Snow Angel

Snow Angel

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Outdoors, Prince Edward Island on 24. Jan, 2010 | 20 Comments

When did you grow up?
When did you stop running at full-speed for no reason at all?
When did you stop rolling around in the snow just for fun?
When did you stop swimming at the pool or playing baseball in the hot sun?

Maybe one of the reasons to have children is to come full circle, to play [...]

The Objectification of Love

The Objectification of Love

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 11. Jan, 2010 | 22 Comments

As recently noted, we’ve been busy and have been doing a juggling act between businesses, home renovation, and real life.
It’s no secret that this has been a tough year for me. I have certainly alluded to some struggles: worrying about everything, not appreciating the ones we love, and general confusion about what I should be [...]

What’s Your Thing? Passions and Hobbies

What’s Your Thing? Passions and Hobbies

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 05. Jan, 2010 | 21 Comments

I grew up in a musical household. My mother is a professional violinist who revels in playing music. She has played the violin since she was five years old, and it’s her thing. She loves to play. I think she would say that when she is playing her violin she “blisses out.”  I think I [...]

Some Peoples’ Idea of Relaxation

Some Peoples’ Idea of Relaxation

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Life Dream, Personal on 22. Nov, 2009 | 11 Comments

It’s late morning. Sunday. We’ve had breakfast, and we’re sitting in our home office, looking at each other from our desks.
I’m still wearing my pyjamas and big floppy white socks. We’re both splayed out on our office chairs, facing each other. My legs are sprawled out in front of me; my posture is atrocious.
“I’ve got [...]

Big Wheels Keep on Turning

Big Wheels Keep on Turning

Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 29. Sep, 2009 | 16 Comments

Can I tell you a secret?
Time moves really fast.
I’m not kidding. One minute you’re nineteen, and the next minute you’re twenty-seven.
One minute you’re on the cusp of a big adventure, and the next minute you’ve achieved your dream and you’ve been living your dream for almost two years.
This was supposed to be a “one-year [...]