@poets It's not a surprise that a lot of the things that happen to us throughout our lives (and how they make us feel) contribute a lot to how we handle situations or approach finding a solution, how we react to people in our lives, etc. @selfcarewithwall Think back to who you were 5 years… Continue reading it’s a two way street
consciously deciding where to spend your energy
It's 2022. And after what seems like the longest 2 years of life, I think a lot of people are looking to this new year hoping it brings some closure to the disastrous parts of 2020/21.... here's hoping. Probably middle of last year I became increasingly aware that so much of the thoughts and things… Continue reading consciously deciding where to spend your energy
we’re backkkkkk
hello hello! (to the probably 2 people who are going to read this) .... we're back! Oliver says Happy New Year! In case you hadn't noticed (which let's be honest you probably haven't) I took a bit of a hiatus over the past many months with a lot going on in life... (minus those playlists… Continue reading we’re backkkkkk
– the scientist (cover)-
The Scientist - Coldplay Sorry for the abrupt ending, this is why you don't record living on the edge with a battery of 4% folks 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdg7-u6k4NA
– waiting game (cover)
Waiting Game- BANKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffrM7rsQqiU
– renegade (cover) –
Renegade (Big Red Machine ft. Taylor Swift) - Jan 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGb-oCX-rsc
welcome to 2022- the soundtrack
december 2021 * tunes
– begin again (cover) –
Begin Again (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift - Nov 2021 https://youtu.be/WohnctINToA
no bad music november (2021)
– drive (cover) –
Drive- Halsey - Nov 2021 https://youtu.be/Th4RWVbXJxc
– all too well – 10 min version cover)
All too Well (Taylor's 10 min version)- Taylor Swift It was a vibe then and it still is now... still a fan fave! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjhr6DAHaSA
– light years (cover) –
Light Years - The National - Nov 2021 https://youtu.be/BB969JVujHI
spooky soundtrack (October 2021)
sweet september sounds (2021)
pandemic summer round 2 (july 2021)
– june jams (2021)
may music – 2021
all about the april tunes
as we hold our breath before the inevitable…
I feel lucky a great deal of the time to live in the Province of Ontario, Canada. But let me tell you, lately that is certainly not how I've felt.... If you don't live in Ontario, let me sum things up for you in a nutshell- it's a disaster. Our case counts of COVID19 are… Continue reading as we hold our breath before the inevitable…
and the third waves come crashing in
This past week has seemed like something crazy out of a sci- fi movie to be perfectly honest. A year in to this pandemic, and despite our optimism and positive outlook- it truly feels like we are moving in the wrong direction. I'm going to be straight up that this weekend (Easter weekend) I took… Continue reading and the third waves come crashing in
wildest dreams (cover)
march music
back at it!
I really wish that post above didn't seem so fitting with my life the past while but yet.. here we are.... You've probably noticed I was on a bit of a hiatus (sorry guys!) but had some other life things going on the last while that took priority. You know I don't like to post… Continue reading back at it!
drivers license (cover)
Welcome home Ollie!
This past week I brought home a new friend (who is costing me a little bit of sleep deprivation but he's cute so he's worth it)... thought I would share my newest member of the household- meet Oliver! Ollie is a Boston Terrier/ French Bulldog Cross- he is 8 weeks old and is settling into… Continue reading Welcome home Ollie!
