A few weeks ago I turned 21. Although I am very proud of myself for already accomplishing so much this early in my 20s, there are still so many things I want to do while I’m this young. Here are 22 things I aspire to do before I turn 22: Travel solo. I’ve travelled by myself […]
Archives for February 2018
Newfoundland and Labrador Comfort Foods
Comfort food, to me, is food that makes my taste buds AND stomach happy. It is not food that tastes good but makes me feel like crap an hour later, and it is not food that makes me feel good but I don’t truly love. Sometimes, comfort foods aren’t the healthiest, but we all deserve […]
A Taste of History: Lunch at The Stone Jug
The Stone Jug is a restaurant located in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador. Carbonear is about a one-hour drive from St. John’s along the Trans Canada and Veteran’s Memorial highways. Housed in a world-class heritage building constructed in 1860, the Stone Jug has a rustic atmosphere and offers delicious and affordable gastropub-style meals with traditional Newfoundland […]
Being Alone Without Being Lonely
There is a bold line between loneliness and being alone. Loneliness, in my opinion, is a feeling of sadness, of isolation beyond your control, and ultimately has a negative effect on your life. Being alone, however, is healthy. It is good for your mental state; to recalibrate your emotions, to collect your thoughts, to learn […]
Staycation with Atlantica Hotel Halifax
As an ex-competitive figure skater, one of my favourite things about winter in Halifax is the Emera Oval. It’s a speed-skating track that is open to the public daily. It is the definition of Winter fun in Halifax. We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Atlantica Hotel which overlooks the oval. It was […]
