Category Archives: Lessons, Mistakes & Misguided Thoughts

There were so many times in my life when I felt completely overwhelmed. Stuck in a situation I felt I could not figure out what was best for me. Confused and burdened by the weight of it all. Acutely aware of the heavy pit in my stomach and, paradoxically, the light headedness. Often these momentsContinue reading “How I Get Over A Brick Wall”

It’s the dead of winter. It is bitterly cold out. I’m in my room listening to the ticking of the clock on my fireplace mantle as I stare into the mirror at my grey hairs creeping in—a fitting musical accompaniment to the moment. I started thinking of warmer days and the things I would likeContinue reading “Life Chart: How Well Do You Know Yourself?”

One country of birth. A second, different, country of origin. Never fully immersed in either one. That’s how I’ve felt most of my life. Living in limbo culture, as it’s commonly referred to, can be at times confusing, lonely, and makes you question who you really are and where you really belong. I was bornContinue reading “Being Canadian: Sometimes 1+1=None”

My cousin Luciano once said to me, “I used to be afraid of dogs too, but once you have your own, and you raise them from when they are young, you will understand dogs more and you won’t be afraid of them”. I believed him, but at the height of my phobia I refused toContinue reading “Luna: Part 2”

A phobia is no joke. It’s a paralyzing fear that can cause insurmountable anxiety. The source of my particular phobia…dogs. I used to say I love dogs, I’m just petrified of them. How could I love them and be afraid? It’s simple: they are very cute, but they have big teeth and a wide mouth,Continue reading “Luna: Part 1”