Holy moly this year has been wild so far. We're at the end of April and I feel like I've run 10 marathons and been through 5 years. We’re headed into week 8 (of 12) of University and I am definitely still not on top of it. I just submitted my first assessment but need… Continue reading Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenthood and a WFH Job
Parenthood is a profound journey, marked by countless joys and challenges. A job being added into that mix, especially a WFH job, creates a fragile balancing act that requires a lot of patience and resilience. It's hard to juggle the responsibilities of raising kids while also trying to grow a career. But, with the right… Continue reading Navigating the Challenges of Parenthood and a WFH Job
Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals
Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe we're already in 2024! It feels like 2023 completely flew by - I honestly can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I'm excited for 2024! I had a huge 2023 filled with progress and exciting family events (namely having my 2nd child). I'm looking forward to… Continue reading Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals
My 2023 Book List
2023 is basically over! It's crazy how quickly this year has flown by. I haven't read as much as I usually do this year, but I compiled a list of the books I read this year! I've included Amazon links for each book if you want to suss them out for yourself! I loved some… Continue reading My 2023 Book List
From Pen to Paper: Conquering the Challenges of Writing a Novel Without a Computer
“My aim is to put down what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way I can tell it.” Ernest Hemingway I recently lost my access to a computer. When I had my second child it became increasingly difficult to sit down at a computer and write - I quite frankly… Continue reading From Pen to Paper: Conquering the Challenges of Writing a Novel Without a Computer
Welcome to the World: Embracing the Joy of a New Baby’s Arrival!
“A baby is an inestimable blessing.“ Mark Twain It has been a hot minute since I last blogged! I can’t believe how quickly the last few months have flown by, it’s taken me by surprise! I took a few months off to bond with the new family member and take some time resting and recuperating.… Continue reading Welcome to the World: Embracing the Joy of a New Baby’s Arrival!
Fireborn: Chapter One
I quickly ducked behind the crumbling walls. They had found me. I swore as the group of armoured people fanned out around the abandoned town. Someone from the last village must have tipped them off. I tried to stuff my dark red hair further into my hood. I loved my unique hair, but it was… Continue reading Fireborn: Chapter One
Unveiling Shadows: A Captivating Journey into the Pages of a New Novel
My next blog post is actually going to be the first chapter of my new project! It's taken a lot of time and planning to be able to start writing but it's exciting to start fleshing out the characters in their world. I started this project after a competition I entered a while ago. It… Continue reading Unveiling Shadows: A Captivating Journey into the Pages of a New Novel
Holidays Are Always Crazy Times
December - January is always wild! There's so much to do over this month-long span of time and honestly not enough hours in the day to get it all done! There's decorating, present shopping, present wrapping, food prep and so on before Christmas even arrives! Not to mention wrangling a toddler around! I do love… Continue reading Holidays Are Always Crazy Times
Holidays: A Poem
Holidays are always so fun,bringing laughter and joy.I love time with my family,it's something I enjoy. Christmas time is always so great,as I can sit and play.I love to see my child's pure joy,with his new gifts today. Christmas is about family,at least it is for me.I love to spend time together,it makes me feel… Continue reading Holidays: A Poem