I’ve already finished two courses in my Master’s program, and yet, this September still feels like my first ‘real’ semester. July’s courses were condensed, which gave it an all-in sort of feel. Since we had to be in class every…
Category: Reflection & Goal Setting
If there’s one thing I know about myself and my work style, it’s that I need accountability. I’m the type of person who works well on a deadline, requires that pressure, and can tend to banish a goal to the…
It’s almost unfair that February is the second month of the year. Just when you think you’re kind of on top of your goals and doing well, along comes February with its 28 days flying by, throwing you all off…
Despite the fact that I only posted my 2019 goals last week, I’ve had them written down in my planner for weeks now, and have been working towards them. Here’s a quick look back at January, and a look forward…
I’ve been planning for 2019 since the beginning of December (and really, probably even before that). I’ve always found the new year exciting, because it’s full of so much possibility; I can literally fill it with whatever I want. So…
It’s time for the annual tradition (see 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017)- my reflection on the best parts of 2018! 2018 was a long year, and a lot happened (especially, as you’ll notice, when it comes to figure skating)….
For the fifth year in a row, I’m writing a year-in-review post (see 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). I couldn’t have even told you I’d been writing on this blog for five years if you’d asked me. While the format has…
For the second year in a row, the Queen’s Gazette and I have different opinions on their top stories of 2017. While they continue to focus on large scale achievements, awards, reports, and buildings, it’s the articles that tell the…
Presenting: A three-part story with a conclusion that is, in fact, the whole point. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t busy planning orientation. In the winter of 2009, I found myself sitting in the office of the Dalhousie…
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come with take-aways and life lessons. Sometimes (who are we kidding, often), downtime is when you have your best realizations about yourself, your life, and the world. Other…