There are plans, and then there is life. Initially, Aquila and I were to stay at our WWOOF location for two weeks. Nearly two years later, we were still there. The farm owners were looking for long term apprentices and we were happy to fill those roles. Despite my family believing I had joined …
Sense Knocked Into Me
Friday the 13th was the beginning of my new life. It was June of 2008 when my boyfriend Aquila and I left Montreal to go WWOOFing across Canada. Our first chosen farm destination captivated me with its description of horses, vegetable gardens, and maple syrup, but the promise of equines guided my soul. Nestled in …
Seeing My Way Out
A shocking change of perspective was the key to unlocking my mind. Once I believed life was really mine to live, there was no going back. My best friend, Aquila - now my husband - asked me to travel with him and I said YES. We had no idea where we were going, but …
Woke Up With a Bang
How did I change? How did I go from a city dwelling honor roll student to dropping out, moving to the country, and living a life enthralled with horses? My life’s alarm clock went off September 13th, 2006. I was studying Social Services at Dawson College in Montreal, listening to presentations that uncharacteristically went over …