I came across Porsha’s book and was amazed at her life story. The struggles she’d gone through almost seem too scary to be true, and I’m impressed with how strong she has become once she stood up to find her… Read More »My Own Strength with Porsha Union
Cancer is no laughing matter, and we should not debunk the seriousness of this topic. But, dwelling on the severity of cancer can cause unnecessary stress and negatively affect your recovery. Sometimes, when life happens, we should simply laugh and… Read More »Technoblade shows us laughter is the answer
Tonight, the CN Tower will be lit gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The month of September is a time to recognize the children and families affected by childhood cancers and to emphasize the importance of supporting research on these… Read More »CN Tower lights up gold tonight
Being a writer is 3% talent and 97% not being distracted by the internet. This is so true. How many times do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling on social media or watching YouTube? The most challenging thing to master when… Read More »Writing meme of the month: September 2021
Dr. Anne Merrem’s book, ‘Train Your Mind to Train Your Body,’ is an athlete’s guide written for athletes who want to gain an edge in training and competition. Her book was recently launched, and although intended for athletes, I felt that… Read More »Train Your Mind and Body with Dr. Anne Merrem
‘Spirited Away’ was one of the Studio Ghibli films that many talk about, however this was not one of my favourite ones in the collection. I found the story rather strange, although it served its purpose of highlighting the dangers… Read More »Movie Review: Spirited Away
Australia has a special place in my heart because it was our last family trip before the COVID pandemic, and it was the most enjoyable place I’ve visited too (New Zealand was a close second). I have so many stories… Read More »Travel Journal: Sydney
Rickrolling is one of the earliest YouTube memes, or in other words, an internet prank, that started back in 2007. My son actually told me about it as he saw a YouTube video that announced how Rick has rolled onto… Read More »Have you been rickrolled?
Each month, I suggest 3 inspirational songs to add to your playlist that are motivational and inspiring. This month’s picks are: Journey ‘Don’t Stop Believin‘ John Lennon ‘Imagine‘ Aerosmith ‘Dream On‘ Check out the September edition of ‘Hold On‘ to… Read More »Top 3 inspirational songs to add to your playlist: September 2021 edition
“My baldness may have encapsulated cancer’s realities of life and death, but it also promoted strength, empowerment, and beauty for anyone battling cancer. It was a part of me.” ~ Ch. 21 of ‘Hold on please, Emily’ Unfortunately, many who… Read More »Book Quote: Ch 21 on baldness