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Last week I accidentally published my review of American Sniper on Thursday instead of saving it for today. I was sharing my frustration with a friend. Now I had to think of what to … Continue reading “The Curse of Misty Wayfair”

Well, I have different ideas of which direction this story is going to go, but not quite sure which one I’ll pick. I suppose we will find out together as the story goes on. … Continue reading “Chapter 13 – What Would You Do”

So, let me start this by apologising to you all. I really wanted my fitness journey to inspire and motivate you all. And I failed at that. Week after week I told you how … Continue reading “Rethinking My Journey”

This one took a bit longer because of the style of read, which I’ll explain in the review. I’ll probably watch the movie next, as I was holding back on watching it because I … Continue reading “American Sniper”

Well, for anyone following the NHL right now, you know that we are at the tail end of the first round in the playoffs. Teams battle it out for the chance to claim the … Continue reading “NHL Playoffs”

So, yesterday I hosted my first watch party ever. It was for the hotel, so essentially I got paid to do something I love – watch hockey. That’s a win for me. Because it … Continue reading “Watch Party”

Sometimes it feels like these weeks just fly by. I’m certain that yesterday was Monday, yet here we are and it’s Saturday. Time passes quickly. We’re in the last days of April too. But, … Continue reading “Chapter 12 – What Would You Do”

This week I was a lot more focused on stretching rather than working out. Why? Because my ankle has been tightening up a lot lately. In fact, my legs have just been really tight. … Continue reading “Stretching”

One of the hardest things about working in the hospitality industry is the lack of respect that everyone seems to have for the workers. You hear things like “the customer is always right” and … Continue reading “Respect Hospitality Workers”

Today my brain just did not want to come up with a blog. I have been in full blog block today, which is why this blog was posted so late. I’m just not sure … Continue reading “Blog Block”

Hello my friends. I’m excited to be back with a new chapter. I don’t want to delay too long with a long and colourful introduction. So, let’s just dive into Chapter 11 of What … Continue reading “Chapter 11 – What Would You Do”

This week sucked. Not just with 75 Soft, but with a lot of things. Finances, personal stress, work stress – honestly it sometimes feels like everything is falling apart. I keep expecting everything to … Continue reading “Discipline in 75 Soft”

Today I had no idea what I wanted to write about. My stress levels are high and my energy is low. I seem to be constantly stressed and tired and I just want this … Continue reading “Stressed and Tired”

Well, I found a new book series that I absolutely love. I accidentally started on book 6, but I have every intention of getting my hands on the rest of the series. So, while … Continue reading “Prodigal Son – A Book Review”

Alright my friends. Let’s see what our favourite characters are going to get up to today. Will Davis get away from his kidnappers? Tessa’s dad just lost his job, what will his family do? … Continue reading “Chapter 10 – What Would You Do”

Okay, so this last week was a bit of a flop. I know – big surprise. Okay, deep breath. My stress levels have been rising up lately and today something happened to raise them … Continue reading “Getting Stronger – 75 Soft”

Finally! After waiting patiently, or maybe a bit impatiently, spring has arrived. The sun is shining. The weather is improving. And it just feels like a new beginning. Well, to me anyway. There are … Continue reading “Spring Goals”

Okay, so I know I’m not a published author, yet. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have author struggles. I have those struggles with the books I put on this blog, and I’m having … Continue reading “Author Struggles”

Do you guys remember where we left off? Our boy, Davis Steel has been grabbed, and I have to wonder how many of you screamed at the screen. Well, if you need a refresher, … Continue reading “Chapter 9 – What Would You Do”

As you may recall, last week I announced that I was starting over with my 75 Soft challenge. I’m still not perfect at it, but I have seen improvement and now I just need … Continue reading “Starting Over – 75 Soft”

So, there has been a lot going on lately that has made life difficult. It feels like things are going from bad to worse some days. My debt isn’t going down as fast as … Continue reading “Walking Through the Valley”

Today, I don’t have a happy blog. This is not how I wanted to start the week, but here we are. Yesterday was a hard day. Things were happening that were perfect opportunities for … Continue reading “Friendship Ended”

Alright, I don’t want to do too much of an introduction today. The ideas from the novel are flowing and I need to get that down before they disappear. So, with this short intro … Continue reading “Chapter 8 – What Would You Do”

It’s Good Friday, and to some that means a lot. I’m one of those as today is the day that Jesus died on the cross to save sinners like you and me. How amazing … Continue reading “Pressing Pause. Maybe”

I have made a lot of goals this year and taken on a lot of different challenges. It, honestly, is becoming a bit too much, and overwhelming. 75 Soft, read 50 books, publish my … Continue reading “Helping Others and Reaching Goals”

