personal finance, waste reduction, skincare, single living, and needlepoint; hopefully travel at some point in post-unprecedented times
This week I had some of one of those magic summer days where an amazing day just kind of falls together, the kind of day that hasn't been able to happen since 2019 and just how wonderful they are. It was hot on Monday, the high hit 36C, 40C in the sunshine, 104F and air … Continue reading Summer Spontaneity
We have a much better week of content this week, perfect for my first full week of work in two weeks. It also is worth noting that I wrote this while listening to the now 20 year old debut album from Avril Lavigne, so no, I can't chill out, and yes, that is what I'm … Continue reading Mid-Week Procrastination vol. 3
With Victoria Day weekend, May Long, May 2-4 whatever you want to call it, summer in Canada has officially begun, even if it is still cool and wet and this whole summer is predicted to be (good for wildfire reduction, not so great for summer fun). So it's time to think about all the things … Continue reading Summer ’22 Bucket List
This was a big month for using stuff up. Some of it makes sense, a few things I have been using since last November and some were purchases I had to make because I haven't yet got used to having to be prepared and planning ahead to avoid using plastic/packaged products. This is a great … Continue reading July Empties
So this little trip didn't end exactly the way I planned (more details in tomorrow's post!) but I had a great time, and I really loved getting into the city for a bit. I have 100% concluded that I am better in a city. I don't necessarily think that Thunder Bay is my home, but … Continue reading (Semi) Long Weekend in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Late summer is in my opinion, second only to the holidays for best season to needlepoint. It is so hot, and you have done most of your summer things and just want to sit by the water or in the air conditioning and stitch. Some of these are canvases I have in my stash, I … Continue reading Late Summer Needlepoint
It was a busy week and I think I've finally figured out why I have been so tired the past couple weeks. It is HOT and humid but there is no rain in sight to break the heat or help calm down the wildfires. It's 31 degrees C here, which is about as hot as … Continue reading Obsessions: July 17th
Y'all it is hot and sticky. It's that kind of heat where you only want to eat popsicles and Free-Zees and not move. I'm also dealing with a serious flying beetle and ant situation in my apartment so if anyone has any tips, I'm going to buy some Raid when I go grocery shopping tomorrow, … Continue reading Obsessions: June 5
This has been a very heavy week at work, I work with many Indigenous people and serve Indigenous communities and the news of the mass grave in Kamloops has hit them all very hard particularly and has hit the entire country very hard. We ended up scraping (appropriately and mostly my idea) my big project … Continue reading Mid-Week Procrastination
Thoughtful Millennial 