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I may not have a YouTube channel but I don’t see a reason why I can’t join the hype of a TBR jar. Yes, I probably should have started this in January, but I … Continue reading “2026 TBR Jar – March”

I am quite eager to enter the month of March and begin my plan. In fact, I’ve actually planned out some blogs for next month, but first we have to finish February. This week … Continue reading “The New Plan”

Yes, that’s right. Your girl finally joined a book club! We have our first meeting in a few days to get to know each other, go over what things will look like, and just … Continue reading “Book Club Hopes”

I did it!!! I finally finished my first book of the year. This year I want to go more in depth with my book reviews. I want to grow the way I write book … Continue reading “Never Look Back”

Yes, I went back to Destination Dinner Stage. However, this time was more fun because it was my boss’ treat. The owners of the hotel took the staff that wanted to go as a … Continue reading “DDS – Happy Daze Again”

Well, I had a very different blog planned for today. But, as we know, life doesn’t always go according to plan. I had some things in place that made me hopeful that I would … Continue reading “Dealing With Disappointment”

Hey everyone. I am back. Truth be told, a lot has happened already this year that has kept me from blogging, but I’ll tell you all about it in the next blog. This one, … Continue reading “2026 Book Challenge”

For Christmas, Destination Dinner Stage put on their rendition of a favourite Christmas movie; Die Hard. Now, I know there is a dispute on whether this should be classified as a Christmas movie or … Continue reading “DDS – Die Harder”

I have always been a bit of a scrooge around Christmas. At least up till the week of Christmas. I’m not one to decorate for Christmas, listen to Christmas songs or anything of the … Continue reading “A New Christmas”

Today, as I lay in bed watching TV, I found myself thinking about what I would make today’s blog about. Since I want to get back into a routine with writing blogs, again, I … Continue reading “Write With Purpose”

Now, this is a bit of a deceiving title. You would think this would be about my wedding. However, you would be wrong. The Wedding People is the last book that I finished. Yup, … Continue reading “The Wedding People”

Well, it’s been quite a while and this blog is most certainly late. My apologies for that. I even hinted at it a while back. Shame on me. But, now that I am getting … Continue reading “DDS – Mamma Mia”

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted and for that I am sorry. Life has been busy with moving, an accident and I got married! So much has happened. Let me catch you … Continue reading “The New Me”

Let’s start this week off with a book review. I did tell you all that I had finished two books. And I am on track to finish a book this week as well. This … Continue reading “Souls of Lost Lake”

I have completed another book and I am happy to share this one. In fact, I do believe that my reading is about to increase. I’m going to be crazy and I’m going to … Continue reading “This Dark Endeavor”

I am frustrated. As days go by without me working on any form of writing my frustration grows. Why can’t I write? Is it writer’s block? Am I just too busy? Have I lost … Continue reading “Creativity Gone?”

So, I have finished another novel. This one I did completely through audiobook because I couldn’t find a physical copy of the book. I have mixed feelings about this one. Let me tell you … Continue reading “The Dry”

Wow. How did I let time get away from me so badly? Well, I know how. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. FINALLY! My goal over the next month … Continue reading “A Needed Catchup”

Hello my friends. I am so sorry for the long delay. I meant to write so many different times and then life got busy, or my mental health was at an all time low. … Continue reading “The Book That Wouldn’t Burn”

A bit of a different review coming at you. I recently got to go to the movies and see the new Jurassic movie – Jurassic World: Rebirth. When I first saw the trailer for … Continue reading “Jurassic World: Rebirth”

It’s been a really long time since I talked to you all about my fitness journey. So, with no other subject in mind, but knowing that I should get a blog out, I decided … Continue reading “A Fitness Update”

So much for getting two blogs out this week. Well, I suppose we will see what happens this weekend. However, for now, let’s get on with our latest book review. I just finished my … Continue reading “Missing”

It has been a long time since I just gave a blog on a life update. The last few have been book reviews. And hopefully another one is coming soon. But I have some … Continue reading “Planning For The Future”

So, this book….it was something. I picked this book up at a book exchange for no other reason than the cover looked fun. That’s it. Well, after I read the back and I had … Continue reading “The Big Rewind”

Well, I have finished another book. And, I have 4 chapters left in another book, so you could be getting another book review before the end of the year. This book was through an … Continue reading “Storm and Fury”

I’m back with another book review. Well, audio book review as I could not find the physical book. And I looked. No, I didn’t look at ordering it online, but that’s because I’m trying … Continue reading “The Kill Clause”

