There is this Leunig cartoon that I just absolutely love. What are you doing? I’m using my device. What is your device? The sky is my device. Do you need to recharge it? No it recharges me. Every year when spring rolls around this is how I feel. After what feels like a lifetime of […]
My parents always told me that I was free to do whatever I wanted, but I was not free of the consequences of my decisions. Now that I’m a parent I’ve said the same thing to my kids. Yet, I tell my kids that their decisions affect not only them but those around them. We have […]
Do you remember the first time you had to give a public speech in front of your class? You properly felt really uncomfortable, nervous, scared and properly quite unsure of yourself. There is no denying that that’s how I would have felt. These feelings are ok and totally normal. Now think back to when you […]
If you love apricot chicken, then you will love this peach version. One day I was cleaning up my folders, reorganizing and just getting rid of stuff. That is how I came across this recipe. Looking at the ingredients I was like, well I have that, and that and that, hmm, I think this shall […]
I don’t remember the last time I visited a gym. It’s been a while. Sure I’ve done a few casual yoga classes, or done some laps at the pool, but other than that all my cross training gets done at home. We have a small house, so no I don’t have my own room dedicated […]
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel so unmotivated you don’t want to do anything, not even adult? Yeah, I’m hearing you, I’ve had a few of those days. Then there are days where the motivation hits you like the first coffee for the day, and everything is full steam […]
In the warmer months, I absolutely love granola. It’s my go-to breakfast food. It’s so versatile, as I can have it on its own, or on top of a smoothie bowl, or with some yogurt. Most recipes for granola, however, are laden with honey, maple syrup or some other type of sweetener. They are all well […]
Every year on January 1st, the majority of the population will set New Year’s Resolutions. By February 1st, many have failed or given up. It’s not for lack of trying. Most people aren’t taught how to set goals, and then action them. You can read about goal setting here. When I set a goal, I […]
Dear 10k distance, you and are just aren’t getting along. I think it’s time we break up. Having just run a 10km club event, and missing out on a personal best time of a sub 47min, I was feeling defeated. Sure there were factors; Not feeling 100% It being warmer than expected Rolling Hills Going out […]
Oooh did you see what I did there? If you haven’t already caught on I’m doing an 18 for 2018 project, To keep the 18 for 2018 theme going I thought it would be fun to do random facts about me. I’ve done similar things like this in the past. Like this one – Behind […]