I remember being in Junior High and reading all of the Twilight books in the span of a few months. I was obsessed with the series and I dreamed about being a famous author one day. I loved English in high school, and I took one English class in University but I had the most… Continue reading What it’s like Writing for a Living vs. Writing for Fun
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Calgary, Alberta. I lived there for 21 years and I plan on returning one day as all my family currently lives there. It’s one of the top five largest cities in Canada but it’s extremely affordable in comparison to other big urban centres. One of my… Continue reading Get to know me: 25 Random Facts
I’ve been a self-proclaimed grandma for as long as I can remember. When I was younger (I’m talking kindergarten) my favourite show was The Weather Network. THE WEATHER CHANNEL. I memorized all of the meteorologist’s names and knew their schedules. Normal kids were watching Sponge Bob and here I am learning about the high-pressure front… Continue reading How to Tell if you’re a 20-something Grandma
Before I started my blog, I truly knew nothing about blogging or what it meant to be a "blogger." I started my blog because I was feeling discouraged in my professional career, where I thought I would be writing for a living. I went to university for communications and I've always loved writing for as… Continue reading How to Start a Blog
Recently Ahmed and I celebrated our five year anniversary, which made me think about our relationship over the years. We've faced a several obstacles, but overcoming them has strengthened us a couple. If someone had told me even six years ago that I would be writing a blog giving relationship advice, I would have told… Continue reading Tips for a Healthy Long-term Relationship
2018 was a crazy year, probably the wildest one I’ve had in my almost 23 years of life. Despite being a grandma, I learnt to become less-grandma-like and took some risks! I didn’t do anything crazy like sky-diving, so don’t get too excited. I learnt how to cook Honestly, before I moved out, I really… Continue reading Eight things Grandma learned in 2018
Four years and eight months ago, Ahmed and I were both at the same birthday party for a mutual friend of ours (Shout-out to Massie and Iman if either of you are reading this post, you both are the reason for our relationship). We had a lot of mutual friends, and my best friend at… Continue reading Grandma talks about how she met Grandpa
I know what you’re all probably thinking. How did grandma get in a car accident when she is the best driver in the world and always drives below the speed limit?? (This is not completely true. I am an okay driver, but I couldn’t parallel park if my life depended on it. I’m not joking).… Continue reading Grandma talks about her car accident – one year later
Before I start this post, I would like to update everyone on the donair situation in Kelowna, as mentioned in my last blog entry. The City of Kelowna must be avid followers of this blog, because there’s a new donair restaurant opening!!! The sign is up and it says, “opening this fall.” Last time I… Continue reading Grandma and Grandpa try Painting
I’d like to start off by explaining that I am not actually retired, but some days my back pain and 9 p.m. bedtime make me wonder if I should sell all of my assets (I have none) and retire. Anyways, I’ve lived in this retirement oasis of Kelowna BC for almost six months now and… Continue reading Grandma leaves the big city for retirement in Kelowna
