About Me



Want to know a little about me, huh?

I live on the tiny island of Grand Manan, in the middle of the Bay of Fundy. If you want to know where that is, you're gonna have to search it on Google maps. Naw, I'll do it for you. THIS is Grand Manan. If you zoom out on that map, we disappear pretty quickly. Don't let this fool you. We are tiny, but boy, are we amazing! If you've never visited this tiny piece of paradise, you're missing out on a real gem. We have beautiful beaches, soaring cliffs, tiny fishing villages, whales, birds, and just about the most amazing people you'll ever meet. Living on such a small island has its advantages and disadvantages. Of course, everyone knows who you are, who your parents are, and what you're doing before you even know what you're doing. BUT, if you ever need anything, if your family falls victim to a tragedy of any kind, expect to be swept up in the loving arms of those around you. Not too many people decide to move here. I grew up here, and love it with all my heart. I'm not sure I could ever really leave. I don't think I'd ever want to.

Now that you know where I'm from, here's what I do.

I've been a registered nurse for close to 10 years. I work in the tiny (as in 8 beds) hospital on my little island. I graduated from GMCS and went straight to the city of Saint John and took my BN/RN degree at UNB. I wrote my RN exam, passed it, and was immediately thrust into a world I was just getting to know. Nursing school really only prepares you for a fraction of what you will see, do, and learn over the course of your career. I learned very quickly that I didn't actually KNOW anything at all. What a humbling experience that was! But, I soon got to know and respect my co-workers and learned my place in our little circle, we've been through a lot together! Now I love my job!

My husband (Casey) and I were high school sweethearts. We got married in August 2010, after dating for 5 years. Since then, we've been up to all sorts of shenanigans. Harper was born in February 2013. She really is the best. If you've met her, you'll likely agree. We built our new home in 2015, and have now created our own little farm. We've got ducks, chickens, our dog luna, and 3 cats, Mama, Thor, and Nox! Now, we're patiently awaiting the additions of our second and maybe third child, through adoption in the Philippines.



And thats all she wrote!

Comments

  1. Hi there! My name is Heather and I was hoping you could answer my question about your blog! If you could email me at Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com that would be great!

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  2. AHHHHH!!!! I'm from Moncton, NB!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED I FOUND A LOCAL BLOGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Hi! And nice to meet you! I'm looking forward to learning more about you and this unique island on which you live.

    I'm currently an island girl myself :)

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