One of the most fascinating and complex parts of immersing yourself in a new culture is learning how to interpret its customs—and how to respond to them with respect. In Albania, one of the most striking traditions I’ve encountered is Besa, an ancient code of honour that continues to shape everyday interactions. As an outsider,…
My first day in Tirana, (not to be mistaken for Torana lol Canadian joke) which is the capital city – I visited one of the most important historical sites in the city, Bunk d’Arte 2. This is a bunker which was built by the Communist party, in the center of the city which was built…
How on earth did you get to Albania, you ask? Its a very good question. I was honestly too busy to trace my steps, but I went down many YouTube rabbit holes, joined many Facebook groups and Albania kept showing up for me. Affordable, Mediterranean lifestyle and out of the Shengen zone. What I know…
This is where it all changes. While I am dealing with a total shitshow with my business, I am also experiencing a deep and profound healing in my body and soul. I am connecting with spirit, feeling a connection with the heavens out of the top of my head, and bottoms of my feet like…
In December I had another follow up with my surgeon. This would be 15 months post rotator cuff | bicep tendon repair. Through an MRI report earlier in the year it was determined that all of the tendons were functioning, except the biggest and most important one – the supraspinatus. It was completely torn. This…
To recap, I am in Nicaragua and I am doing a heavy metal cleanse. My plan was to not work during this time, so I am busy trying to get a few weeks worth of blogs, emails, and social media posts created and scheduled in advance. To backpedal a little, before I left I decided…
The year started off with a ‘redirect’ from the universe. I was planning to rent my home for the winter, but got news that my chimney was not installed properly. So I locked up my house and got my neighbour to help me drain the water pipes, and shut the property down for the winter.…

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