Crawling through winter

I got sick, so the last week and a half has been full of fevers, excessive sleeping, and raspy voices. Thankfully, I am feeling much better and would like to thank certain things for bringing me joy and solace through all the coughing.

Spectacular Northwest Territories

A trip to Yellowknife had been on the table for quite awhile; it is a personal goal of ours to visit all corners of our country, and the Northwest Territories marked the 12th province/territory.

One of the main reasons people come to Yellowknife is undoubtedly to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis. I have personally never seen them before, but some have sent pictures from trips to Iceland and northern Ontario, and I knew this was something I wanted to see at least once in my life.

Things that make me happy, pt. 1

A window open on a warm night.

When someone buys me ice cream.

Being the only one awake early in the morning.

Meeting a friendly cat.

Unexpected postcards and letters.

Warm hands on a chilly day.

Giant's Causeway and Belfast

Day 26 & 27




We woke up and made our own traditional breakfast with beans, fried tomatoes, and plenty of tea.

Slieve League

Day 25

I love waking up early.

Is that a weird thing to say? I truly love it. The tranquil morning while everyone else still sleeps; slipping out of bed and into the morning dew.

Blue castles

I like reading; growing up, it took up a good percentage of my day, and I seldom left the house without a book tucked under my arm.