I drove a route this weekend by myself that I have a strong connection to. In my parents car and later by Greyhound bus, I memorized roads and landmarks along the way, many of which have not changed. I later rode shotgun with my husband to Riding Mountain National Park after the days of the … Continue reading Hiking, Blessings, and Loving Everyday
I cycled 21 km today in support of mental health at Ride Don't Hide 2017. This is the second year that the community ride in support of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been in Winnipeg. I was met with sunshine, clear skies, and a cool breeze. It was the perfect cycling weather. I was … Continue reading Ride Don’t Hide
Asha and Arya are straight up my favourite pals to be with on a trail. There is a solitude that I like when hiking but I don't like to be completely alone. I enjoy the company of my family and friends but when I am alone there is more of an opportunity for self-reflection and … Continue reading My Hiking Pals
This week was a week that I needed absolute silence. Laughter annoyed me. Yelling made me anxious. Talking irritated me. The sound of any and all noise made me just want to curl up and be by myself. I had tasks that I needed to complete in the evenings but silence in my bedroom was … Continue reading Silence
Mornings are hard for me. I have a difficult time leaving the safety and comfort of my cocoon. The first thoughts that I usually have when I wake up are related to the previous days mental struggles, which in turn makes me feel anxious with the start of the new day. I wish I didn't … Continue reading The air in the morning
My morning yesterday started off incredibly hectic and in the pit of my stomach I felt a crushing anxiety start to reach over my entire body and mind. There was a snowball effect of issues that in my mind kept mounting. I have a hard time dealing when circumstances outside of my control spin out. … Continue reading My Hectic Perspective
My original Saturday afternoon plans consisted of hanging out at a book store with a cup of tea. The weather all week had been calling for 80% chance of thunderstorms, however much to my delight the storm passed and the skies called me for a hike. I picked up my friend and headed east for … Continue reading Life Goal: Hang Out on More Large Rocks
One of my goals this year is to camp, hike, and explore places that I have not been to before. Unless some place really calls for a repeat visit, I'm spending my time exploring some where else. My outdoor bucket list for 2017 is full of mostly new experiences. The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail was … Continue reading The Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail
I had the opportunity May Long Weekend to hike a very small portion of the Trans Canada Trail near Nutimik Lake in the Whiteshell. With fishing on our mind, we went to Sturgeon Falls instead of continuing along the Trans Canada Trail on Pine Point trail. The weather this past weekend was full of cold … Continue reading Adventure on the Trans Canada Trail
I have been sober for one year and three months. My anniversary is February 14th. On a day that is commercially sold as romance and love, I decided to love myself more than I ever had before. It is the day that I decided to rewrite my future and give myself a stronger chance to … Continue reading Celebrating Sobriety
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