So, I want to be an author. We all know this already. I’ve shared it many times. What you may not know is that I’ve been learning from authors during this time as well. … Continue reading “Learning from Authors”

Well, I think I’m going to dive a bit more into a suspense novel, again. The drama only angle wasn’t doing anything for me. And I even heard from someone that they stopped reading … Continue reading “Chapter 7 – What Would You Do”

So, I did do better overall this week, but not perfect. There was one off day where I just completely forgot about water so I only had 1 out of 3 litres. However, I … Continue reading “Workouts of 75 Soft”

Sorry for the later blog, but there is a really good reason for the later post. I was finishing my last book so that I could write a book review on it today. This … Continue reading “419 – A Book Review”

Hello my friends. Happy Monday. This last weekend was quite exhausting, but fortunately I had a mostly relaxing day yesterday. I got to watch the Jets game on TV (we won), and got to … Continue reading “Update – Career Focused”

Sorry for the late post here. I actually contemplated just waiting till tomorrow to get this post done. This weekend was busy for me as we did an Island Getaway theme and I was … Continue reading “Chapter 6 – What Would You Do”

And just like that it’s Friday. Time for another update on 75 Soft. As with all my fitness challenges this one has been a bit rocky. However, this week I was really focused on … Continue reading “Getting Back to 75 Soft”

So, an update on something I mentioned last week. I had applied for a job, had an interview, and I was waiting for an email to say if I got the job. Update – … Continue reading “Trusting God”

I finished my 3rd book of my book challenge. This is going a bit slower than I anticipated. If I’m going to read 50 books this year, I better get moving. I haven’t even … Continue reading “Born For Death – A Book Review”

Okay, time for Chapter 5 of our new novel What Would You Do, and I will honestly be trying to find ways to make this novel something I want to write. This may mean … Continue reading “Chapter 5 – What Would You Do”

So, this update will be a bit different than the last one. Mainly because I forgot to write my thoughts each day. It’s been a week, my friends, and I hope that this next … Continue reading “Struggling in 75 Soft”

Let me tell you guys something. The most disheartening thing is to have to move into a hotel where you work because you cannot afford to rent your own place. Buying is completely out … Continue reading “New Hope”

I don’t know about my other fellow Manitobans, but I am ready for winter to be over and for the warm weather to come out. I’m missing the sunshine, being outside, and there is … Continue reading “Waiting for Warm Weather”

Hello my friends. It’s Saturday and time for another chapter. I found myself contemplating scraping this book and starting a different one. But, I told myself I wasn’t a quitter and I would press … Continue reading “Chapter 4 – What Would You Do”

Wow. You guys! I have been doing 75 soft for just over a week now and I have to say, I’m proud of myself. There was one day that was a bit rocky, but … Continue reading “First Full Week – 75 Soft”

I honestly was not quite sure what to post today. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately and came to some hard conclusions. There will hopefully be some big changes coming up in … Continue reading “Stop Standing Still”

So, as many of you know, I want to publish a book this year. Unfortunately, my ADHD brain has been distracting me with new story line ideas and it’s pulling me away from my … Continue reading “New Author to Be”

I’m going to be honest, I have no idea what will come out of this book. In fact, I’m questioning why I chose to try my hand at this genre in the first place. … Continue reading “Chapter 3 – What Would You Do?”

Okay. Time to reveal what I’ve been holding back from you guys. I am doing my own version of the 75 soft challenge. In today’s blog I will tell you what I’m doing, how … Continue reading “75 Soft – Let’s Begin”

I did it guys. I’ve finished my second book of the year. Only forty eight more to go. This book was different – as in not my usual read. However, it was a special … Continue reading “Cursed Seed – Book Review”

Today, where I live, it is Family Day. In the past, this has meant absolutely nothing to me. It was just another day, and I usually worked. This year, I’ll admit, I’m still a … Continue reading “Family”

Hey everyone. I hope you’re having a great weekend so far. Time to make it a little bit better with the next chapter of our new book, What Would You Do. So, let’s keep … Continue reading “Chapter 2 – What Would You Do”

Well, there are a few things that make this week a cardio disappointment. For one, I planned on doing a lot more cardio than I actually did. Secondly, my cardio session went absolutely terribly. … Continue reading “Cardio Disappointment”

Happy Valentine’s Day my friends. To some of you, this day means spending way too much money on your significant other. For others, you’re the one getting spoiled. I’ve talked to couples who have … Continue reading “Single – And That’s Okay”

I did it you guys. I finished reading my first book of the year and I’m a few chapters into my second book. I’ve decided, because I said that I was doing this reading … Continue reading “Red Rising – Book Review 1”

Okay, I have decided that I will try and tackle another book. However, this one will not be a mystery. I’m going to attempt a drama style novel. I know, this isn’t my usual … Continue reading “Chapter 1 – What Would You Do?”

