On Tuesday I have a student from 11:00–3:00 in the east end, and then I have to go home and drop off my laptop before I walk…… Read more “Early sunsets”
First snow of the season
On Sunday (November 1), I decide to take the day off from walking. I’ve been consistent about meeting my targets every day, and yesterday’s walk through Mount…… Read more “First snow of the season”
Cemetery walk
It’s Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., and I’m on my way to work. I’m not naturally a morning person—when the alarm goes off, I don’t spring from…… Read more “Cemetery walk”
St. George Campus
It’s Friday. I’m late finishing my errands, and by the time I set off for the grocery store it’s already 1:30. I’m cutting it close, because my…… Read more “St. George Campus”
The Blue Castle
It was grey and drizzly all day yesterday, which killed any desire to get up and get stuff done. I knew I had a student from 7–9,…… Read more “The Blue Castle”
Night walks
It rained most of the afternoon yesterday, so I’m pretty impressed with myself for managing to hit my goals. I started by skipping the streetcar in favour…… Read more “Night walks”
Quick Lentil Stew
I know it looks soupy in the photo, but that was about all the liquid there was—every other bowl was definitely stew-like. I was very hungry and…… Read more “Quick Lentil Stew”
Hitting my first hurdle
It’s now Day 7 of my habit-changing plan, and I’ve hit a snag—one that I hadn’t expected. I kind of thought the hardest part of my change…… Read more “Hitting my first hurdle”
A trip to IKEA
Was it stupid to visit IKEA during a pandemic? Probably. I would love to say there was something I urgently needed, but the truth is that as…… Read more “A trip to IKEA”
Walking home in the dark
My neighbourhood stays up late. Not in a noisy, party until 3am kind of way, but even at midnight, there are always people sitting on patios or…… Read more “Walking home in the dark”