brightandbaresassed

Another One Bites the Dust

The title of this blog is now the theme song for my love life and I’m 100% okay with that.

I just realized my last blog post on here was January 2022 and it was a deep one. At the end of every year I like to spend time reflecting on what has transpired, what I have learned, and then set intentions for the upcoming year. I have continued on my healing and personal growthContinue reading “12 Lessons from 2022”

Let’s Get Real…

It has been a while since I made a post on here and there is good reason for that. A healing journey ebbs and flows and I felt the need to really go inside myself and explore. It can seem lonely to some, but for me it has been empowering, enlightening, and liberating. The solitudeContinue reading “Let’s Get Real…”

How to Get Over A Breakup after 30

Majority of people have been there already, but there are some of us who kept people at arm’s length until someone extraordinary came along. Wait… they didn’t end up being extraordinary? That’s the worst! Not to minimize those who went through breakups at earlier ages, but when you have your first major breakup after youContinue reading “How to Get Over A Breakup after 30”

My 14 Favorite Reads So Far This Year

Ever since I was a kid I have always been an avid reader. It was likely because I was sent to my room a lot for reasons that are far too in depth to discuss in this post. This was before all the kids had their own tablets or phones to occupy their time. IContinue reading “My 14 Favorite Reads So Far This Year”

My 15 Favorite Camping Items

Camping season is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to get out for a weekend and have some different surroundings. There is nothing better than finding a spot where reception isn’t just spotty, but completely gone! Forget glamping, my traditional camping style is sleeping in a tentContinue reading “My 15 Favorite Camping Items”

Re-ignite the Romance in Your Relationship

It’s so easy to become complacent in a long-term relationship or marriage and forget that those little acts of love are important. While we may not be technically courting each other anymore, it’s still vital to make each other feel loved and wanted.

New Years Eve & Quarantine

Alright… let’s address the elephant in the room and talk about what New Year’s Eve might look like. Many of us are anticipating being under restrictions from our provincial and federal governments. I’m here to tell you that this isn’t the end of the world! There are a lot of things you can do withinContinue reading “New Years Eve & Quarantine”

How to Find Your Balance

The hustle and bustle of our previously “normal” world can be challenging to navigate in itself. The added stress of a global pandemic has led more people to struggle with their mental and physical health. It is indescribably important to be conscious of your emotions and overall well-being as it’s so easy to fall intoContinue reading “How to Find Your Balance”

Cheers to the Holidays!

It seems 2020 has given everyone a good excuse to pour an extra bevie for themselves at the end of a long week or perhaps a long Tuesday. With the holidays approaching, there is no better time to start perfecting your mixology skills than with some simple, quick, and delicious cocktails!