Where to Start?

It’s been the kind of summer that took feet and literally ran away with me. Between weddings, travel to Africa, a car accident and everything else, I feel like I’ve been constantly playing catch up with everything…including forgotten phone calls and missed emails.

My trip to Sudan and Ethiopia were nothing short of amazing. I promise to do an entire blog post about just that. I feel so grateful to be part of such an inspiring cause and to have worked with a group of people whose dedication and commitment to their people and their country is mind-boggling.

Upon my return to Canada, I was involved in a high-speed roll over that created quite the stir on the side of the highway. Police, ambulance, fire - the works all showed up. To sum up that very tense situation, my puppy and I were/are fine. After a trip to the hospital, back brace, neck brace and IV, I was cleared of all injuries. I’m incredibly grateful that I only walked away with a small scratch on my middle finger.  Unfortunately, my car didn’t fare so well. It was a total write-off, as they had to cut the roof off to extract me.

July and all it’s weddings, rolled into August. August has been filled with photo shoots of horses, the start of a new baby project in Calgary (Heart to Heart – Check out their Facebook page!), and my constant need to can and bake bread. To date, I’ve canned, tomato sauce, salsa, pickles, and countless jars of Jam. The farmers market and I have developed a serious relationship and I have to refrain myself from showing up there every weekend. Trust me, it’s been difficult. With my upcoming projects and adventures, I’ve told the farmers market that we’re off – well, at least until pears are in season.

So, my dear friends, there you have it. A small yet intense update about my summer. To my friends and family starting law-school, my friends planning weddings and to all of you who feel like it shouldn’t be September, please know I’m sending you lots of great vibes. September, in a similar sort of way feels like the start of a new year. And for me, the start of a new year feels like the start of something brand new and fantastic.  

Let’s cheers the end of summer, drink to new beginnings and set our sights on the future. Because you know what? It’s going to be fantastic!

Happy Wednesday!