Jetsettin Daisy

Banff and Lake Louise have been all over social media the past few years because they’re some of the most stunning spots in North America. Before becoming major blogger hotspots, I knew them as my favorite childhood vacation destination. I spent many winters and spring breaks hiring the slopes, drinking hot chocolate and enjoying the snowy mountains and clean air. I finally made it back as an adult and wasn’t sure if it would live up to the hype in my mind. Fortunately- it’s just as beautiful as I remember. While I wasn’t able to stay as long as I would have liked, my friend Michelle and I had the…

When I started writing this, you’d been gone for less than three hours and already I didn’t know what to do without you. When I found you at the pet store, you weren’t what I expected. Your scrunched up face was flat against the glass while you napped. The shop was clean and well kept and you all looked happy- you didn’t even complain when a schnauzer swatted you across the face. You were small and wrinkly with a dip stick tail and you looked so happy to have someone to play with- I wondered how many people had played with you. You jumped in my back and sniffed my…