You guys!!!! The delicious recipes that I’ve made this week! Everything has been so filling and so delicious. It gets me excited about cooking all over again. Especially when the food you make gets … Continue reading “Excited About Cooking”

No, this is not a new year’s resolution blog. It’s a bit late for that seeing as we are in February already. This blog is going to be about things that I hope to … Continue reading “Experience 2024 – A To Do List”

So, I have taken on a few challenges this year and I’ve been struggling with some of them. And, I hinted with a previous blog that I’ll be tackling another challenge soon. This one … Continue reading “Challenge Reset”

So, it’s Saturday. That usually means that I’m coming out with a new chapter for my blog stories. However, I finished the one that we were working through. I’ll be honest, I did not … Continue reading “Not Sure”

So, as you can imagine, after last week, I have stumbled with my fitness journey. It has not completely failed, but it has suffered when my mental health suffered. This week was a lot … Continue reading “Trying To Get Back”

Last year I wrote about why I started blogging. To be honest, I had to go back and read it because I couldn’t remember what I all said. I can tell that it was … Continue reading “My Why Renewed”

I know that on Mondays I wanted to start doing updates on my water challenge. But after last week, this blog needed to be written instead. I can give an update on the water … Continue reading “Not Okay”

We made it. The final chapter of our first story on the blog. To be honest, I’m not sure what I’ll be doing next. Not sure if I will come out with another story … Continue reading “Final Answers – Chapter 29”

Hello my friends. Are you ready for a fitness journey update? There will be pictures of some of the delicious food I made this week, which will be the main focus of this blog. … Continue reading “A Fitness Journey Update”

Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Another challenge? How do you have so much time? Well, I don’t, but I do. I’ll explain that in a minute. First, I want to tell you about … Continue reading “A Reading Challenge”

Time to give you an update on how things are going with my habit building of drinking more water. I will admit that it’s not going the way that I had hoped, but there … Continue reading “Water Challenge – Part 1”

Hello my friends. I have some great news. I’ve figured out the ending to my novel. Don’t worry, this isn’t the last chapter. However, it is the second last chapter. Next week I will … Continue reading “Keep Your Friends Close – Chapter 28”

This week I have been focusing a lot on fun fitness. What does that mean? Not just focusing on the usual workouts. Yoga, Pilates, Weights, Running,etc. are all good, but the best workouts are … Continue reading “Fun Fitness”

Lately, I’ve been under a lot of stress. A few days ago a simple message sent me over the edge and I just cried and couldn’t stop for quite a while. I started my … Continue reading “Back to Wellness”

Lately I’ve been watching a lot of health and fitness style YouTube creators. Some of them inspire me, while others leave me cringing as I wonder if they are starving themselves to look the … Continue reading “Building a Habit”

Well, here we are with chapter 27 of our book. I think I’ll be wrapping it up soon but not sure how. Should I make it a series, or just a stand alone? It’s … Continue reading “Friend or Foe- Chapter 27”

Alright, time for another update on my fitness journey in 2024. Week 2 was not as great as week 1, but not a failure by a long shot. Just a lot busier. However, I … Continue reading “Week 2 – 2024 Fitness Journey”

I have a new obsession: Cooking Shows. The Food Network has become one of my favourite channels, especially to pass the time during slow night shifts. In today’s blog I will share how this … Continue reading “Cooking Shows”

So, as you know, if you’ve read my previous blogs, I am living at the hotel due to the crazy amount of debt that I’m in. I won’t tell you how much, but let’s … Continue reading “ADHD and Money”

Happy New Year to all of you who only read my novel on this blog. I’m telling you guys, this year is already filled with so much hope, anticipation and expectation. Hopefully your year … Continue reading “Unexpected – Chapter 26”

Welcome to our newest edition to the regular blogs. Fitness Friday! Every Friday I will be posting some sort of update on my fitness journey. Once a month didn’t go very well for me, … Continue reading “Fitness Journey 2024 – Week 1”

Contrary to what my unmotivated side thinks, I love to cook. Baking, not so much, but I will attempt it from time to time. In some ways, I am a self taught cook. I’m … Continue reading “Cooking Goals”

Happy New Year my friends. We did it. 2023, and all that it was, is behind us and now we are starting fresh with a brand new year. There is so much potential in … Continue reading “Welcome 2024”

Well, here we are. Chapter 25 – Betrayed. If you think you know what’s about to happen, don’t be too sure. I do hope to surprise you, but you’re a smart group. It wouldn’t … Continue reading “Betrayed – Chapter 25”

