When I was a child, I watched Adventures from the Book of Virtues, an animated show based on The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories edited by William Bennett. And from that show, I still remember the episode about Peter and the magic thread. …

In 2019, Joey and I decided we’d move to Calgary from Vancouver. It was a renter’s market, and we were excited to finally afford a nice apartment in the city. Since there were so many choices, it was difficult to keep track of our favourites and remember the features of…

Joey and I took a two-week hiatus from boxing to focus on grief, work, and other things. But we’re ready to hit the heavy bags again. This Saturday, we participated in the All Levels Boxing Technique at our boxing club, Impact Boxing & Fitness. …

There’s this simple game I enjoy called Unpacking. In it, I follow a girl’s journey from her childhood bedroom to various apartments and houses as she grows up. My favourite part was seeing which childhood items she kept as she moved. It’s good to bring some of our past with…

Our society isn’t prepared for grief. I had to ask for a week off to help with the funeral after my bereavement leave. Do you know how long bereavement leave is? Three days. I’m lucky that my employer gave me more time off. Imagine mourning someone you’ve known since they…

On November 2, 2021, my little brother died in a car accident. He was in the passenger’s seat of his girlfriend’s car when a truck T-boned their vehicle. The investigation is still ongoing, so I can’t share too many details. But here’s the eulogy I wrote for my brother’s funeral. …

Originally posted by electrifymybrain-blog The only NYE resolutions I’ve completed were work-related yearly goals. In my personal life, I have no such things to boast of. I’ve wanted to learn another language, but the lessons fell by the wayside. …

Originally posted by prinsomnia I’m on staycation this week. With the coronavirus over our heads, there’s nowhere to go. Here’s where the books come in. “Why are you between so many books?” Joey asks. He tends to complete one before moving onto the next. The truth is I’m easy to…

In 1997, my mom and aunt dragged my cousin and me to the theatres to watch Titanic. The theatre had an age requirement because of the nudity in the film. Mom and aunt lied and said my cousin and I were ten. As epic movies often do, Titanic captured my…