feb feels – music edition
foods of february
HBH- Peanut Pretzel Magic BarsHeart Shaped Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Pizza & Chocolate Strawberries for V- DayLime- Chicken Taquitos & Taco Dipjust a yummy Chianti from one of my besties I finally had time to enjoy!Infamous "Tik Tok Feta Pasta" Cinnamon Sugar Amish Friendship Bread I've been trying to be a little better with the… Continue reading foods of february
the burden of irresponsibility
COVID-19 is feeling never ending these days... people are exhausted, tired of all the extra time and safety measures in place to protect each other and our communities, and peoples' faith is wavering. It is certainly hard to maintain all of these things long term, but we've all sacrificed SO much that it would be… Continue reading the burden of irresponsibility
the importance of self care
So here we are pretty much a year into this pandemic... many of us treading water (or at least that's how I feel a lot of days). I've taken some time the last couple weeks to just chill (instead of working at doing a million things like I normally do on the weekends) and I'm… Continue reading the importance of self care
minefields (cover)
reflecting on “#bellletstalk” day
Yesterday (January 28th) was #bellletstalk day- an initiative started in 2010 to bring awareness to mental health challenges and end the stigma of people struggling with their mental health and well-being. I know that yesterday on my own social media feed, there were many thoughts that were posed around sharing the #Bellletstalk video and the… Continue reading reflecting on “#bellletstalk” day
true colours brought to you by the pandemic
Well it's been almost a year since this whole thing "started" for many of us... hard to believe. At the same time it feels like the longest year of our lives, but honestly how has it already been like 10 months dealing with COVID-19? Tomorrow actually marks a year since the first case was reported… Continue reading true colours brought to you by the pandemic
jams of January
celebrating your accomplishments
I will start this post by saying that motivation has never really been a big issue for me.. I guess you could say I've always been a pretty driven person. It's pretty hard for me to remember a time where I needed people to remind me or prompt me to do things... and let's be… Continue reading celebrating your accomplishments
adios 2020! we bid you adieu
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjlS7uM52w/?igshid=m54rnnrgg0mj Well it is no secret that 2020 has been a tough year for many (if not all) of us. What I really hoped to be a breath of fresh air and great opportunity to focus on some self- care, self-improvement and overall well-being really had different plans. While it is really easy for us… Continue reading adios 2020! we bid you adieu
Sounds of December
– satisfied –
For all my musical theatre peeps out there- Satisfied (Hamilton the Musical) I'm no Renee Elise Goldsberry and my rap skills still need some significant work but here you go :)))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUWil97u6Hw
notes of november
this month's playlist is a bit of everything - some re-discovered oldies, and some new jams as we head into the festive season. Happy Listening! -C https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TXTzWaNiJQQysALjs7uFX?si=T_yCnF-7SuuuxcVuTP5LJw
northern bliss 🌲🍂
Hiya peeps! I've been a little MIA the last little while- but for good reason.. I took some time to reset and reconnect with myself because I've been feeling a little overwhelmed. This past weekend me & my "bubble" headed up North for a little isolated getaway. These days, that's pretty much the closes thing… Continue reading northern bliss 🌲🍂
spooky season vibes –
Some tunes to keep you going during the second half of pumpkin spice and spooky season! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1e46p7NhYuCYGyQ4qPrjbH?si=ad-cgM1LSWiIawk2PsH8WA
creamy coconut & butternut squash soup
Butternut Squash soup is a fall favourite for many, and is so simple to make at home! Doesn't require a ton of prep time but is delicious and hearty, and feels like fall! https://youtu.be/gliu2JnVHq4 Ingredients 1/2 white onion, diced fresh thyme 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium is best) 1 medium sized butternut squash salt… Continue reading creamy coconut & butternut squash soup
songs to start pumpkin spice season
here's what's been on repeat in the background while I've been sipping PSLs and curled up with a good book this month 🙂 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0anCJ3PqLjKMufIBN0LbdC?si=o4QdL2TsRQa4zYNtaSraRA
Learnings from RISE x LIVE- Happy & Healthy.
Most people who know me know that I have a serious girl crush on Rachel Hollis. But seriously This past spring they held a RISE conference in Toronto and I SO totally wanted to go. But my crazy life schedule didn't allow for that, and I was crushed. So you can imagine how incredibly excited… Continue reading Learnings from RISE x LIVE- Happy & Healthy.
classic tomato basil soup
Anybody who has known me for years knows that cooking was never my strong suit. To be fair, I grew up pretty spoiled with parents that were extremely good cooks, so there was little motivation to get good at it myself. But since I moved away, one of the staples that I have learned to… Continue reading classic tomato basil soup
Apple Tarte Tatin
Maple Apple Tarte Tatin - Recipe by HalfBakedHarvest I've been experimenting with some new fall recipes this year. I'll admit, I'm typically not much of a pie person, but this one was fun to make, and boy was it pretty! I have it under good authority from my family it was pretty delicious as well… Continue reading Apple Tarte Tatin
September is the right thyme for salmon
This is one of the easiest recipes EVER but also a favourite! If you are a salmon lover you have to give this a try. Super simple, and supppeeeeer delicious. The garlic butter makes the salmon extremely tender, and then contrasted by the tart lemon and flavourful thyme and sage. Ingredients: Fresh Salmon fillets (can… Continue reading September is the right thyme for salmon
– the last time (cover) –
The Last Time (Taylor's Version)- Taylor Swift - Nov 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMzhtzQVIgc
pursuit of passion 