Well, here we are. The last time you get two chapters a week, for now anyway. Honestly, I’m glad to be going down to one chapter a week next week. The reason: I’m not … Continue reading “Loss – Chapter 24”

Well, this year flew by. This is the last blog post of the year as the next will be the next two chapters of my book. Isn’t that crazy. How was 2023 for you? … Continue reading “2024 – My Plan”

Alright, time to let this guy shine for a bit. I’m really excited about this chapter. So, let’s keep this short and sweet, as per usual. Here is Chapter 23, Mick.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all joy to you my friends. I still want to give you your two chapters. One more week of two chapters after this and then we go back down … Continue reading “Found -Chapter 22”

Well folks, I got my day trip yesterday and let me tell you, I couldn’t be happier. I know, most people read the word museum and think, “boring”. Honestly, I used to be one … Continue reading “Royal Tyrrell Museum”

Well, I have made it to Calgary and I’m spending time with my family. It has been a riot so far, with lots of laughing together, and sometimes at each other. We already did … Continue reading “Christmas in Calgary”

Chapter 21, Family, is going to bring us deeper into Adam’s past. So, I know you want to just get to the story and not listen to me ramble. So let’s get this intro … Continue reading “Family- Chapter 21”

Welcome back to another chapter. Chapter 20, Pursue, should be an exciting one. I really hope you guys are enjoying reading this novel as much as I’m enjoying writing it. Well, let’s keep this … Continue reading “Pursue – Chapter 20”

Just a few more days till I go away for Christmas Break and I still have so much to do. I suppose I better get my butt in gear and get things done. Holiday … Continue reading “Holiday Prep”

Everyone deserves a break around Christmas time, and I am very excited for my break. We have reached single digits with the count down till I go and see family for Christmas. I can’t … Continue reading “Christmas Break”

Okay, let’s keep this short. The second chapter of the day is Chapter 19, Not Safe, and I don’t want to tie you up too long, especially after that last chapter. I bet you’re … Continue reading “Not Safe – Chapter 19”

Don’t worry. You’re still getting two chapters at a time. However, in order to simplify it for myself, I’ll still do them as two separate posts. They’ll both be posted today for your two … Continue reading “Elijah – Chapter 18”

Well, I spoke to you all two days ago and in that time, a lot has happened. I counted my hours for my next paycheck and it’s going to be another low check, which … Continue reading “Appreciate”

First, I want to apologise to all of you. Lately, my posts have been down in the dumps and negative. I’ve been in a bad head space lately, but that’s no excuse. So, today … Continue reading “Choosing Positivity”

Yes, you read that title correctly. TWO CHAPTERS! Nope, I’m not pulling your leg. I don’t have money to give you all a gift, so my gift to you is this; two chapters every … Continue reading “Hide Lies. – Chapters 16 & 17”

Well, as you can tell by the title of this blog, things are not as planned this week. Come to think of it, this entire month has gone wrong. Some things are just life, … Continue reading “Not as Planned”

Well, the weekend was jam packed, but I think it was also a success. The Christmas Market that was hosted at our hotel was popular, with a steady stream of people coming through. The … Continue reading “Finding Health”

Hello everyone. I really had to squeeze this next chapter in. The hotel is very busy this weekend with our Christmas Gift & Getaway Weekend going on. Thankfully, I had a few moments to … Continue reading “Adam – Chapter 15”

Like most of us, I have an idea for a holiday that I really want to take. However, because I love to travel, I have plenty of places that I would love to go … Continue reading “Dream Holidays”

Hello everyone. Happy Monday. I had to scrap my original idea for the blog today. I’m wrestling with what to do with one of my projects. It’s one that I am keeping under wraps … Continue reading “Undecided”

I’m so sorry you guys. I honestly forgot that it was Saturday for most of the day. Plus, I had to work this morning. The shift was long and involved me running around a … Continue reading “Run – Chapter 14”

Well, today is one of those days where my plan is to write stuff down and see what comes out. I’ll be honest; I’m tired. Night shifts are not exactly fun and not getting … Continue reading “Hotel Stress”

Hello my friends. It’s a beautiful morning today. The sun is shining, the coffee is ready, and I knew what I wanted to write about in today’s blog. I’ve mentioned in the past that … Continue reading “ADHD – Living with it”

Hey everyone. Sorry for the late post. My week was a bit of a wreck. I spent the night on Wednesday in the ER. By the morning, the doctors were finally able to tell … Continue reading “Stranger – Chapter 13”

Today I woke up and I was immediately stressed out about finances. Not the way one wants to wake up. It got me thinking. How can I improve my financial situation? I’m already moving … Continue reading “Thinking Ahead”