“It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” Lena Horne When Halle Berry paid tribute to Lena Horne at the Oscars this year and made reference to this quote I couldn’t help but see the parallels between travel and life. For anyone who has ever carried a backpack you’ll… Continue reading
Yesterday I learned 3 important lessons: patience is overrated, spontaneity can be dangerous, and flexibility is the key to happiness. Of course there is some humour and “tongue in cheekiness” in this remark, but also some truth. While I have been striving to be more patient all my life, I find that being practical, assertive,… Continue reading
Today we spring forward and set our clocks ahead an hour. That’s supposed to mean we lose an hour’s sleep, but I held on to mine this morning anyway. We could all use the extra rest. Now that spring is in the air it got me thinking of the dewy smell of the fresh earth,… Continue reading
Life has been busy for me lately, very busy. I barely have time to do menial and necessary chores like laundry and grocery shopping, but of course I need to fit them in somehow. A girl’s gotta eat, after all. With all my attention being stripped away for work and duties and chores, I’ve been… Continue reading
After a lengthy hiatus, late last year I restarted doing yoga and committed to a regular practice as one of my resolutions for the New Year. This decision has been one of the greatest things I could do for myself as it’s allowed me to create a more balanced and healthy life. I normally spend… Continue reading