Author Archives: Jacqueline Ashby

“You have been given this life, not to endure it – but to experience it and to find all the ways in which you can challenge your brains, your guts, your heart, in every shape and form – come low or high water. It is yours to live and only yours that you will ever understand..” (anonymous)

Thank you Taneem for sharing!

Hiked Garibaldi with my buddy Stephen! He took this shot at The Barrier. Fantastic day! See more of our adventure here. I’m particularly fond of the face plant photo below! :).

The afternoon challenged us to say the least. The ground became sloshy. My legs cut through snow like a hot knife slicing butter. We opted to leave the snowshoes in the car due to their weight. Massive mistake. Great workout though! 🙂 Read the stages of postholing here! Absolutely hilarious and I thoroughly experienced them all.

My interest is the journey. Negotiating the terrain. Trying to overcome the challenges and adversities along the way. Immersing myself in an experience that tests my perseverance and strength. Willing myself to take another step knowing I may sink again. And again. And again!

Cheers!

j.

 

Children have formed an opinion of science by the age of 7! Interesting. I believe part of this opinion, negative or positive, is based on how children are assessed and evaluated on the topic. Learn more:
Attitude of Children and Parents to Key Stage 2 Science Testing and Assessment.

It’s not funny. But it’s so funny. I love them both. Cooking with Dog.

I’m definitely trying this at home :).

Talgam on Leadership: Enabling other people’s story to be heard at the same time. And remember…never look at the trombones, it only encourages them. Ha!

Less may in fact be more. Seeking Nirvana (Part II). B.C. Boys carving lines in the beautiful backcountry.

Seeking Nirvana Pt. 2 ~ Cabin Fever from Seeking Nirvana on Vimeo.

There are a thousand reasons to turn around…will yourself to take one more step.

Why This Road: Vanessa O'Brien from Bas Berkhout on Vimeo.

Heart’s in Nova Scotia. Beautiful place. Witty and engaging people. Rich history. Made new friends that felt as warm and comfy as a fisherman’s worn sweater. They’re leaving a key for me underneath the mat, come join me next winter!

“My soul is full of longing
for the secret of the sea,
and the heart of the great ocean
sends a thrilling pulse through me.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Heading to Nova Scotia tomorrow! Traveling the breadth of Canada. Absolutely bonkers over the thought of exploring this beautiful landscape. Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you on the other side :).