The weather in April in Toronto was actually quite pleasant, but Mocha and I felt very stagnant from restricting our physical activity. At the very end of March, Mocha strained a muscle or tendon in her paw after excitedly hurrying down a set of stairs and slipped a step, and started limping after that. I … More Our dog days of April
Fall in Manitoba is gorgeous, and I love how leaves change from green to brilliants shades of yellow, orange, and reds. I’m still in a bit of shock how fast this summer felt, and it does seem like each year is going by faster and faster. I need to regularly remind myself to slow down … More Transitioning through the seasons
Earlier this year around the end of spring (May/June), Matt and I drove from Manitoba to California, bringing our dog Mocha to her first out-of-province adventure. Overall this was a trip going 3,400 km one-way (30 hours to Sacramento, and another 2 hours to reach the Bay Area), a car swap, and then I drove … More A driving trip from MB to CA
A lot of people are surprised when they find out I have a pet house sparrow. Though a common bird species across the world, not a common pet. Usually the first question I get is “does he poo everywhere?” Yes, he does, more or less. Sometimes it will be concentrated in areas where he hangs … More A House Sparrow Story
During my outdoor trips with my dog Mocha, my focus is on her while she explores, runs, swims, and whatever she likes (within reason). My birding-specific trips are usually at a slower pace, me strolling around birdy spots and sometimes staying in one location for an hour to observe and photograph warblers or ducks in … More Birding with Mocha
I dropped the ball to get this post up in a timely manner with the spirit of Thanksgiving, though I suppose it’s in time for the American Thanksgiving! One of the benefits of being an American living in Canada is that I end up celebrating both. In any case, it is never too late to … More Thankful
I am continually learning the value of time and I still struggle with properly balancing work & stress with self-care. I sent off my thesis to my committee last week, and have taken the last week off to get myself a little bit back together. Recently I came across a quote shared online: “doing your … More Mid-summer shenanigans
This past month has been a blur while working from home everyday. Aside from coding and writing, the only things I’ve been up to recently are Mocha-related shenanigans. The only times I go outside now are walking with Mocha and making trips to the grocery store (and sometimes even plan those around what I need … More Quarantine with Mocha
Our furry goofball joined our family about half a year ago, and adopting her was the best decision in my life. Matt and I adopted Mocha from Manitoba Mutts, and I think she’s a mix of Labrador retriever, boxer, and collie. We’ll do one of those dog DNA tests some day and we’ll see what … More Journeys with Mocha
While a typical sparrow may be described as an overall little brown bird, there is actually a large variety of colors, patterns, and facial markings that make sparrow species’ appearances very unique. There’s been a huge push in sparrow abundance in Manitoba lately. Some of them, like the White-crowned and Harris’s are only passing through … More Sparrow sponanza
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