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If you follow me on instagram, you may know that I have recently been exploring the possibility that I am Autistic. It feels strange at 40 to be looking at yourself with a whole new lens. In some ways, it has been super healing. But in others, it has been heavy. I do plan to … Continue reading “The Liminal Space Between Questioning and Confirmation”

In the spring of 2016, I bought myself a raspberry plant. I loved the idea of having a raspberry bush in my yard and being able to eat fresh raspberries every summer without paying the exorbitant grocery store prices. And while I have a black thumb, I had heard that raspberry bushes were a lot … Continue reading “Reaping what we sow: Supporting Gifted Learners”

Any other friends out there who have had concussions? This is not a club I ever thought I would join. I don’t play contact sports. I don’t put myself in situations where I am likely to get smoked in the head. In fact, I actively avoid these situations! Ha! And yet I still have found … Continue reading “Boom and Bust – The all or nothing phenomenon”

This post has been a long time coming. It was inspired by a photo I took last summer. I got a new bathing suit and posted a picture of myself. When friends began to compliment me on my body I was so confused. This was the biggest I had ever been. I wasn’t posting for … Continue reading “Before and After: Motivation or Shame?”

Last week was a big milestone for me. February 15, 2021 marked ten years since I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, Elianna. I was 25 and single and it was the beginning of a whole new world for me. My life changed in ways I never imagined and I became an entirely … Continue reading “10 Things I Have Learned About Motherhood: One for Each Year of the Journey Thus Far”

Today I joined @kenziebrenna for her instagram live journaling session. I have been wanting to join for weeks but I always seem to miss it. When I joined in, I wasn’t sure if I actually wanted to journal but I forced myself to go to my room and grab my journal and pens… and then … Continue reading “What I would be doing right now if we were not in a pandemic: a frightening realization.”

I am not sure if anyone can relate to me but I just have to say that my least favourite emotion is guilt. It also seems to be the one that I feel the most often these days. As a mom, I am constantly feeling guilty about whether or not I am doing enough for … Continue reading “Guilt with a side of more guilt…..”

When I was a little, I used to write all the time. I would write poems, short stories, and even started a couple of novels and plays… I LOVED to write and create. It was something I just did for myself. I wasn’t sure if it would ever turn into something, but just doing it … Continue reading “Imposter Syndrome is a real drag.”

This past week was the toughest week I’ve had in quarantine so far. It marked the end of week 6 of being home alone, just me and my 8 year old daughter. It marked the end of week 4 of working from home as a teacher in this “continuation of learning” model. It was my … Continue reading “Quarantine Musings – A tough week”

Why “ The Infinite Iris”? Well 4 years ago I started a page to promote my small home business selling crocheted items and Infinite Iris was the name I chose for my business. Iris is the name of my grandmother who passed away in October 2018. It’s also one of my daughter’s middle names. And … Continue reading “Why “The Infinite Iris”?”