It’s been a while, and a lot has changed. 2023 is already well under-way as I type this, and my surroundings stand out to me as unusually beautiful. Being Canadian from the bilingual part of the country, there’s been a surprisingly large amount to learn about Canada’s west coast; it’s both nothing like the part … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday. It’s been a transformative time for me, though it’s been a fairly difficult year for me. After feeling the constant pressure – internal and external – and the need to always be doing something greater, I decided to prioritize my health. Stress can mess you up … Continue reading
“Just pack two outfits, and you’re good to go.” “Pack extras in case you need them.” “Make sure you take lots of underwear.” Regardless of where you’re from, what your gender is, or how old you are, you’ve probably heard at least one of these quotes. Some people are of the mindset that you don’t … Continue reading
As of late, I’ve had quite a few interesting conversations with a few people – all of whom were at different ages – about the concept of age itself. As a native of North America, I had never before thought much about the desire to be eternally young. However, during my time in Spain, I began … Continue reading
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that travelling makes it incredibly difficult to maintain a regular workout routine. When you’re in a new environment, you crave local delicacies, forget about calorie counts, and focus on being as indulgent as you possibly can. As understandable as this approach to “vacation travel” is, it can also … Continue reading
Yesterday was a difficult day. Since I’ve been home, I’ve assessed my life situation over and over again. On a couple of occasions, I’ve managed to bring myself to a state of anxiety over where my future will lie. While it seems normal for any young 20-something year old to feel that way, I’m a usually … Continue reading
There’s something eery about the ocean. We, the humans, live on land, but over 70% of our planet is covered in water. I often think of what lies out there, in the deep blue sea. Is it as magnificently scary as I imagine it to be, or is it perhaps much less of a danger? A … Continue reading
As kids, we either love, hate, or mildly tolerate our teachers. At least, that’s how it always was with me. Unfortunate as it is, I was never the quiet student at the front of the class. However, I also wasn’t the troubled, failing student that needed a lot of guidance. I’ve always preferred self-learning (perhaps … Continue reading
Anyone who’s lived – or even been – to Spain will know that the Spanish lifestyle can easily test one’s patience. Nothing in Madrid – the capital city of the country – seems to run as fast as it would at home, so imagine what life in small-town Spain must be like! Contrary to popular … Continue reading
I always remember what it was like being a little girl. There were many times of confusion, and while I understood in some strange way that I was lucky, I couldn’t help but compare myself to my peers. I looked different from a lot of them, and while a lot of my friends were of … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 