Jul 21, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
If the most frequent question I’m asked about moving is “Where?”, the second one is, “What are you going to do with your cats?” There is only one answer. Take them with us, of course! That said, moving with three cats is not going to be...
Jul 16, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
As a journalist, I learn plenty of interesting things. Some stick with me, some don’t, and some have the potential to change my life. This year has been a strange one for me. Even though nothing bad has happened, save for a few unexpected problems with the...
Jul 7, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Microlight flight in Africa…did I mention I’m scared of heights? I fail more than the average person. There’s a part of my personality that insists on pushing myself out of comfort zones–that keeps reaching for the stars when I’d rather...
Jun 23, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Lying underneath my bed is like being in a coffin. There’s only three inches of space between the tip of my nose and the underside of the mattress. To get under there, I have to slide my way in. It’s not comfortable, but I’m planning on spending a...
Jun 18, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
I have a confession to make. I’m not brave. Oh sure, I can talk big and often do–on this blog, to friends, and on social media. Take risks! Push yourself! Move outside your comfort zone! And my personal favourite, “Jump and the net will...
Jun 9, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Most people have dreamed of escaping to paradise at one time or another. Maybe it was a wonderful vacation you didn’t want to end, or being unable to cope with another long winter. But could you actually make paradise work for the long haul? Would you find it to...