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Author: Amanda Howlett

I’m sorry I was silent. I’m thankful you’re still here.

I don’t remember a time where I haven’t thought about escaping my problems. Whether it was laying in bed for … More

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Yes, we met online! No, it’s not a big deal.

I have something to admit, something I thought I had to keep a secret and something people talk about as … More

Alberta, Calgary, okcupid, online dating, online love, Plenty of Fish, relationships, Tinder

Couch to 5K: Becoming a runner in 2016

I’ve always wanted to be a runner, and to be honest, I couldn’t tell you why. I was never particularly … More

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Meal Prep Sundays: How planning weekly eats can save time and money

When I started my full-time job, I slowly began to notice that more and more of my earnings were being spent … More

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One Step At a Time: Why I love my Fitbit

Sometimes, you need a little motivation to get moving. I moved to Alberta weighing just over 170lbs and made a … More

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Music Monday: Top three Spotify playlists

Once upon a time, everyone dreamed of having extensive music collections that their friends would envy. They would sit by … More

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Music Monday: Ed Sheeran Multiply Tour

When my boyfriend told me back in February that we had tickets to see Ed Sheeran in June, summer felt … More

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Music Monday: Five campfire songs we all love

With warmer weather comes the best evening activity you’ve been waiting for all winter – the campfire. Campfires are the … More

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Mental Health Awareness: Being mindful of the positive

With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, I decided to take a step back and look at the things that … More

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Photo Friday: “The mountains are calling and I must go”

Not long after I moved out to Calgary, Alberta in August 2014, my best friend Jen landed a job in … More

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Twenty-one reasons I love my niece

March 21 is a day that held no meaning to me until nearly four years ago when my niece was … More

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Online Dating for Friends: Why Meetup.com matters

There is nothing more exciting than moving to a new city. It’s a chance to start your life fresh with … More

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