Adventures in Bracebridge

Oh goodness.
I have failed as a blogger.
Almost an entire month has gone by.
Oy!

Well, my life has changed a litttle bit...or a lot...entirely?

I got a position with the Arts Council of Muskoka, working as the Intern OR Assistant Project Coordinator (I like to refer to myself as this at least...haha) on a project called Creative Paths! Creative Paths is a 'grassroots community arts education project whose focus is to build Mukoka's creative economy by introducing highschool students to creative careers'. Very grassroots. Very non-profit. Very well suited for the likes of me and my passions!

So, this position required me to pick up and move to Bracebridge -  the heart of Muskoka (or so the pamphlets say). I know its not Australia or Korea or something BUT it is kind of a big deal for me, as this is the first time I have been on my own entirely...and for the next YEAR! Oy!

Various emotions can describe my experience thus far. It has been mostly good, sometimes bad, slightly scary and lonely, often stressful, but also liberating and exciting.

Bracebridge is really cute. There is a pub called 'The Griffin Gastropub' that is my favourite place to go. There is a used bookstore 'The Owl Pen' that I like to frequent. There is the Farmers Market every Saturday that fills my fridge with delicious local goodies. There is my adorbale balcony that I have outfitted with electric blue (plastic) muskoka chairs, my favourite watering can and my basil, tomato, strawberry, and cilantro plants. There is Lake Muskoka and the Muskoka river that offers me places to swim and relax. There is a hilarious little trolly car that takes tourists around town and to Santa's Village (yes, Santa lives in Bracebridge during the summer!). There is the Norwood Theatre (that I haven't actually gone to yet) from 1940 that plays all the up-to-date movies. There are lots of festivals and events too. Oh, Bracebridge is also the waterfal capital of Canada! FACT. It is pretty special.

It would be a million times more special if I could gather up all my favourite humans and move them here...but visits are really nice too! This one time (last week), Deniz came up on a THURSDAY night (who goes out on a Thursday? Hah!) and we went to see GORD DOWNIE (heaven) at the Kee in Bala. It was a pretty wonderful adventure. I look forward to many, many more adventures!

The next three weekends promise to be great ones. Treens is on her way up tonight (yahoo!). The powerpuffers are heading up for the long weekend and THEN the JuniperChickens come up the weekend after that. Hurrah! I love my buddies!

I promise to become a more frequent blogger so that I am able to document my 'Adventures in Bracebridge'! How exciting! Hah!

As always, happy trails & travels!

Warmly,

-- Becky xo

P.S. My only goal for the WHOLE year is to see a Bear in its natural habitat. Bear count = 0..

Oh Canada

It is no secret that I am MADLY in love with this amazing country that I call home (sweet home).

Happy Birthday Canada!

Check out THIS video - East Coast rapper, Classified, created this amazingly catchy song alll about Canada.

Oh Canada, Oh Oh Oh Canada...

Happy trails & travels,
-- Becky xo

Convocation!

Holy guacamole!
Life happens so quickly.

I have many amazing life changes to report on, but just for now, I would like to celebrate being a graduate...again...with high honours!

I love my little Sheridan chickens. We all looked so cute in our blue gowns.

Exciting times!! It looks like I have ACTUALLY found my next big adventure.
Details soon. Promise.

Happy trails & travels,

-- Becky xo

OILiNEX.

Jason Mraz recently made a post on his blog about an environmentally friendly product called OILiNEX that could (potentially) aid in cleaning up the horrific mess that is currently going down in the Gulf.

Please take the time to watch the video HERE.
If the YouTube video is at all legit, I definitely think that there is serious potential in at least making a difference in the clean up!! It may not be the solution to fix the problem in its entirety BUT, as this wonderful quote states, "Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." --Edmund Burke.......don't you agree?

Spread the word about the product. Tweet. Send a letter. Tell a friend. Put it in your status. Do what you can. You never know!!

Happy trails & travels.
-- Becky xo

Walt.

Love the earth and sun and animals...

Despise riches and give alms to everyone that asks...Stand up for the stupid and crazy...

Devote your income and labour to others...

...and your very flesh shall be a great poem.

--- Walt Whitman :)

Virgo.

Your ambition to better yourself is coming to the forefront.
You want to not only improve your lifestyle, but would like to achieve more independence as well. Your desire for success and recognition is growing, and will drive you to make changes that ensure you will enjoy both in the near future.

Sometimes my horoscope is spot on. Impressive.

Happy trails & travels,

-- Becky <3

Treehouse Hotel!

I am a big fan of treehouses. There is something so youthful and whimsical and magical about hanging out in a treehouse. I personally never grew up with one in my backyard, but I was always envious of those who did. I think my love for treehouses probably started back in my Now and Then movie watching days (it was a serious obsession for awhile). One day, I hope to have a backyard with a huge old tree and a treehouse for my kids (and for me!). Until then, I discovered these great treehouse hotels....what a fantastic idea! Check them out HERE!

I have officially added 'sleep in a treehouse hotel' to my list of lifetime goals!

Happy trails & travels,

-- Becky <3