I have said it once and I will say it again: I am excellent at running. And I don't mean the kind where I lace up my Nikes and go running through the streets of New York City—though I do this and enjoy every minute of it. I mean that I am excellent at running …
I woke up last night to the sound of people on my roof. Well, at least that's what it sounded like. I rolled over and curled up next to my pillow, hoping the noise would stop. But it continued, and I soon realised I don't have a roof anymore and that sound was actually construction …
June 5, 2018 It's closing in on dinnertime, our third full day on the road, and I figured this downtime would be a perfect time to update you on this Eastward bound trip of mine. The family and I—all eight of us—left California Saturday evening around 6:30pm. After gritting our teeth through the LA evening …
My eyes are a little sleepy and heart a little full as I write this. The skyline of Las Vegas fills my family's fifty-four foot RV. As I sit in the passenger seat of the huge motor-home, I can feel my lips turn up their corners in a sheepish grin and the tears run down …
A few nights ago, I found myself crying under the comfort of my fluffy duvet. I was going through unpublished drafts meant for my blog when I came across one titled, "What Hurts." I read through my jumbled mess of thoughts that were penned in my journal. I quoted Ernest Hemingway while talking about feeling …
Oh boy, I’ve been staring at this blank word document for far too long. I’d like to start off by saying thank you to Mother Maven for the opportunity to guest-write on Uptown Maven. When I was first asked to do this, I was honored to say the least. This blog is one of my …
As fall slowly sheds it’s colours and trades it’s rustic palette for cold winter hues, I find myself daydreaming next to the crackling fireplace as I sit bundled up next to my fresh cut Christmas tree while watching the snow filled clouds arrive out my frosted window before the sky begins to darken. The funny …
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