A Beautiful Day for a Winter Paddle After a few months of online conversations, Michael and I had met in person for the first time over the Christmas holidays of 2014. At this time I was an avid kayaker, as well as a sea kayak guide at East Coast Outfitters in Lower Prospect. Michael was…
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Borderline Personality Disorder & Histrionic Personality Disorder – Scrambled Egg Thoughts & Soaring Eagles
Scrambled Egg Thoughts This week my therapeutic journey has been focusing on the authentic self and mindfulness. Authentic self is something I’ve been searching for, for as far back as I can remember. In my early twenties, I remember searching out ways to get to know who I am, and find where I fit into…
Beautiful Rainbow Over Mockingee Lake
Story Behind the Picture I was kayaking with a friend on Mockingee Lake during a Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia (CKNS) Ladies Night Paddle. The weather was bordering on rain as the light grey clouds turned into menacing, darker ones. The rain soon started and winds picked up as we made our way back to the…
Nova Scotia, Canada – 2021 – Summer Moments
Kayaking – Have Trailer Will Travel! This was the important moment of Summer 2021, being able to transport my kayak! This had me back on track for getting out there and paddling! Big shout out to my husband Michael, who assembled the trailer for me. Think IKEA. You’ll get the picture of the number of…
Panuke Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada
Panuke Lake Boat Launch I traveled Highway #1 from Garlands Crossing to Three Mile Plains. There, I turned onto Panuke Road. This paved road eventually turns into a gravel road that ends at the boat launch. There is lots of space to maneuver your vehicle if you have a trailer hauling your boat, like I…
Skydiving, Off-Road Driving & Kayaking!
Skydive Qatar Saturday was hobby day! I dropped Michael off at Skydive Qatar for his afternoon of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane! I took these pictures leaving the drop zone, just as a load of jumpers were coming in for a landing! Fuwairit Beach Next I made my way to Fuwairit Beach!!! Since…
Drive to Qatar’s West Coast – Kayaking at Dukhan Beach!
Dukhan Highway This is a great drive because there is actual desert – dunes – not many and they’re tiny – but there are some ! As well, the landscape itself changes to include the amazing limestone formations! These are pictures about 40km west into my journey along the Dukhan Highway. This highway seems to…
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Grandparent Fun!
Our time in Halifax is an important time to bond with our grandchildren and create fun memories! Here are some of our moments so far!!! S, xo Relaxing, watching Paddington Bear! Mini golf at Putting Edge! A visit with my parents! Taking Nathan kayaking at East Coast Outfitters with a stop on Hearn Island! Fun…
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Back Home!
I’m back in the ‘Fax and absolutely jet lagged! So far, my total ride in airplanes this summer is up to 16 and I’ve been in four different time zones in a little over a month! My circadian rhythms are totally out of wack! Add menopause onto that and OH BOY!!! So, here I am…
Museum of Islamic Art – View From the Water on Kayak
At one time I was a sea kayak tour guide here in Qatar. One tour offered was launched out of the waters at the Museum of Islamic Art. Here are photos from an evening kayaking tour around the Museum of Islamic Art, and the surrounding area! S, 🇶🇦