It’s been a while since I updated you all on my adventure to become my best self. It’s been an up and down journey and I really want to buckle down and just do … Continue reading “Checking In”

I know. I didn’t update my journey. Well, I figured that I didn’t need to actually update every week, but just often enough to not forget about it. So, it will be either every … Continue reading “The God of the Woods”

I’ve done it! After a long time I have finished another book! Book number two is done and this one was not an audio book. This one was a physical book. So, I will … Continue reading “Vendetta”

Time for our weekly update. I know it’s really close to the last one….if I publish this Monday like I planned. However, I am trying to get back on track with my blogging and … Continue reading “Improvement”

Well, I will admit that this series is off to a shaky start. Last week didn’t quite go according to plan, but I wouldn’t say it was a complete failure either. Today I’ll update … Continue reading “Shaky Start”

I am in a bit of a predicament. A wrong mindset if you will. I don’t want to write. Anything. At all. For someone who wants to become a full time writer, this is … Continue reading “Getting Out of a Writing Slump”

As promised, I have come up with a new series. Becoming My Best Self! That will be the goal of this series. In today’s blog I will tell you what the goal is, how … Continue reading “Becoming My Best Self”

Sometimes I watch YouTube and just doom scroll and it just wastes a lot of time. However, recently I stumbled across a YouTuber that I don’t think I’ve watched before. She had started a … Continue reading “New Series”

Finally we made it! This is terrible though. It took till now to finish my first book of the year so far. And I said I wanted to read 9 books this month. But, … Continue reading “The Nightingale”

I live!!! How has it been almost a month since my last blog? I am so sorry. This was not my intention at all. But, I have run into a few struggles and they … Continue reading “Struggles”

Alright, so with February wrapping up, and I haven’t finished a single book yet, I have decided to give myself a challenge. I know February is “I Love to Read” month, but hey, it’s … Continue reading “Month Book Challenge”

My fiance and I have been doing a food reset together. Not necessarily for weight loss, but for health reasons. I had been bloating a lot after meals and he was having some stomach … Continue reading “Food Reset – Halfway Check-in”

So, I would like to share a bit of my wedding planning with you all. Obviously, I have never planned a wedding before. I started to once, but didn’t get far before the wedding … Continue reading “Wedding – Planning One”

I’m back with another review for Destination Dinner Stage (DDS). Last year I went and saw Golden Gals and left a review on my blog about it. This week I got to go see … Continue reading “DDS – Yellowstone”

Man, we are not even through January and already I’m dropping the ball. Sorry about that. I will do my best to get back on track with my blogs. As I have mentioned, I … Continue reading “Grow in Writing”

So, I’ve mentioned that I’m in a lot of debt. My goal last year was to pay off two of those debts, which I succeeded. Now, what can I do this year? I still … Continue reading “Debt – Can I Beat It”

It’s funny how after just a few months of no blogging I’m struggling in getting back into it. Sure, in some ways there is not a lot going on in my life so it … Continue reading “Getting Back”

So, I’ve been trying to figure out what to write in today’s blog. It’s a bit of a struggle as all I’ve really done this week is work and sleep. At least, that’s what … Continue reading “Trying”

So, I didn’t make any new year’s resolutions this year, but I did make some goals. There are a few new challenges and some second attempts that I want to do this year. So, … Continue reading “New Challenges”

Sorry I went AWOL. It was unintentional. I have been having some problems with my site, so let’s see if I can get this one posted. I’ll catch you up on things you’ve missed … Continue reading “2025 is Here”

So, I’ll be honest. It’s been a few weeks since I read Lost Hills. But I think I still remember enough of it to give a solid review. There are certain things that have … Continue reading “Lost Hills”

I know I’ve been gone for a while. I’m really sorry about that. It’s been- well it’s been a rough two weeks and I just couldn’t be bothered to write. Fortunately, I think that’s … Continue reading “Sorry”

I know, I know. Where have I been? I’m so sorry for the disappearing act I just pulled. Last week was…..well I don’t even know. It was one of those weeks where I couldn’t … Continue reading “Dexter in the Dark”

Sorry I didn’t write a blog on Monday. I was very into my reading and because I overslept, I had a late start. So, because I wanted to spend as much time reading as … Continue reading “Better Attempt”

I finished another book and it isn’t even the one that I started with. You’re probably confused. Let me explain. I had started reading a book and it just wasn’t hitting the way I … Continue reading “Long After Midnight”

