I have reached my 2020 reading goal of reading forty books!

Banana Bread, the one things I bake.

The End of Year Reflection section of the Unbound Planner is one of the many things I love about this product.

As much as I am always sad to see summer end, I find excitement my “fall reset.”

This week’s meal prep is a Lentil Vegetable Soup made in the slow cooker.

I find myself in a constant battle between “real” books and e-books. So, I recently decided to purchase a Kindle Paperwhite.

I've just finished listening to the Harry Potter books on audiobook, narrated by Jim Dale. It served as an escape from the constant news of the spreading virus, the constraints on our regular lives and the losses being faced.

I have a small fascination with tiny homes and we were much in need of a small getaway, so when I came across tiny home rentals in Fernie, B.C. we set off on a little adventure.

I re-read “Educated” by Tara Westover in preparation for my book club, taking my time to try and pay attention to more detail. Educated is a memoir of Westover’s life, beginning in the mountains of Idaho with her family and continuing as she steps into the world of post-secondary education and her journey into independent adulthood.

I’ve been struggling lately to do as much reading as I usually would be. I’ve gotten stuck on giving second and third chances to books I am not enjoying.

For many years I’ve said that I’d like to learn how to play golf and yesterday I had my first lesson!

Exercise has always been a relatively regular part of my life, lately, I have been in a bit more of a slump in this realm of my life. So, I’m looking to get re-motivated and feeling more enthusiastic and accomplished in my workouts.

I am beginning to incorporate some small self-care routines, maybe once a week, to create a pocket of time to practice some mindfulness more regularly.

“Boundaries,” a term I never even heard until I started training to be a psychologist, and now I use it countless times a week.

"The Things We Cannot Say" is the first book I've read by Rimmer, it was a beautifully written story full of raw emotion.

It’s so important to notice the little things in our lives that bring joy. I took some time to reflect on this and came up with five things in my life that fill my heart.

We’ve all been waiting for this moment when our lives could begin to go back to “normal.” Alberta has started re-opening stores, services, restaurants and bars, and I have to admit, I have mixed feelings. I am looking forward to seeing people in person and accessing services; however,  I also feel unsettled at the prospect.

Generally, when we think of long-distance relationships, we think of those of the romantic type. I moved from almost one end of the country to the other nine years ago, at the time expecting to move back East. I am happy with my life here; however, this means I have many long-distance relationships.

I am officially working from home. I made this choice in hopes that by eliminating the constant need to be aware o fly surroundings, distance from others, and hand washing, I would reduce at least some stress.

My Unbound Five Year Journal arrived today, just in time for the start of the month!