In this post I head to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley for a long-awaited reunion with my friend and travel buddy, Janine.
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Departure Day Arrives
In this post I talk about the days leading up to my departure from Australia, saying goodbye to friends and family, getting on the plane and navigating my first few days in Canada.
How a Hill in Ireland Helped Me with Overwhelm
In this post, I talk about selling, packing and giving away my belongings, and how hiking Diamond Hill in Ireland helped put this seemingly mountainous task in perspective.
The Cold Plunge: Mapping the Journey
In this post, I talk about planning my intrepid journey through Canada, from West to East Coast, on my way to Ireland, and being confronted head on with long-held insecurities along the way.
The Cold Plunge: Plans Take Flight
In this post, I talk about starting the planning and preparation process for The Cold Plunge, from booking flights to selling my belongings, and the excitement and overwhelm that ensues.
The Cold Plunge: Naming my Adventure
In this post I explain how I came to name my Canadian and Ireland adventure The Cold Plunge, and the similarities I drew between submerging in cold water and immersing myself in a new life in a cold climate.
The Cold Plunge: The Goodbyes Begin
In this post, I talk about the spectrum of emotions I experienced as I prepared for the Cold Plunge-aka my trip to Ireland via Canada- particularly the hard and unexpected ones like sadness, guilt and grief, in particular about saying goodbye to friends and family.
The Cold Plunge- My Journey to Ireland via Canada
In this post, I will share the story of how I decided to travel from Australia to Ireland via Canada in 2024, and the leadup to this intrepid adventure of a lifetime.
Not Paid to Care for Mum
After my experience caring for my former partner after a workplace injury, just two years later I would return to the role of carer for my mum. In this post, I discuss how I applied what I learned from my first experience about prioritising my own wellbeing, and establishing and maintaining boundaries.
Not Paid To Care
In this post, I discuss my experiences as an unpaid carer, including what I have learned about prioritising my own wellbeing, and establishing and maintaining boundaries with the person I cared for. I also address the stigma around separating from a partner with an illness or injury.