So, today is one of those days where I’m just not sure what to write. Every idea that came to mind didn’t have enough depth. I could maybe get a paragraph or two out … Continue reading “What Do I Write”

The weather outside is starting to get colder and the desire to stay indoors is growing. Around this time people love the cozy vibes that cold weather brings. Bring on the sweaters and blankets … Continue reading “Cozy Blog”

So, my latest read was another mystery book. And honestly, I have mixed feelings about this book. Reviewing it will be difficult because I’m not even sure what to think of it. Plus, I … Continue reading “A New Lease of Death”

There was a dinner theatre in Winnipeg called Celebrations for a number of years. However, it shut down and a lot of people were disappointed by that. Myself included. But, recently a new dinner … Continue reading “DDS – Golden Gals”

As I sit here, staring at a blank page I’m left wondering. What the heck am I going to write about today? I’m sure I have plenty of ideas in the cobwebs of my … Continue reading “Next Level”

Okay, I have so many thoughts and feelings towards this book. Honestly, I don’t know what to share in my intro because I just want to start talking about this book. I suspected that … Continue reading “After Anna”

I sort of finished another book. That pretty much tells you how this review is going to go. However, bear with me in this because I may be the unpopular opinion here. This author … Continue reading “Black”

So, for those of you who don’t know, I LOVE dinosaurs. Maybe not as much as some people. Obviously I didn’t become a palaeontologist or anything like that. However, the idea of dinosaurs is … Continue reading “Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre”

Oh my gosh! You guys!!!!!! I have the greatest start to the month ever. And it is all thanks to you. Whether you’ve been with me for a short while or since the beginning, … Continue reading “Thank You!”

Surprise! Well, for a lot of you that is. Some close friends and family have already known. It’s been a crazy journey so far, and in a way, it’s been years in the making. … Continue reading “I’m Dating!”

It is with a heavy heart that I say I think I finished the Orphan X series. Well, at least what my library has. I’ll keep an eye on it. This book was certainly … Continue reading “The Last Orphan”

Okay, I’ll be honest. I expected to be writing a book review today, but I didn’t quite finish my book. Maybe Saturday’s blog. As I scratched my head and tried to figure out what … Continue reading “First Book Struggles”

Well hello my friends. Happy Monday. Or maybe you’re like me and wondering why you’re awake right now. The temptation to roll over and go back to bed was overwhelming. However, I have to … Continue reading “Goals Update”

It’s been a while since I shared about my two boys. Teddy and Marshall are both the joys of my life and the bane of my existence. Mainly when they want food. Teddy is … Continue reading “Teddy and Marshall”

Well, I finally finished another book. This one should not have taken so long as it was a very short book. Now, you’re probably thinking it must have been terrible, and that’s why I … Continue reading “From Doon With Death”

Hello my friends. Happy Monday. Well, I hope you’re having a good Monday and starting your week right. Every week I aim to do just that but I seem to struggle a lot to … Continue reading “Monday Block”

Today was supposed to be a day off. It was going to be a productive day and I was going to get so much done. Needless to say, that didn’t quite go according to … Continue reading “Day Off”

This book was the first book I read in my 24 hour reading challenge. I have to admit, this is another series I can tell that I will enjoy. It was easy to breeze … Continue reading “Dearly Devoted Dexter”

Sorry I didn’t post this on Saturday, or even Sunday. My weekend didn’t quite go as planned. Neither did my first readathon attempt. Reading for 24 hours was not exactly what I expected. And … Continue reading “First Readathon Attempt”

And just like that I’ve started a new series. Dexter might seem familiar to some of you. Probably because you watched the TV series. But, how many of you knew it is based off … Continue reading “Darkly Dreaming Dexter”

Well, this Monday has been a bit different. For one, I had the early shift today, after a much too short sleep. I’ve been busy all day and now that it’s evening I finally … Continue reading “Monday”

I got to kick off my weekend in the best way possible! I headed over to CJ’s Hangout and threw axes. It was an incredible experience. And I wanted to blog about it for … Continue reading “CJ’s Hangout”

I will admit that I think I misread the synopsis of what this book was about. The idea that I had in my head of what would happen in this book and the reality … Continue reading “Cat on the Scent”

Well, at least I’m going to try. Lately my life has felt like anything but productive. I’m not reaching my goals, and I’m slacking with my blogs. In fact, not much has been going … Continue reading “Being Productive”

