2020 was a year we will collectively never forget. It was the year the world turned upside down and life as we know it came to a halt. Feelings of uncertainty, fear and anxiety challenged most of us. Today I’m reflecting on what this year has taught me, because as hard as it (and some of its lessons) were, I think I grew a lot this year. I ...
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A Career Decision
I've been working since I was 14 years old - through all of high school and college. When I moved to Houston as a Canadian citizen and was unable to work (legally), I was an almost full-time (32-40 hrs/week) "volunteer" at a local nonprofit, working in their PR department. I couldn't stand being at home "doing nothing" and not using my ...
All About Our Puppy Teddy + New Puppy Supply List
Teddy has been such a wonderful addition to our family and I'm so excited to write this post sharing the story of how we came to the decision to get a puppy. Our kids have been begging for a puppy for a couple of years now, but we weren't ready. With our busy lives, work commutes and the kid's activities, we just didn't feel we'd be home enough ...
Medicated.
I've been in therapy on and off throughout my adult life. In 2016, a year after giving birth to my son, I finally realized (or rather, admitted) that my anxiety was impacting my day-to-day life so significantly that I needed help. I saw a psychiatrist that specialized in postpartum women and was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I ...
How I Optimized Our At-Home Workspaces
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, many of us have found ourselves having to adapt to working from home. Our house doesn't have an extra room that could serve as an office, so we had to get creative, working within the spaces we do have. For the first few months, I worked at our dining table while Kevin opted for the couch (by choice - that's ...
The Silver Linings
I’m a worrier by nature and have been since I can remember. A global pandemic felt like something I was always prepared for as a “worst case scenario” thinker. Despite my perceived level of mental preparedness, I truthfully never imagined that we’d be home for so long, with no end in sight. The uncertainty of it really triggers me sometimes and I ...
My Invisalign Treatment: Before & Afters
When I started my Invisalign treatment in October of 2019, it seemed like I would have the aligners on forever, but it has gone by faster than I could have ever imagined. I was on tray 16/20 when the COVID-19 pandemic began. I was able to get the remaining 3 treatment trays from my orthodontist right before they mostly shut everything down, save ...
Our Weekday Routine: Work From Home Edition
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! We have been at home since March 14, with both Kevin and I working remotely and the kids being out of school. Needless to say, this has changed our day-to-day routines quite significantly and I've been wanting to share what our new normal looks like now that we've settled into this new reality. I've ...
My Fitness Journey, A Decade Later
It feels like everyone, everywhere is exercising at home right now out of necessity, but I think the shift to working out at home will have longevity (Peloton's sales are increasing, for example). Streaming workout platforms are convenient and cost-effective and I've found that consistency is more easily achieved when there are less barriers ...
Why We’ve Moved 4 Times in 12 Years + How We Found Our New Home
Last month, I shared that we bought our fourth house in 12 years and we couldn’t be more thrilled! What prompted the move after living in our last home for four years? Let’s go back in time a little bit. Our first home that we purchased before we were married was a two-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with one bedroom/bath on the first floor and ...