Trains and Lovers [Book Review]
As I read most of Trains and Lovers (my second Random House read for June) on the subway, I could almost pretend that I was there with Kay, David, Hugh, and Andrew. Sitting across from them, listening...
View Articlewhen my breathing stopped
We’d been stopped in the subway tunnel for 15 minutes when my breathing stopped. My heart was being crushed under immense pressure. My lungs – well they said a sweet toodle-oo with a great big eff you!...
View ArticleBursting the Bubble [Week 11]
Yes, you read that correctly, I just finished WEEK ELEVEN of my internship — next week is the final week. But before I dwell on the sadness that envelopes my heart at the thought of that, I’ll tell you...
View ArticleNew Notebook Mantra/Canada Day Relaxation
I found this quote on Pinterest while searching for a mantra for my new notebook. This quote encompasses all of my emotions from the last week. The thing to remember is that you will never regret...
View ArticleThis is my happiness.
I’m focussed on the present and instead of letting the moments, minutes, and hours pass by, I’m being conscious of what’s going on. I’m making an effort to notice when I feel happy, who I’m with, and...
View ArticleThe girl who stopped living
When you read this, I’ll be in New York with one of my best friends! And while I’m exploring the city for a second time, shopping, and hopefully getting inspiration for a travel diary, I thought I’d...
View ArticleLittle Gestures
A striking older man walked into the restaurant I work in, I mean a seriously handsome man. I’m talking Humphrey Bogart kind of good-looking, but with thick dirty blond hair, brown eyes, and...
View ArticleMy Grown-Up Christmas
When you grow up Christmas is less about the presents and more about time spent with the ones you love. It’s more about having an intense debate with a family member, or a great conversation over a...
View Articlesometimes I write like this* #poetry
I’m running faster than anyone with legs has ever run before that flying dust hitting your face, that splash of water that nearly missed you, – that’s me. I’m that blur beside you for a mere moment and...
View ArticleVirgin [Book Review]
I think I have found the ultimate beach read — and we still have a few good weeks of summer left so I’d say I’ve found it just in time. Virgin is a novel about a twenty-one-year old woman with her...
View ArticleOh Sunday, I love you!
On Sunday, the sun shone through the blinds onto the kitchen counter and illuminated our quiet breakfast of toast, coffee, and our latest reads (a book for me and the CNN app on Alex’s phone). Alex...
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