Lately most have us have been stuck in a form of limbo: when will we get to go back to work? When will things return to normal? Am I allowed to leave the house? Will I get shamed for going for a walk? (Seriously, the shaming needs to stop - here in BC we're encouraged… Continue reading Being in Limbo is a Curse
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Change the Attitude, Change the Outcome
Last weekend we celebrated my husband's 30th birthday. We're not huge gift givers, but for the changing of the decade birthdays we do make an effort. Last year he bought me a bike when I turned 30, and this year we decided to take a nice weekend trip away to a resort village. Note: this… Continue reading Change the Attitude, Change the Outcome
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
The Madness of the Housing Market in Vancouver
What my current savings could pay for. Living near Vancouver was not always expensive. My parents moved to the suburbs because it was far more affordable, but even then they were able to pay 20% downpayments with ease. They only rented one property (right after my mom moved over from Toronto) and after that each… Continue reading The Madness of the Housing Market in Vancouver
Secondhand Thoughts 