Tag Archive | positivity
Gratitude Gems: Getting a Ride
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! Sometimes, it really is the small things that make a person’s day. I’ve been struggling lately. This pregnancy has me feeling tired pretty much all the time, which isn’t news. But it does mean that when I’m moving, […]
Top 6 Ways I was Unprepared for Pregnancy
I know a lot of women who have been pregnant before me, and many of those women have shared anecdotes and experiences that have taught me many things. And so I presumed, like the total noob that I am, that I had a pretty good idea of what I could expect when I interpreted my […]
Gratitude Gems: Back to Work
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! I just had 10 days off in a row for the holidays so coming back to work, especially on a Monday, feels very hard to do. I’m not in the mood to work. I’d rather be putting away […]
Gratitude Gems: Small Holiday Traditions
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! At this time of year, people take comfort in their own holiday traditions. Certain foods are served, cookies baked, and gifts bought. Some people sing carols, play board games, go to church, or watch specific Christmas movies. Other […]
Gratitude Gems: So Many People to Buy For
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! I know Christmas isn’t just about gift-giving. And that if I do give gifts it shouldn’t be about the amount spent but rather the thought behind it. And that if I don’t give gifts it doesn’t mean I […]
November Fitness Challenge: A Pregnant Fish Out of Water
I was duped. As far as this pregnancy thing goes, I was told that the first trimester is the worst in terms of symptoms, particularly feeling tired all the time. And for a few weeks there I totally believed it. Then I hit a wall of exhaustion that has caused me to question my ability […]
All The Things I Can’t Do Now That I’m Pregnant
A lot of resources out there sure seem to thrive on saying no to the pregnant woman. Here are just a few examples of all the things I can no longer enjoy or take part in while I’m busy baking my little homemade croissant: You can’t eat soft cheeses or honey or sushi You can’t […]
Body Image: A Lite* Rant
*Lite rants contain less than 30% of the intensity of regular, full-blown rants. I’ve been thinking a lot about body image over the last few months. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about how comfortable I am in my own skin these days, perhaps for the first time in my life, and so it follows that I’ve […]
Gratitude Gems: No Snow Yet
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! Today I got to bike to work because it still hasn’t snowed here in the city. What a treat! Most mornings lately I’ve chickened out and walked because I’m afraid it’ll snow while I’m at work and I […]
Gratitude Gems: Friendships Worth the Extra Effort
Welcome to Gratitude Gems, where I show a little appreciation for the good things in my life! We helped two of our very good friends move to another city over the weekend. It’s not far, Calgary from Edmonton; our rival city to the south is only a three-hour drive away. But that drive is a pretty […]
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