About
Hi! I’m Rachel – I’m Canadian and feel very fortunate to live here – I enjoy discovering new places, health&nutrition,spirituality,self-development,art and crafting,literature,travel and above most – i’m interested in the smallest of things that bring me joy – like the smell of the air after a summer rain fall, or the unpredictable sway of tree branches above-head. It is the small things I live for.
I think….
-Therefore I am.
-Griddles are the key to the perfect pancake.
-Flossing is an easy habit to pick up.
-Box plazas are bomb worthy.
-Socks and sandals are OK in my books.
-There should be first an automatic detection, then an automatic deletion of any Facebook status involving celebrity deaths or weather related crazes – hot or cold.
-I should cover myself in proscuitto and then slowly eat each thin heavenly slice off one-by-one – Yes, I like it that much..however, I am trying for a diet in 99% living foods. That 1% is reserved for chicken.
– Dinner should be eaten at breakfast. In a world full of so many desks and chairs, it only makes sense.
-The cultural greeting “how are you” should be wiped clean from our mouths, and only used when someone falls off a bike. Statistics show depression is quickly gripping the lives of individuals at a rapid rate – but…everyone is “very well, thank you.” Cut the robotic crap.
-Biking is the most enjoyable outdoor activity (aside from sitting on the dock with a cold one listening to tunes).
-Being able to express thought outside the body is magical and can create miracles.
-Puzzles are actually fun.
-The stem-end of the pickle is the best part.
-People need to hug more!!
Very engaging introduction. It made me smile. It is original.
thank you! your comment made me smile 🙂
I started blog about a month and half ago. After having written three essays i decided to see what others where saying. I clicked on the subject of spirituality and came across a site from a lady from USA. i was very impressed with her writings. From there i started to click at random some other sites. i have found all them interesting. I make it a point to spend as much time and go through all that they have written and comment wherever appropriate. I picked your site, being the fifth, from a gentleman’s site about travelling. Yours is the most interesting introduction that i have across so far . Its characteristic is in its originality.
I love biking! And my favorite puzzles are crossword puzzles.
Very nice intro, I always thought the “How are you” was sorta artificial, because I’m left wondering, “Do you REALLY care how I am?”
Thanks for stopping by oceannah rayannsom I’m also a lover of life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy your week and keep in touch. *anna
Nice blog!
Hi Rachel!
I love your philosophy on life. I live for the small things too (maybe it’s a Canadian thing).
Lila
p.s. Thanks for visiting my blog. Keep in touch.
Aw, thank you Lila (pretty name!)
I noticed you have similar views, that’s why I enjoyed browsing your blog. Every post made me smile. It must be a Canadian thing 😉 Have a Happy Holiday!
very well written …yep true people need to hug more..yes you said it puzzles are fun, always 🙂
Hey Rachel! Just took a look at all your blogs, great writing and keep it up!
thanks chris!
oh and Happy Birthday!
Thanks for the follow! I look forward to reading your thoughts on life. : )
“how are you” should be wiped clean from our mouths, and only used when someone falls off a bike.
That’s very funny. When people ask me how I am, if I am having an abysmally bad day, I tell them every tedious detail with outrageous gesticulations, following as they try to flee hearing what they wanted to know in the first place.
It is kind of a mean thing to do, but they won’t ask you that knee jerk question anymore.
🙂
haha!! that’s awesome… on bad days i’ve been tempted to do the same. Just spill it out with a ‘well you asked for it’ attitude at the end. LOL
such robots we are otherwise lol
Hi Rachel
I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog and have therefore nominated you for the Liebster and Versatile Blogger Awards. You can learn more about the details here:
http://awildernesswithin.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/138/
Thanks , Darren!! That’s awesome.. I’ll check it out 🙂
Yes, I really enjoyed reading your stuff!
Thanks! I’m glad 🙂
Hi Rachel ..i have just nominated you for the Sunshine Award..
please check..
yay ! Thank you so much! 🙂
🙂 !!
are these questions standard? or do i make up my own?
