Oh, the journey I’ve been on in 2017… the heartaches I’ve experienced, the joys I’ve stumbled into, the frustrations I’ve brewed in, the wonderful connections I’ve made, the people we’ve lost, the goals I’ve accomplished, the humble pie I’ve eaten, and the...
I have a heavy heart today, hearing about the terrorist attacks in Brussels. Often we are oblivious of how lucky we are to live in such a safe, peaceful country. Although these things can happen anywhere, we can be ignorant to the devastation happening around the...
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Goodbyes have become much too familiar for all of us. Saying goodbye to that family member who’s on their last thread of hope. To that dream job that isn’t your dream job after all. To...
Today Canadians (and all Commonwealth nations) observe Remembrance Day: a day to remember those who served and/or died in the line of duty. As Canadians, we spend much time learning about the World Wars in our academics. We have much gratitude and respect for those...
When you start travelling more, you will see poor. You will see babies sleeping on a busy sidewalk and in fields. You will see garbage – loads of it – on the most beautiful white beaches. You will have kids that haven’t showered in who-knows-how-long...
I love you to the moon and back. One of (if not THE) greatest joys of my trip so far has been travelling with my sister. A time for connecting, sharing and just being together. Just like any sisters, we have our ups and downs and silly arguments yet I’ve...