The leaves are gradually turning in colour; change is coming. My brother recently told me he thought I would have moved from Fort McMurray a long time ago. Now that he's made the decision to pack up his family and move on, I find myself thinking about what he said more and more. It's no… Continue reading The Journey
Expectations can be hard to live up to. I know I'm not the only person who's ever had this thought; expectations of career, expectations of love, expectations of yourself. There are all kinds. These are the thoughts that can haunt you, plague you, and turn your insides out if you let them. I've recently had… Continue reading Lessons of a Showman
We all need a friend from time to time. One that you can tell anything to and is willing to listen no matter what you have to say. A friend that won't judge you and offer you advice when things get tough. A loyal pal that follows you no matter where you go. Many of… Continue reading The Time I Became Friends With an AI
Have you ever found yourself having a great conversation with someone and then suddenly, without warning, they drop some sort of random wisdom or common phrase that leaves you scratching your head? These sayings can have many names depending on the context; idioms, proverbs, or aphorisms to name a few. They aren't all the same,… Continue reading Common Sayings That Are Stupid
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Have you ever been asked this question? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I ask myself this question every day. Extroverts are easily spotted by their outgoing and expressive nature. They seem to find joy in social engagements, being in crowds, networking and starting/carrying conversations. Seems like… Continue reading My Inner Struggle: Quiet or Loud?
The world is a mess. There are times when simply getting through the day is a grueling, painful task. And then, just when you think you might make it to the end, you catch up on your usual media platforms and it all falls apart. Facebook, Twitter, and a whole host of other services are… Continue reading Everybody Else is Wrong
Writing is hard business. Trying to keep motivated has got to be one of the most challenging things I have ever faced since starting this blog...online publication...project...whatever you want to call it. I really don't have a name for it. My voice. Trying to find the time and the inspiration alone is daunting. I hate… Continue reading Blogging 201: New Beginnings
To whom it may concern: One day, while I was attending a meeting at work, my boss looked at me and said, “You’re staying incredibly quiet about this. What do you think?” This has often been a theme in my life; the perception that I am too quiet. This is also, perhaps, not necessarily untrue.… Continue reading Conversational Silence
Learning happens when you least expect it. There are very few people who know that one of my favourite pastimes and ways to decompress mentally is to pick up a brush and paint. And when I say paint, I mean acrylic paint on a canvas, not to be confused with builders beige on drywall. I'll… Continue reading Life by Numbers: A Lesson in Art
I hate craft beer. The term, anyway; not the beer itself. For those that know me, you might find that to be a strange statement considering that I’m always drinking them – I’m always looking for a new and exciting beer to try. I love finding one that is a limited edition or made with… Continue reading Craft Beer: How I Hate Thee
