Category: Mind, body and soul
The rain
Summer is over. Like really over. Grey skies and cold winds have become dominante through out the days. When lucky, the sun comes and says hi for a few minutes. Sometimes seconds. As if, it is a casual reminder that it is strong enough… Continue Reading “The rain”
My toxic trait
My toxic trait is that when things aren’t going well, I put up all my walls, I shut all the doors and windows and disappear. I become less responsive to text messages and phone calls. I become very distant with those that I love.… Continue Reading “My toxic trait”
The west coast
The bright sun heats the sand and rocks of the coast, bringing in warm waves and creating the most spectacular contrast with the freezing cold water for those who swim in the reviving,Pacific Ocean. The rivers and creeks are being filled by the melting… Continue Reading “The west coast”
Apple and pomegranate salad with honey roasted walnuts and feta
After a long summer day, a nice hot meal isn’t exactly what your looking forward to making nor eating. Guess what, you don’t have to. Salads are definitely the best go-to alternative when it comes to making a quick, fresh dinner. This recipe takes… Continue Reading “Apple and pomegranate salad with honey roasted walnuts and feta”
5 Life lessons I’ve learned from living in a Rv.
Through out the years of my family and I living on the road, I was positive that I’d be so much more grateful to live in a house, but instead it’s taught me to appreciate the Rv life even more. During my experience I’ve… Continue Reading “5 Life lessons I’ve learned from living in a Rv.”
Why she ran away
Look at her smile, doesn’t she look happy. Look at her life, isn’t she lucky ? Today, I am happy as fuck and I feel completely blessed for the life I’m living. Although, about 6 years ago and as far back as I can… Continue Reading “Why she ran away”
Scrambled thoughts
For weeks now I find myself typing then erasing, over and over again. When I get an idea, my fingers start putting it down then my mind drifts off into a million different things that barely even seem important. I eventually realize that I’ve… Continue Reading “Scrambled thoughts”
Happy birthday Baba
Today is your birthday. I don’t know why I always remember. I seem to always think of it days before, as if I had something to plan for it. But there’s nothing. You’re not there. When I was young, I would count the months… Continue Reading “Happy birthday Baba”
Delicious crispy breakfast potatoes
It’s Sunday morning and it’s your turn to make breakfast. Don’t leave everyone disappointed with dull breakfast potatoes that are overly mushy and only taste good with ketchup. I put together this flavorful healthy recipe that will make your taste buds go crazy and… Continue Reading “Delicious crispy breakfast potatoes”
Sugar snap peas and feta salad
With summer being around the corner, quick, healthy and refreshing recipes are what you need. After a long, hot day a work, some of us will be motivated to eat take-out or might even buy a pre-made salad at the grocery store. You really… Continue Reading “Sugar snap peas and feta salad”
Dairy free, homemade maple pudding
When it’s 8 o’clock on Saturna island, there is no way you can get dessert unless it’s already at your house. So there I was with this massive craving for sweets, searching the kitchen for ingredients and the web for recipes and I landed… Continue Reading “Dairy free, homemade maple pudding”
Home by the sea
Every morning at the crack of dawn, I hear the eagles scream as they fly over our house. It has become my new alarm, the one on my phone is now just a back up. When I get the coffee ready, I always look… Continue Reading “Home by the sea”
Phoking easy soup
I think many of us probably spent a few dollars to much on Pho nights. I mean, it’s definitely one of those things you can’t say no to and for some, it doesn’t seem like it would be easy to make. Good news, it… Continue Reading “Phoking easy soup”
Fresh homemade Salsa
Here’s a quick easy recipe to some bomb homemade salsa. I’ve made this recipe at a few staff BBQs and let’s just say there was never any left overs. (x2) You will simply need 4 large diced tomatoes 1/2 thinly diced red onion 2… Continue Reading “Fresh homemade Salsa”
The carpenter diet
If you haven’t done it yourself, you’ve more then likely seen a coworker survive off energy drinks and gas station snacks. You might even know that feeling of wanting to puke a bit after lunch, as your bent over framing a wall. I know… Continue Reading “The carpenter diet”
Celebrate women
Celebrate your hard work, your efforts, your freedom. Celebrate your health, your power and your worth. Celebrate your ethnicity, your religion and sexuality Celebrate your body, your curves and all that makes you beautiful. Celebrate your perfect flaws, your wrinkles and grey hair and… Continue Reading “Celebrate women”
Early bird
Why be a morning person, would it be to listen to the early birds sing as they fetch themselves food before daylight has had the chance to takes it’s place in the sky or maybe it could be to take full advantage of the… Continue Reading “Early bird”
Crepes – breakfast delight
1 cup of flour 1 1/2 milk or almond milk 1 tbsp sugar 2 egg 1 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Crepes are my excuse to eat dessert for breakfast and this recipe kinda makes it easy… Continue Reading “Crepes – breakfast delight”
Easy creamy chicken Alfredo
For this sauce you will need, -cream cheese -milk -Parmesan -1 tsp of basil -1 Tbsp of oregano -fresh parsley by taste -lots of pepper -a dash of salt -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped Here’s a extra easy recipe for an amazing pasta night… Continue Reading “Easy creamy chicken Alfredo”
Good morning.
I wake this morning, the weather is gloomy yet I feel brighter then ever. I press start on the coffee machine, the sound of the steaming water along with the birds chirping makes up that perfect morning melody. Derick is sound asleep, catching up… Continue Reading “Good morning.”
Be your own source of happiness
We are almost settled in. Our small amount of furniture is all in place and our belongings along with our little treasures/decorations have found their spots in the house. There is still this feeling of being lost in this larger place that I am… Continue Reading “Be your own source of happiness”
Zesty garlic tomato chicken/ Greek feta rice
Here’s a quick, little recipe I put together last night that is officially one of my favorites. It’s filling and refreshing without leaving you feeling bloated. Here’s what your are going to need. For veggies you will need the following ⁃ 1 Red and… Continue Reading “Zesty garlic tomato chicken/ Greek feta rice”
Because pizza makes people happy.
Living on a small island means eating fresh pizza isn’t something you have access to on a Monday night. Unless you make it yourself. We might not have a pizza shop but the general store definitely has everything you need to make an awesome… Continue Reading “Because pizza makes people happy.”
Make cleaning more natural
Let me tell you a few reasons on why I decided to completely stop buying household cleaning products just over a year ago. It started when I decided to read up on the side effects it can have on you and your family (… Continue Reading “Make cleaning more natural”
Take care of your mind, body, and soul.
Its just before 7 on a Saturday morning, the sun is peaking through your curtains telling you to wake up. Even if you have nothing to do, listen to it. Stop sleeping in. Brew a fresh pot of coffee, cook yourself some pancakes and… Continue Reading “Take care of your mind, body, and soul.”
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