There comes a point in life where we need to respect ourselves enough to move on. The memories left behind…
Risk Management in the Outdoors
Trails in Southern Manitoba are bursting at the seams with new-to-the-outdoors explorers. While it is great that people are going…
The Tenderfoot Hiker and the Ten Essentials
I wrote the below post one year ago today for Backcountry Women. To my recollection, hosting the Ten Essentials of…
Why I Journal While Hiking
I’ve had some writers block with my blog even though my head has been buried deep in my journal. I…
Keeping My Head Above the Water
I anticipated the layoff from my job. I understand how business works. My husband and I talked about the possibility…
Should Provincial Parks Close?
A controversial topic has risen within the hiking community: to hike or not to hike? Our local National Park in…
Layoff from work: Day 2
My husband and I are taking part in a 12-week parenting program to learn more about raising a child with…
Layoff from Work: Day One
I awoke this morning shortly after 7 A.M. and laid in bed, scrolling Instagram for a few minutes. I have…
It Just Became Way Too Much
I took a leave of absence from work recently due to my mental health taking a sharp decline. My depression…
I Have Depression
Tears poured out of my eyes while I sat at my desk. My computer monitor had multiple Excel sheets open…
