Since becoming a widow, I’ve given a lot of thought to the value of my life; the purpose and the meaning of it. I’ve wondered why…
I’m not a big believer in predetermined destinies. I don’t believe that God has my entire life mapped out and that every little obstacle is…
Wow! I’ve just applied to a PhD programme. That’s just crazy! I mean, I’m the girl who suffered years of speech therapy – and the mocking that…
The truth is, I fell. I fell really, really hard and I spiralled a bit. OK, maybe I spiralled a lot. It started last September…
I didn’t sleep well last night. I didn’t sleep well at all. And, to be honest, I’m ever-so-slightly afraid to be home alone because of…
Regular readers will know that I’ve been stressed and worried about my visa situation for a while now. And a select group of friends know that…
You may know by now that I’m a big fan of Martinis. It’s not that I’m a big drinker; I just like my RyanCentric Martinis a bit.…
One week before Paul died, we had a conversation about our futures, should one of us die – a conversation sparked because it was the anniversary of…
I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…
If I am honest, I would have to say that 2012 has been a pretty unhappy year. I think it’s been even worse because I…
I’ve decided to spend Christmas alone this year. I know that sounds silly to some people, but it seems like the right thing to do…
It would seem that I am being challenged on my visa journey this time around. And it is so very frustrating! As you may know,…
The day you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Today is the day that I completed one of my life goals. Yes, today is the…
To celebrate Social Media Week, I have decided to share a paper I wrote a few months ago about digital diaries and online identities. It…
My visa expires in 49 days. My employer is working on getting sponsorship approval for me so that I can apply for a new visa,…
It’s been more than a year since I’ve shared some bits of inspiration and since I’m really feeling the need for some positive thinking, I…
September is ITP Awareness Month, so I thought I’d share my ITP story with you. First, some key bits of information so that you know why it’s such a…
I alluded to a big step toward a happier future the other day, but also said I wouldn’t share the big(ish) news just yet. Only…
Sometimes I think about dating. Only it’s a confusing topic for me. Not the dating part; I know how to do that. It’s more the…
Today marks one year since I hit the reset button on my future. Yes, it’s been one year since I moved back to my beautiful,…