Category Archives: Personal
Paris! Part 2 of 2
We arrived in Paris on a Wednesday afternoon and left on Friday afternoon, 48 hours later, so Thursday was our Big Day Out! We had a teensy bit of time over breakfast to see what was going on. Unfortunately, we
Paris! Part 2 of 2
We arrived in Paris on a Wednesday afternoon and left on Friday afternoon, 48 hours later, so Thursday was our Big Day Out! We had a teensy bit of time over breakfast to see what was going on. Unfortunately, we
Paris! Part 1 of 2
Early in May, Rom and I booked a vacation that included a visit to his parents, two days in Paris and three in London. We booked flights and hotels and Eurostar train tickets, and I marked some major tourist spots
Paris! Part 1 of 2
Early in May, Rom and I booked a vacation that included a visit to his parents, two days in Paris and three in London. We booked flights and hotels and Eurostar train tickets, and I marked some major tourist spots
Travel – A Leafy Start (Sussex UK)
Thanks for checking on me during my unexpected 4 week absence. Special thanks to new readers who followed this blog when I was barely posting! Rom and I ended up in the UK much earlier than planned due to family matters;
Travel – A Leafy Start (Sussex UK)
Thanks for checking on me during my unexpected 4 week absence. Special thanks to new readers who followed this blog when I was barely posting! Rom and I ended up in the UK much earlier than planned due to family matters;
A Paris
A whirlwind 48 hours in Paris with no preparation whatsoever (!) 28C, loving it! Have been walking in and around everywhere & indulging in good food while taking in the sights. I will have a macaron for each of you
In May
Our snow had only just melted by May 1! Needless to say, Spring was more than a month delayed. Cool weather continued and flowers were excruciatingly slow to appear. On the plus side, I was able to do a month’s
The Male Gaze
When I was a teen, I was flattered by male attention. Whenever I went out in public, I wanted all eyes on me, and I hoped to “meet boys.” I liked getting looks and comments, whether appreciative or sexual. They
The Male Gaze
When I was a teen, I was flattered by male attention. Whenever I went out in public, I wanted all eyes on me, and I hoped to “meet boys.” I liked getting looks and comments, whether appreciative or sexual. They
Petits Bonheurs
Life is made of little moments of happiness. And sometimes big ones. I am making a little trip to Paris next month! For any newcomers to the blog, I travel twice a year to see relatives: one trip to Toronto,
Petits Bonheurs
Life is made of little moments of happiness. And sometimes big ones. I am making a little trip to Paris next month! For any newcomers to the blog, I travel twice a year to see relatives: one trip to Toronto,
In April
A recap of what I was up to for the rest of April… I’ve had some interesting assignments at work this month. First, I was invited to an elementary school for their Career Day. I spoke to 9 classes about
In April
A recap of what I was up to for the rest of April… I’ve had some interesting assignments at work this month. First, I was invited to an elementary school for their Career Day. I spoke to 9 classes about
On My Mind
Things on my mind this week (very random): Today was Record Store Day, and despite my last post, Rom and I went shopping and spent $$ on music. No regrets whatsoever. Supported local stores, hung out with hipsters and got
On My Mind
Things on my mind this week (very random): Today was Record Store Day, and despite my last post, Rom and I went shopping and spent $$ on music. No regrets whatsoever. Supported local stores, hung out with hipsters and got
An Exacting Life 