From  December 16-23 I took a week vacation and focused all of my energy on putting together this blog . I wanted to respect the deadline I had set for myself to launch on December 21. I never miss a deadline ! During this time I totally disregarded everything  I have shared with you in... Continue Reading →

Written late July 2020 The Long Haul   - Persevere - Two of my favorite things in life: Coffee and Chardonnay and for the past two months I haven’t been able to truly enjoy either. I am what they refer to in the COVID world as a “long hauler”. Although I have never officially tested positive,... Continue Reading →

Written end of July 2020 This too shall pass… Many years ago I went through a period in my life where I suffered from anxiety in a big way. I was a working mother of 3 young children, trying to be a super Mom, wife, daughter, employee…you name it. I wanted everything in my life... Continue Reading →

Written mid August 2020 Avoiding the vortex of self despair. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night struggling for my breath. This is a first for me. I layed there for a while trying to catch my breath and calm my nerves but ended up losing it. There are moments when my... Continue Reading →

Written late August 2020 COVID-19 Long Hauler home remedies Just when you think you’re on the road to recovery…BAM I never got around to writing survival techniques for working moms so now that all I seem to be able to do is rest, I am going to try something totally different…COVID-19 Long Haulers Coping Strategies... Continue Reading →

Written September 2020 A Gift… For many weeks after getting sick, I was constantly wondering when I was going to feel better again. I was consumed with my symptoms and all I could think about was getting back to the way I used to be.  Gradually, I have made a conscious decision to accept my... Continue Reading →

Written late September 2020 Recently, I was asked about my COVID journey to date and everything I have experienced up until now symptom wise. For me, it started off with the typical signs of the flu: sore throat, headache, chills and that achy feeling when you know you’re fighting something that will hopefully go away... Continue Reading →

Written mid October 2020 A few weeks ago, I sat down and wrote a blog entry and it started off like this: As I sit on my couch on this beautiful Thanksgiving Monday I am very conscious of the fact that I have much to be grateful for.  During these COVID times, being Canadian is... Continue Reading →

I have started to come up with my own theory as to why my COVID symptoms have taken so long to disappear.  When the global pandemic struck my life like a bolt of lightning, I hit the ground running. It was so stressful on many levels. If I were to do it all over again, there... Continue Reading →