The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Other (Random) Things + Summer Reflections

There were events in August that did not involve a trip to Portugal and, for posterity, I want to bullet-point them on the blog.

Nate Bargatze. Our favourite comedian! Back in January – when we…

Portugal Days Four – Five: Going Up! Views from the Top (Nazaré, Lisbon)

Our last two days in Lisbon, and we started by…leaving.

DAY FOUR: NAZARE

John has long loved surfing and has always wanted to visit Nazaré, home to the biggest waves in the world.

I was happy to…

Family, Portugal, Travel
Sep, 01, 2024
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Portugal Days One – Three: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Canada, Lisbon, Cascais)

We’re back from a whirlwind tour of the best Portugal has to offer by way of sights, sounds, and flavours. This was also our longest family trip to date which means we have a…

Family, Portugal, Travel
Aug, 31, 2024
36 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 30 August (The Portugal Edition)

I’m back.

Sort of. My body and brain still feel like they’re 2,800 miles away in Portugal, but in reality they’re settling into a routine – or current lack thereof – here in Nova Scotia.

We…

Summer Blog Break

Mid-August feels like the perfect time to take a few weeks away from the internet to recharge, enjoy some adventures with the hubbie and kiddos, and soak up these last few weeks of summer.

When…

Blogging, Family
Aug, 12, 2024
14 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 9 August

Today is a big day! We’re carpooling with friends to attend a live Nate Bargatze comedy show in Halifax. Exciting. Before that shindig gets underway, I’m coming at you with a post full of…

My Go-To Banana Chip Muffin Recipe

I have been meaning to post the recipe for my current favourite muffins for months now and even started typing it up in a cute recipe template from Canva. And then I forgot about…

Food
Aug, 08, 2024
24 Comments

Other (Random) Things + Summer Reflections

Portugal Days Four – Five: Going Up! Views from the Top (Nazaré, Lisbon)

Portugal Days One – Three: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Canada, Lisbon, Cascais)

Happy Things Friday: 30 August (The Portugal Edition)

Summer Blog Break

Happy Things Friday: 9 August

My Go-To Banana Chip Muffin Recipe

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