Exercise, Take 2

Last year, I posted about our desire to lead a less sedentary lifestyle. Well, we did our daily brisk walking for a few months, but we weren’t able to stay consistent once the holiday rush kicked in, because we started getting more work then. This year, the pandemic struck, and we became even more sedentary

The Master Luthier

written in memory of Sir Amador Tamayo A trip to the luthier was alwaysa whole day affairYou never rushed talkYou never rushed art You told many storiesfunny, bare, earthyas the green expansethat cradled the workshop Nature, light banterPerhaps through the chatteryour ears were expertly probingIs this playerMellow and deepSprightly and brightHow does one marryflesh and

My Quick and Easy Makeup Routine

As a performer for weddings and other formal events, I wear makeup pretty often. However, finding time for makeup application is difficult with a toddler around. That’s why I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to simplify my makeup routine. My makeup in this picture took just 10 minutes to do and involved six products.

A Response to All the Excess Baggage

I previously posted this on Facebook, but I’ve decided to post it also here. It has just recently come to my attention that my ex (hereon referred to as “X”) has been talking about me on YouTube and in an online blog in an extremely unfavourable manner. I am far from faultless (and I’ve long

Fitbit Charge 3: One Month Progress Update

Last month, Casey and I bought Fitbits so that we could begin tracking our daily activity with the goal of leading a less sedentary lifestyle. After one month of daily use, I am happy to report that we have achieved visible results. While we made use of all the tracker’s features, the extent varied according