When You Wish Upon A Star...

At 22 years of age, I'm still convinced that wishes come true.

I can't help but to make a wish any time I see a shooting star soar across the sky, blow out candles on a cake, blow the seeds off of a dandelion, or watch the clock change to 11:11.

Realistic? No. But in this crazy, chaotic world that we live in, sometimes it's just nice to believe in the power of wishing.

It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Summer!

Ahh, sunny days.

It's been a long time coming. Despite last weeks dumping of snow, I'm optimistic that we've seen the last of winter... until September.

I have to admit, there is nothing like a Canadian summer. After months of bitter cold, we get approximately 2 months of hot weather. And believe me, we make the most of it. I've been to several countries during the summer season, and nobody celebrates quite like Canadians. We cram as much as possible into the short season, making up for the amount of time we spend cooped inside our homes all winter.

Rafting down the river, backyard campfires, days lying on the beach, ice cream, parties, and sunburns. Bring it on, Summer.

It's That Time Of Year...

Dear Seasonal Allergies,

I don't mean to sound rude, but I would greatly appreciate if you would leave. Go far, far away from me and never return. You see, I'm a big fan of breathing and you make doing so particularily difficult from time to time. I also could do without itchy, watery eyes and a sore throat.

Did I mention that I love summer? I live for warm summer days, sitting outside enjoy the sunshine. Thanks to you, I'm forced to seek shelter indoors when somebody is mowing the lawn or when poplar trees start to shed their beautiful white fuzz. I'm a self proclaimed nature loving, tree hugger, and here I am allergic to trees. Thanks a lot.

I'm a good person, I can't see how this cruel punishment is at all justified. You are mean, Allergies... mean, mean, mean! I hope that when you try to sleep at night you are overcome with guilt for all of the suffering you force millions of us to endure. Go away, nobody wants you here.

Yours truly,

Krysta, Allergy Sufferer

Will Power

Some days I really wish that I possessed more will power. So many things would be so much easier.

I'd stop spending my money and pay off my debt sooner. I'd stop slacking, study for my exams and start making decent money. I'd start letting go, and avoid the inevitable upset that the situation is going to bring.

Will power, you've been by my side in the past, where have you gone? I need you in my life!

The Party is Over!

Sunburns, snow falls, best friends, vodka, and most importantly... smores!

Another successful May Long weekend!

I Challenge You...

Every day, do something that scares you. It can be something simple, but something you'd normally avoid doing because you are afraid. The satisfaction you'll get from overcoming that fear will be worth it. Try that interesting dish you've always wondered about. It just might be your new favorite food.Get on that stage and sing. You know that it will be fun, but you worry about what others will think. They'll admire your courage, and you won't regret it. That one person you can't get out of your head? Maybe it's because they are supposed to be there. Tell them how you feel. Don't let fears take over your life.

Every day, make somebody's day. Give somebody an honest compliment. It's amazing how much a few simple words can mean to a person. Hold the door open for that lady with a child holding each of her hands. Skip your coffee and give your change to that homeless man. Random acts of kindness don't have to be extreme. Just take the time to show somebody that you care. I promise you, the feeling you'll get will be worth the extra step.

I'm guilty of forgetting these simple things on a daily basis, but I try to enforce them each and every day. Life is too short to let fears hold you back from doing the things that you want to do. Smiles are contagious, so make somebody smile and see how much it spreads. Life is what you make it. Make it good.

Bring On May Long!

Each May, Canadians celebrate Victoria Day... better known as simply "May Long" weekend.

During this weekend, eagerly awaiting summer, we drag our tents out from storage and brave the cold for a weekend of crazy camping antics. Nearly every year, we find ourselves in the middle of nowhere, shivering beside the campfire, likely cursing the snow falling around us. Mother Nature rarely blesses us with warm weather for May Long.

For some reason, year after year, we keep pitching our tents. We haul in beer by the caseload, dress in the warmest clothes we own, and we never fail to have an amazing time.

We are crazy, we are Canadian, and we know how to celebrate.

Happy May Long!