This past weekend was Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, and it was such a nice one. I kept things pretty chill, spent time with friends, and soaked up the fall vibes. On Friday night, I stayed in, relaxed, and ended up booking a trip. I’m going to Milwaukee! It’ll be my first time there, and I’m so excited to explore somewhere new. On Saturday, I went to an arm wrestling competition (I know, random?!) at Henderson Brewery. Look at those pipes! It was definitely entertaining. In the evening, we went to the Danger Cats comedy show with a few friends. It was sooooooo funny. 😂 I had Thanksgiving dinner at Michelle’s mom’s house on Sunday, something I’ve done a couple of times before. It’s always warm, welcoming, and full of delicious food. Then on Monday, I wrapped up the long weekend with a few walks, tidied up around the house, and watched the Blue Jays game with my friend Lorilynn. GO JAYS GO! Let’s hope they make it to the World Series! ⚾💙 I’m feeling grateful for friends, laughter, cozy meals, and the adventures to come!

About 2 weeks before New Year’s, a friend asked me if I wanted to go on a cruise due to an unfortunate set of circumstances. I was up for it, my first cruise ship adventure! I’ve been house-hitting a friend’s place for about a month, and she was back on the exact days of the cruise. I was due for a getaway with a crazy few months behind me. It was exactly what I needed! I had such a beautiful room and I am forever grateful to my friend for inviting me to come on this adventure. It could not have come at a better time in my life. I have a zillion photos, but here’s a few in a little recap. I had never been on a cruise before, and this was not just any cruise. It was a Celebrity Cruise through the Caribbean, and let me tell you… it was a total vibe. It was the perfect way to close out the year and cruise into 2025 feeling refreshed, sun-kissed, and full of gratitude. We stopped in Cozumel, Mexico, Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands, and Bimini, Bahamas. The beaches were so beautiful, and feeling the sun on my skin was incredible. When we stepped on, it felt like entering a floating resort. Sunshine, beautiful views, endless food, and luxe poolside lounging. I was instantly in vacation mode. The food was fantastic! There were a variety of restaurants and a 24-hour dining option; I had everything from fancy meals (steak, sushi, pasta) to BBQ snacks by the pool. The theatre shows were so good! Each performance by the theater crew was outstanding, with incredible singing, dancing, and a live band! I went to a show almost every night before one of the evening events (Abba sing-along, Silent Disco). I…