My two-year “relationship/partnership” ended on an extremely negative note. So hurtful that the past two months felt like decades. After going through rounds of Idealization (lovebomb) – Devaluation – Discard – Hoovering cycle, I’ve learned in hard ways how damaging Covert NPD could be to others. Throughout my learning and healing journey, I found Dr.…
Jones Lake Snow Wheeling (Wahleach Lake, Chilliwack)
Life back to Canada has been a hell of a roller coaster. So much happened in March and I’m in need of some snow therapy. Before the pandemic hits Vancouver, I gathered some old and new 4WD friends, headed to Jones Lake (Wahleach Lake) in Chilliwack, BC, Canada. I wanted to get outside, but I…
Great Ocean Road With My Bestie From Canada!
Since my Australian trip videos and posts are backdated, I find it slightly ironic posting this at this time. As of April 3, 2020, the whole world is shut down due to COVID-19. I’m isolating at my friend Julia’s house and spending every waking moment together with my bestie who came to visit me in…
Tick Off Bucket List in Cairns, QLD | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
After leaving Fraser Island, we parked our cars at our hotel in Brisbane and hopped on a flight to Cairns. This is the only part of our Australian trip where we leave the Landcruisers behind. Captain Nigel is coming to visit us in Australia and we are meeting up in this tropical paradise for diving…
Supernormal | Reading Notes & Book Summary
Here I am, on the plane that was taking me to meet my dad across the Pacific Ocean, with a book recommended by him. The 10-hour flight gave me a good amount of time in solitude to start on Supernormal – The Secret World of the Family Hero. Dad had listened to an audio version…
One Week on Fraser Island | VENTURE DOWN UNDER
For everything you need to know before getting on Fraser Island, check out this post. Part 1: First day in Fraser. Visited some freshwater lakes including the famous Lake McKenzie. Also can’t miss the shipwreck Maheno!! Part 2: We got bogged! Got some tips from locals about how to tackle this infamous Ngkala Rocks. Part…
No ‘Jeep’ Left Behind | Sloquet Hot Springs Newbie 4WD Run
I’m long overdue for an offroad trip in the BC mountains. Since I’ve returned long enough to clear from self-quarantine (was a bad idea to visit China) and Captain Nigel is in town for the weekend, we gathered a group of friends to visit some hot springs along West Harrison. Our day started early as…