Dear Readers, Well this is certainly a bizarre time to be living in, being encouraged to stay home and to social distance ourselves from our friends and family. However personally, I am so fortunate to be safe at home with my parents and one of my brothers. I am even more fortunate to be able… Continue reading How I’m Dealing with Social-Distancing
Author: Laura Alyre
Trying Something New
Dear Readers, It has been a few weeks since I have written, and that is because I have been busy working away a NEW project. If you follow me on social media, you have probably already heard of The East Coast Girl. I decided to launch a NEW blog, but don't worry (I will still… Continue reading Trying Something New
My Next Step
Dear Readers, If you follow me on Instagram, then I am sure you already know my exciting news: I have accepted an offer to start my PhD at Concordia University in Art History starting this coming fall!!!! Despite having already done five years of university I have signed up for another four. Can you tell… Continue reading My Next Step
The Best Ways to Enjoy Winter
Dear Readers, Well I think it is safe to say that winter is in full swing now in the Maritimes. There have been snow days from work, trips to the ski hill and evenings spent out on the local outdoor skating rink. Despite typically having a love/hate relationship with winter (as I have said before)… Continue reading The Best Ways to Enjoy Winter
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: How To Host Your Own Burns Night
Dear Readers, For all the Scots out there (or Scottish wannabes like myself) Burns Night is a crucial event to celebrate! This past weekend my friends and I organized our own rendition of Burns Night. To tell more about our event and how to organize your own Burn's Night my friend Stephen, as a guest… Continue reading GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: How To Host Your Own Burns Night
Art Battle
Dear Readers, This past weekend a group of friends and I decided to go check out Art Battle at the Sanctuary Theatre! For those of you who aren't familiar with Art Battle. "Art Battle is the global live art tournament. Artists compete live – transforming blank canvas to finished works, as audiences experience the spectacle and… Continue reading Art Battle
A Little Getaway: Glamp Camp NB
Dear Readers, In my last post, I mentioned that I have "mixed feelings" about winter, but the last few days I was absolutely loving winter. My boyfriend and I went for a little getaway to Glamp Camb NB. I was so excited to check out these glamping domes after reading an article on huddle about Glamp… Continue reading A Little Getaway: Glamp Camp NB
Winter is Officially Here!
Dear Readers, Well despite not being a "white" Christmas, the snow has arrived in the Maritimes... and most likely won't be leaving until the end of March (at the earliest). I have always had mixed feelings about winter, I love skiing and skating, but I am not a fan of -20 weather or slipping and… Continue reading Winter is Officially Here!
The Ultimate Self Care Sunday: Spa Chance Harbour
Dear Readers, Sunday's have always been my favourite day of the week, I like taking at least part of the day to re-charge for the week and do something for myself. I tend to work for just a couple of hours on Sunday, but usually in the evening I like to relax with a bubble… Continue reading The Ultimate Self Care Sunday: Spa Chance Harbour
Adieu 2019!
Dear Readers, It seems so crazy that 2019 has come to an end and we are about to enter the new "roaring" twenties. 2019 was a good year (not quite as grand as 2018) but still a good year. It was definitely pretty different living back in Saint John for an entire year, but I… Continue reading Adieu 2019!