Originally Published: April 24th, 2025 2026 The biggest risk I’ve taken I do not regret was marrying my husband, Michael. Why was marrying him a risk? Because we really didn’t know each other. I met him online in October, 2014. At that time, he was a Canadian expat working in Qatar. I was living in…
Kandersteg, Switzerland – Lighting The Candles
December 24th, 2016 – Kandersteg, Switzerland – Nico’s Restaurant – Traditional Swiss – German Christmas Eve Celebration – A Young Boy Lighting the Candles on the Christmas Tree
Facing Regret: The Cost Of Silence
This question of inaction speaks to me of regret. Those times in my life where I went against my values and beliefs. When the red flags were screaming at me, but I didn’t understand what they were trying to tell me. Sadly, this was most of my adult life as I struggled with mental health…
Cologne, Germany – Rubber Duckies
December 19th, 2017 – Cologne, Germany – Old Market – Rubber Duckies
What Makes Me Nervous? Heights & People
What makes me nervous? Heights. I am very scared of being up on places way above solid ground. Examples would be climbing up a tall ladder or scaffolding, looking over the edge of a cliff without a protective barrier or participating in bungie jumping off a bridge. No thank you. Trusting people. I do not…
Paris, France – The Server
March 30th, 2016 – Paris, France – 6th Arrondissement – Les Deux Magots – Our Server
Water: Cools The Inner Fire Created By A Demanding Day
How do I unwind after a demanding day? I soak in our beautiful free-standing bathtub, washing away the day. When the days are longer, offering more warmth from the sun I take Vinnie and Pebbles down to our lakefront. I sit by the water, relaxing, while throwing out sticks for them to retrieve. When the…
Genoa, Italy – Door
January 1st, 2018 – Genoa, Italy – Door