Growing Inside, Shrinking Outside

Democracy In Action

This Federal Election, I worked for Elections Canada as a Central Poll Supervisor, and it was one of the best days of my life.

Counting on

A year after hitting my weight loss goal, I am setting new goals for myself.

Hearing the call

Everyone struggles with self-doubt. It’s important to listen for the answers. When I lost myself this week, I really didn’t know what to do.

It’s not my choice to make

One day, I heard someone I knew berating women for choices they knew nothing about, and I knew that I had to speak up.

Have you ever had a season of life where you really feel like you have nothing to contribute? I think I am in one of those times right now. Someone said to me a few weeks ago, “Why did you stop writing? I really loved reading your blogs.” I didn’t really think that I had…

Dear Dad,

I’m too old for this.

Weight Loss Step 3: Start

I realized it could actually be that simple.

“Terrible, Thanks for Asking”

We need to start answering people honestly and be okay with not being okay.

When childhood dreams come true

I was always jealous of those who got to experience Disney. I finally know what it’s all about.

Why I’ve stopped counting calories

I need to take a maintenance break right now and get away from the caloric obsession that dominated my life when I was desperate to lose hundreds of pounds.