I have a drinking problem. Not a rock-bottom, completely dependent on alcohol to function kind of problem, but a comforting glass or two every night, plus social drinking on the weekends kind of problem. Boredom, excitement, celebrations, bereavement: all opportunities to drink. I can't remember the last time I went for a week without having… Continue reading Now May Be My Sober Chance
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Optimistic Thoughts for the Future
Be calm, be optimistic, be kind. Headlines are screaming at us, people on social media are spreading bad information, influencers are trying to convince us it's all fine, and no one can seem to talk about anything else. The coronavirus has not only made many people very sick, it has gripped our collective imagination and… Continue reading Optimistic Thoughts for the Future
Setbacks are Inevitable
You have to love governments - they really know how to bring the hammer down hard on you. I was coasting along, having had a lovely May long weekend, feeling good about life, when a letter came in the mail. Not thinking too much about it (I'd paid my taxes on time, and got a… Continue reading Setbacks are Inevitable
My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
So lately I have been becoming very lazy. About once a week I'll text my husband, ask him what he wants for dinner, and I'll get the response along the lines of: "I don't know. What do you want?" I'll look at the uninspiring contents of our fridge and suggest sushi/Thai/Indian/literally anything that doesn't involve… Continue reading My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
The weather has turned, and boy oh boy is it about time! In my particular area we went from 9 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius in about a week, after a particularly long and cold winter. Barbecues were being dusted off and fired up at an incredible rate this past week, and suddenly everyone… Continue reading Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
The Spending Bug Bit Me
I pride myself on being incredibly frugal. I've managed to save up a reasonably large amount of money by not buying clothes I don't need, finding cheaper vacations (camping for the win!) and having a cash diet for fun money every month that in theory should keep the credit card bills down. Lately, however, my… Continue reading The Spending Bug Bit Me
My Entry into Self-Care
Self-care has always been something I laughed at women's magazines over. It seemed to mean going out on shopping extravaganzas, shelling out hundreds or thousands on spas and holidays, and never actually addressing what you were supposed to be doing. Throwing money at an issue is probably not going to make it go away -… Continue reading My Entry into Self-Care
Houseplants and Finances – Who Knew?
As I stared at the once-beautiful remains of my latest victim, I realized that I had accomplished something that many think is impossible. "I did it," I thought, "I actually killed a frigging cactus." Yes, after a year of slightly overwatering it, my beloved cactus slumped in on itself one day and that was that. I like to think that I killed… Continue reading Houseplants and Finances – Who Knew?
Secondhand Thoughts 