This where even i was confused….so i just went with the standard questions..
but i did try to search other posts with the award nomination and found 1 with different questions… maybe you can make up your own questions..but im not sure..
hmmmmmm…ya the rules aren’t very clear.. I’ll see ! 🙂
“…sitting on the dock with a cold one listening to tunes”… sounds like heaven! Have you heard Sara Bareilles’s version of “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay?” It’s beautiful : )
I’ve just you tube’d her after just reading your comment – and LOVE it! thank you , it’s now added to my list of favourites 😀
Oh good! Sara B. is one of my absolute favorite artists. She’s a great songwriter and her songs are full of soul and depth. What a voice too! Just for fun though, her cover of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” is a must-see.
P.S. I love how you spelled “favourites” : ) One day, I will visit Canada!
haha.. I forget how the spelling of some words are different between us two..I still get confused sometimes with grey and gray – jeweller and jeweler – all so similar and close yet deemed a fail on a spelling test!
One thing you said really stuck out to me:
-People need to hug more
That statement is so very true. It’s nice to see someone else who believes this.
absolutely… my heart is always warmed when I see those ‘free hug’ videos on youtube..sometimes we all need to be more open with one another
Hey Rayannsom. Thank you so much for sending dinkerson over to my page! So sweet of you to link to me. Thank you again!
oh no problem! well worth it!
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I soooo agree with you when people say “How are you?” It’s very robotic. And most people don’t really care how you’re doing. It should only be reserved for people who actually care. There should be a challenge to say something different whenever we greet each other. I wonder how many greetings can a person come up with?
You’re right Tiff! they really couldn’t care any less probably….. well, not to say for certain, but majority just spit it out because it’s ‘the right thing to say’ – haha that’s a challenge I’d be willing to sign up for.. that’d be pretty interesting !!
Yea. It’s the right thing to say, but the saying it supposed to be more than just a greeting. It’d be fun to try. I’m sure people would come with a bunch of crazy combinations. Lol.
I wanted to share a few of my favorite things 🙂 I love the smell of rain, the sun on my shoulders, that feeling right before I wake up or fall asleep. Diving naked into an ice cold stream or lake. walking barefoot, getting lost, being found. Storms, the sounds of night, sharing and exploring, and the obvious, your blog. Have a beautiful day. Alan
thanks Alan! your favorites are quite easily aligned with my own..How can we ever complain when we have these all to experience 🙂
Hi there! I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Enjoy! Check it out at http://readncook.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/a-good-day-made-better/
ah, thank you kindly – when I get a chance I need to respectably do the homework required! 🙂
Hey I have nominated you for the Versatile blog award. check the following post when You get enough time http://tanvishah23.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/a-beautiful-transformation/. Loads of hugs and regards.:D
Thank you , Tanzz! appreciate it very much. 🙂
Hi Rachel, first of all.. congratulations for the award nomination. your blog looks amazing, i’ll be haunting around to see more of your work,, wat a coincidence you share name and place with my one of the favorite actress Rachel McAdams 😀 .. and of course thanks for liking my work 🙂
Hi Neeraj! thanks for the comment .. just so happens she is my favourite actress!!! her as well as Julia Roberts! thanks for taking a peek!
This is delightful writing, Rachel. I have read one of your posts, your visit to northern Italy. It seems I must put aside a whole day to catch up on all of them. Thank you for liking my third post. I am new to this and a little tight! You are truly inspiring.
I have nominated you for Inspiring Blog Award. Please check it here – http://wp.me/p2l98c-co
Have a nice time! 🙂
Neeraj Kumar
People do need to hug more.
I’m also not a fan of the robotic answers. My reply is usually some variation of “I’m not unwell, thank you” or “My rump hurts, will you kiss it for me?”
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Hey; I really like your blog and your way of writing/blogging.
Thanks for blogging, you’re really awesome!
Check mine out and see if our connection is mutual:):)
Very nice again:)
Thanks for the stopping by and the follow. Enjoy your thoughts and pictures as I visit your blog.
I have nominated and recommended you here. Please have your pick –
http://nekneeraj.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/recent-awards-and-recommended-blogs/
hey.. sucha lovely work.. kuddos to u..!:)
Hey there.. I had awarded you blog with liebster award. for details please visit :http://scribbleofhappygoluckygal.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/my-blog-has-grown-first-blog-award/