None of the articles on winter running I read warned me about this
At the beginning of November, I wrote Here’s What I Bought For Running in the Winter. I thought I had all my bases covered. I had warm clothes, new “ice-proof” shoes, and a go-getter attitude. I’d done my research, and I read every article I could find about running in…
These 5 simple additions to your morning coffee could benefit your health.
I like my coffee black, plain and simple. Don’t get me wrong, I like all coffee and espresso, including milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, but my morning go-to is a black cup of brewed coffee. For the longest time, I was an overall supplement skeptic. I was confident in…
As a morning person, I always thought the earlier I got to work the better
I graduated with a job and a plan, or I was supposed to graduate with a job, and I had a plan for when that happened. …
The case for immersing yourself in something you love
For two weeks before the yoga festival, I was in excruciating pain. Lying down hurt, straightening my legs involved help from my hands, and my upper back was impossibly tight. I halved my weekly yoga practice and took a break from running. The iPad I used at work felt heavy…
The four bookish themes I’m ending the year with and reflecting on my 100 book goal
The air conditioning is off, the windows are open, and my alarm goes off before the sun rises. Judging by the number of sweaters and pumpkin spice flavoured goods cluttering my Instagram feed, the year is winding down with speed. …
A worthier adversary already knows every single move you make
That’s a picture of something most homes have, a doorbell. I remember when one of our neighbours upgraded their doorbell, and it was smart enough to ring when someone went on their driveway. Imagine that! You’d always know when someone was coming up to your house. Or when someone was…
You have a leaning tower of unread books and no motivation to read any of them; here’s what to do instead
Let’s call not knowing what to read reader’s block. All through elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school, I never experienced reader’s block. A majority of the time, 8-months, 10-months, or even all year long, someone else decided what to read for me. Some of my most memorable reads were E.B. White’s…
Video meetings can change how you appear to yourself
Do you ever wish you could see how you appear to others?
It sucks when we don’t know something is stuck in our teeth, spilled on our pants, or marked on our faces. Kick me signs aren’t funny, and neither is the mortification of having your skirt stuck in your…
The work we’ve done and how much we have left to do
I neglected the responsibilities of my first job for years. I don’t know when it started. It wasn’t a conscious decision made on my part, and at first, the repercussions weren’t obvious. I didn’t even recognize my role in the fallout. One day everything was fine, and the next day…
Letting the traditional novel take the back seat to peruse other forms
Good morning book friends! And a big thank you to Amanda Kay Oaks for letting me pen this guest post for What We’re Reading Wednesday.
My name is Kaitlyn. I’m from outside of Ottawa, ON, Canada, and I spend a lot of time reading. I’m reading right now as I…
