Sharing my adventures as I navigate life
This was not an easy winter. It was the pandemic winter for half the world. Many of us struggled as the days got shorter. In addition to the pandemic, this winter gifted me an additional challenge. I fell in early December and broke my wrist. With the timing of the fall (2 weeks before Christmas)
This thought came to me recently as I out for a walk on a cold winter’s day. It’s been nearly 20 years since my mom passed away at the way-too-young age of 69. Yet, it feels like my mom still has my back. I realize that might sound weird, but I can’t think of any
It's ok to not be ok. We often use this phrase when talking about mental health. As I finished my online session with my therapist this morning, I realized that today is Bell Let's Talk day. This is the day where Bell Canada donates proceeds from a variety of online activities to fund mental health
Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't transform your life. On January 6, 2009, I walked into my local gym, ready to transform my life. I told my new trainer that I wanted to reach my 50th birthday as a fit and strong woman. 12 years later, my life is definitely transformed in
What would I tell my pre-pandemic self? If I had to narrow it down to a couple of things, it would be: trust that the universe is unfolding as it should, and you have the tools and skills to deal with whatever 2020 throws at you. Dear Sonia Fasten your seat belt, 2020 is going
My sweet neighbour Ann compares living through the pandemic with the grief she experienced when she lost her husband, Claudio who passed away in July 2018. In both cases, she has experienced isolation, bereavement, and duress. Yet, Ann works hard to see the positive amidst the gloom. Ann and I have gotten closer in the
Living through a pandemic has been scary and exhausting. Nothing is as it was, nor will life return to "normal" any time soon. That's hard to accept. This got me thinking. If I knew that life was about to irrevocably change, what, if anything, would I do differently? what would I tell my pre-pandemic self?
This week's letter is written by my friend Marcel. His advice is on point. Marcel reminds us that spring always follows winter and not to lose our sense of optimism. I met Marcel when he enrolled in a "Starting a Business" program I was teaching. He is a very talented photographer whose work has been
Week 7 of “letter to my pre-pandemic self” is written by my friend Linda. Getting together with Linda is always a guarantee of laughter. Linda’s letter shows her serious side, however, and reminds us of some very important things: prioritize work-life balance, setting priorities, and gratitude. Linda and I met at the gym and since
This week's letter is written by my friend, and fellow runner, Dan. Dan's advice to deal with the pandemic boils down to: Take care of yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. I met Dan a couple of years ago when we were both members of Team Awesome. This