Rounding the bend

It feels great to be near the end of this journey. I have loved studying for this post-degree. I am thrilled to have new opportunities on the horizon. I am awaiting the sense of accomplishment when that final transcript is complete with great excitement. Mostly, I can’t wait to get my life back in balance. … Read more

Olympic dichotomy

I have very mixed feelings about the Olympics, and especially the funding that goes into it. I love the patriotic spirit that people show during the Olympics, and I love the showcase of incredible athletic talent. I also value the excitement around physical activity that it promotes with children. I don’t love that so much … Read more

Navigating the world of community work

I am about one third through my field placement for my studies and am beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed at the task I have set for myself by the end of my placement. I am completing my placement in the office of Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament, who is a New Democrat and has … Read more

Trish speaks out against ignorant views of so-called x-weighted EXPERT

Speaking from experience… ceilidhontherun posted on Paul Plakas Talks About Fibromyalgiaceilidhontherun says:..of someone who is not overweight has never been overweight and in fact when signing up for x-weighted as a method of motivation to get back on track was not given a goal because according to x-weighted I am within my healthy bmi, I … Read more

Back in December I decided to stop running temporarily as it seemed to be aggravating my shoulder/neck strains. I have switched to walking until I feel healthy and fit again. It’s been a difficult transition as I just don’t feel like I’m getting much of a workout from walking, and have felt little motivation to … Read more

My vision…

This is a very romantic picture of being in business, I realize. But they say that one should envision things as you wish them be, as if they were already as such. This is how I want my dream to unfold… I get the girls off to school then arrive at the shop early in … Read more