Chained to the Country

I believe people are influenced by their childhood. The way you are raised is ultimately what shapes you into your adulthood. I look back on my childhood and feel nothing but happy memories. Sure, my smart ass mouth got me into a lot of trouble but I would not have had it any other way. …

Stirrups in Full Swing

They say when you fall off a horse to hop straight back on. What if you forget to hop back in the saddle? What if months go by and your hands don't pick up those reins? Well... That's what unfortunately happened to me. In 2015 I endured the stress of grade twelve and a part-time …

Shimmer & Shine in that Garden of Mine

"Poetry calls us to pause. There is so much we overlook, while the abundance around us continues to Shimmer, on its own" - Naomi Shihab Nye  

Bintang on Beautiful Beaches

'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page' - Saint Augustine Oh how a year has flown. It feels like just yesterday my toes were dipped in Bali sands. It is a party island to some and a treasure chest of adventures for others. I happen to see …

Love in Little Things

Colour. One of the most beautiful things we see everyday but often overlook as we get swept up in the river of our own routines. A little bit of colour can change everything. Most importantly it impacts mood. When you really study flowers you can see a painted canvas of natures glory. I remember when …

Wild Winds

Most people complain when it get's cold but it's new colours and pulling out those old comfortable sweaters stuffed at the back of your drawers. It is is curling up in bed with a hot chocolate watching reruns of That 70's Show. Winter is beanies, scarves and gloves. I love watching nature change. The leaves …