Well, it's been almost a year since I've last sat down with a keyboard and the need to turn my thoughts free to the internet. This past year was a year that I found myself disconnecting from a lot of the world and focusing on improving the things in my life that I can control.... Continue Reading →
Exploring Alberta: Campio Brewing (Edmonton)
This past weekend I had the absolute pleasure of seeing one of my favourite bands in concert. With Calgary not having sorted out their arena issues just yet, Edmonton was the nearest city they found themselves in. This meant that my friend and I got to do something that we haven't done in two years.... Continue Reading →
Exploring Local: OEB
I don't think I need to say this again, but if I could eat brunch every day for the rest of my life, I would die happy. This means that you all will get to see a lot of breakfast and brunch locations around town. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Especially... Continue Reading →
Exploring Local: The Himalayan
“Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonald’s? Or do we want to eat without fear, tearing into the local stew, the humble taqueria’s mystery meat, the sincerely offered gift of a lightly grilled... Continue Reading →
Exploring Local: Bro’kin Yolk
Sometimes the simple things in life are the ones that leave the most lasting impressions on you. The same could be said for food. Bro'kin Yolk is an excellent example of this. They opened their doors in 2015 with a location up in Symons valley but their farm to table inspired menu has allowed them... Continue Reading →
Get. Vaccinated.
Well, as usual, it's been a while since I've posted anything. I've been busy trying to revive my social life since Covid first hit. I'm sure I'll write about that sooner than later but that's not the point of this post. In the process of reviving my social life and generally, just not being at... Continue Reading →
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
All moments, past, present and future, always have existed, always will exist.- Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five Well, it's been a minute since I've read a book. But life has been pretty crazy. I finally managed to get one done though. This is a book that was recommended to me by a friend. I'm not one... Continue Reading →
Be Mindful (NZD #14)
Do you ever come across a quote, song lyric, or book excerpt, just by chance, in your travels that perfectly describes what is going on in the world or what your thinking or experiencing at that point in time? You have power over your mind, not over outside events. Realize this and you will find... Continue Reading →
We Are All Experiencing a Trauma
A concept is a brick. It can be used to build a courthouse of reason. Or it can be thrown through the window.― Gilles Deleuze Today is day 26 90 000 of self isolation. I haven't been posting much about my life because, well, it really just isn't that interesting. Every day consists of a workout,... Continue Reading →
Why I Quit Watching T.V.
I'm not young enough to know everything.― J.M. Barrie **Disclaimer** This is my own personal opinion and experience and is not based on any kind of medical/mental health perspective It's been about a year now since I quit watching television. Firstly, I should say that I will still watch the news if I am using... Continue Reading →
My Avocado Toasts 