I recently published this blog post as part of a three-part series, but the second part has taken a little longer to get to, so I decided to re-publish this first post to keep them closer together. If you missed it the first time, enjoy! In this post, I'm talking about one of the three loves of my life: Travel. Where I started, what these experiences meant to me and my life, the lessons they have offered, and how they have influenced my two other loves, writing and circus.
Category: Life Experiences
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Allow It
One month into my working holiday in Ireland, I was coming face to face with my anxieties and uncertainties as I searched for a job while bouncing between temporary housing in Galway. I discovered the following passage while listening to the audiobook of Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks. I found… Continue reading Allow It
The Cold Plunge: A Home and a Job
In this post, I face my anxieties and uncertainties in Galway as I search for a job while bouncing between temporary housing.
The Cold Plunge: Into the West
In this post, I leave Dublin behind and head west to Galway, where I land in the middle of the International Arts Festival.
The Cold Plunge: Money Shadow
In this post, I explore how the vulnerability of moving to a new country helped me face my long-held fears around money.
The Cold Plunge: Lonely in The Liberties
In this post I share about experiencing loneliness, anxiety and overwhelm as I continue to navigate my first few weeks in Dublin, and how a catch-up with a friend helped me shift my focus for my time in Ireland.
The Cold Plunge: A Day Trip to Howth
In this post, I continue to navigate the quagmire of life admin required for setting up my new life in Ireland, and venture out on my first day trip to Howth, a seaside village outside Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Trinity Trails
In this post I discover the fascinating history of Trinity College, the Ireland's oldest university, admire the artistry of the Book of Kells and take a wander through The Long Room, one of the world's most beautiful libraries.
The Cold Plunge: The Journey to Hozier
In this post I head to Marlay Park in Dublin to see Lord Huron and Hozier in concert. marking a milestone in my Canadian-Ireland odyssey.