplash, which is what inspired the subject matter of yesterday’s and today’s post, but prior to a few weeks ago, I had … More The pros and cons of acupuncture
Acupuncture, while not at all a new concept, is one I have recently started to dabble in. I will admit that acupuncture is probably an avenue I would not have explored independently; rather, the specialist I am seeing for my concussion practices acupuncture, and he recommended trying it for my neck because I have whiplash … More Have you tried acupuncture?
Without creating or causing any unnecessary concern, I think it would be appropriate on my own behalf to acknowledge that I have dedicated a solid amount of writing material toward true crime shows as of late. I’m not exactly sure of how to offer an explanation for this uptick, aside from the fact that I … More Haven you seen ‘The Staircase’?
In case you’re new to my blog, allow me to say hello, and furthermore add that I recently got a severe concussion. If you follow or read my blog to any extent, you’re already aware of this, and I apologize for the redundancy. I got the first concussion toward the end of July and the … More The frustrating reality of concussion recovery
I would not be terribly surprised to learn that some people are not familiar with the expression red flag, aside from its literal, physical meaning. When people use this term, they’re not referring to an actual flag that is red in colour; rather, they’re referring to something or someone that has done something they don’t … More What do you consider as red flags?
Brain health, as a general concept, is a rather important one. I think we should probably all aspire to enhance our overall brain health and function seeing as our brains are so significant in regard to what they do, and, thankfully, there are more materials available now than ever before to do just that. I … More Looking to boost your brain health? Read this
I’ve said it before and I will say it again; regardless of how much preparation you undertake prior to visiting Costco, you will always end up grabbing items you were not planning on getting. You don’t go to Costco with a list – Costco provides you with your list. Or, rather, you don’t tell Costco … More Lucky Charms Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies: yay or nay?
I spend more time looking at Instagram reels than I would like to admit, but, occasionally, you stumble across one that actually shares some rather significant information. I came across one of these said reels yesterday and immediately shared it with my sister and husband; I was entirely unaware that iPhone offers this feature, and … More Is this emergency service enabled on your iPhone?
Upon contemplating whether or not I have ever encountered someone who is not a fan of Alfredo pasta of some variation, I came to the realization I haven’t, and for good reason; Alfredo is one of those things that most of us can unanimously agree is delicious, and from childhood through to adulthood, it always … More Let’s make Chicken Alfredo
The issue of not being able to fall asleep is a widespread and incredibly frustrating one. There are few things worse than lying in bed, wide awake, while the clock ticks away, serving as a stark reminder that you have to be awake in a matter of hours without getting any sleep. It absolutely sucks, … More Trouble falling asleep? Read this
I may shock some people with this information, but I have never had a Crunchwrap from Taco Bell. It is not at all a matter of not liking Taco Bell, or being unwilling to try a Crunchwrap; rather, when it comes to fast food, McDonald’s is usually my go-to, so I couldn’t even tell you … More When two worlds collide: let’s make Big Mac Crunchwraps
As I stated at the end of yesterday’s post, today’s will be an extension of our discussion pertaining to common knowledge that is not, in fact, so common. I figure putting this information out to the public is beneficial for anyone who was not familiar with it, and furthermore, to serve as a refresher for … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’ (part two)
Despite the name, it seems as though common knowledge is not, as a matter of fact, all that common. Granted, this varies depending on the subject matter of the common knowledge in question, but there is generalized information out there that all of us should be well-versed in, and unfortunately, are not. I thought it … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’
I first discovered the lovely Ilona Maher earlier this year to the best of my recollection. I think it may have been back in the spring, just prior to beginning my own rugby season; I followed a number of rugby-oriented social media accounts at the time to refresh my own knowledge of the game, specifically … More Let’s hear it for Ilona Maher
About a month ago, Blaine and I started watching a relatively new movie released via Amazon Prime titled The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We got almost halfway through it, but Blaine fell asleep, so I paused it where we left off in hopes of finishing it soon after. Alas, this thing called life seemed to … More Looking for an action movie that is actually exciting? Read this
Egg rolls are a common fan favourite in the realm of Americanized Chinese food. The Chinese food we savour and enjoy here in North America is not authentic Chinese cuisine, hence why I like to say it’s been Americanized; despite the fact the version we relish does not consist of true Chinese dishes and creations, … More Egg roll … bowls?
Since I’ve cooked my head to a rather extensive degree, I’ve found myself with some additional free time because I’m not able to work just yet. I’ve been trying to think of things I am able to do to maintain productivity, and while I do manage to keep myself fairly busy, sometimes I resort to … More Why can’t we leave well enough alone?
I realize the term fruit leather doesn’t exactly sound enticing, but please believe me when I proclaim it truly is. I will say that I would not recommend fruit leather to anyone who has weak teeth, because it is rather chewy, and furthermore, not to someone who doesn’t enjoy fruit. That would be a bit … More Fruit leather fan? Check this out
When my teammates quite literally surrounded me and took away my keys, I was somewhat forced to call my sister and ask her if there was any way she could come to the field, pick me up, and take me to the nearest hospital. My sister is incredible, and she did just that; we ended … More How much do you know about concussion recovery? (Part Two)
It is a bittersweet realization to acknowledge that my rugby season for this year has concluded. We played our final game on August 10th in Stoney Creek, and while I knew beforehand that this would be our final match, I wasn’t entirely prepared for how it would end for me personally. To provide you with … More Concussion recovery: how much do you know? (part one)