Well, I have certainly been dropping the ball when it comes to my blogs. For that I apologise. Ironically, I just watched a YouTube video that has motivated me and I’m making plans on … Continue reading “A Fun Day”

First, let me apologise for not putting out a blog on Monday. There’s been a lot going on mentally for me. My personal life has taken a hit or two as well and if … Continue reading “I Can”

So, as many of you know I’m in a reading challenge through an app on my phone called Goodreads. My challenge is to read 50 books this year. You’ll also know that I’m super … Continue reading “Reading Challenge Update”

Well, I have hit a wall. Mentally that is. My life feels boring and empty and purposeless. I asked myself the other day, what am I doing with my life? I often hear people … Continue reading “Finding New Motivation”

Later than expected but I finally finished reading my latest book. Sorry about the lack of a blog on Saturday. My day got away from me and before I knew it, I was climbing … Continue reading “Dark Horse”

I had no idea what to write today. Nothing exciting happened and I’m not finished reading the book that I’m on. Though I do believe I’ll have the book done to review on Saturday. … Continue reading “I’m Trying”

This weekend didn’t quite go as planned. Which is why this blog is coming out today instead of Saturday. However, I did get to go on my first hike of the summer, finally. It … Continue reading “On Top Of The World”

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a movie review. Probably because I have not been watching a lot of new movies. As I touched on in a previous blog, I’m going through … Continue reading “Twisters”

It’s been a while, but I’m finally back with another book review. This book took a long time to get through. Not because it was a long book. I just was not in a … Continue reading “On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor”

I don’t think I talk about my faith enough. In past blogs I’ve mentioned that I’m a Christian. But I don’t talk about it a lot. That should change. My faith and my relationship … Continue reading “Prayer”

Sometimes it’s easy to feel like you’re drifting through life aimlessly. What’s the point of doing this and that? Finding motivation is tricky for me most days. But lately, I feel like there’s just … Continue reading “Finding Motivation”

That was the goal for this last weekend. I wanted to get more tanned, go swimming, and just have an enjoyable weekend. There were a few fun things planned for the weekend. Sure, one … Continue reading “Fun in the Sun”

Well, I’ll be the first to admit that I did not expect to be writing another book review so quickly. Especially because I chose to go back to Jaime Jo Wright. As some of … Continue reading “The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater”

As expected, it didn’t take me long to read Into the Fire. Let me tell you about this book. The highs and lows, in my opinion. Well, I’m not sure what else to put … Continue reading “Into the Fire”

This last weekend my sister was away and she had asked me to help her out. She couldn’t take her dog and as nice as her neighbours were, she didn’t feel comfortable leaving her … Continue reading “Dog Sitting”

So, first I want to say that I was wrong. In my last blog I said I was reading the last book in a series and it was taking so long to finish. Well, … Continue reading “Morning Star”

Today I had to switch up my plan as I still have not finished my current read. It got me thinking. Why is it taking me so long to finish this book? It’s not … Continue reading “Ending a Series”

With as hectic as my life can be with work, blogging, challenges, and trying to have a social life, my mental health is important. I need to take care of it or I’m going … Continue reading “Driving for Mental Health”

Well, I enjoyed last weekend where I had my first weekend off. This weekend it was back to work and we had a really busy weekend. Due to this, I was unable to post … Continue reading “Busy”

I wasn’t sure what to put on today’s blog, and I knew I couldn’t skip the day. So, I tried to think of a topic that might interest some people. Now, I want to … Continue reading “Favourite Movies”

Happy Canada Day! I can say that my weekend has been great. A few tweaks due to weather, but still a great weekend. But, we’re not talking about that today. We are talking about … Continue reading “Out of the Dark”

So, today is usually when I would put out a new chapter for the book I’m writing on the blog. But, as you know from the last chapter, I was rethinking this. As you … Continue reading “Restart and Rethink”

I know, it’s not the weekend yet. However, this year I am really excited for Canada Day Weekend. It’s going to be a weekend packed with fun, hopefully a lot of sun, and the … Continue reading “Canada Day Weekend”

So, I finished book number 15. Golden Son was a pretty intense read. It’s also one that I almost did not read. But, before I get ahead of myself, let’s dive into my book … Continue reading “Golden Son”

Okay, time to be honest. I’m not loving this story as much as I thought I would. There’s no real excitement in writing this story anymore. In fact, I’m contemplating not finishing it. Would … Continue reading “Chapter 20 – What Would You Do”