Monthly Favourites - August 2019

Looking back on this month and trying to narrow it down to only five items was difficult! I happened to be incredibly busy. It was a great month for seeing new things and doing a lot of road trips.

These are the things that stood out to me the most:

1.      Trius Winery Tour

I’m still obsessed with the pictures from this winery tour. This place is known for their sparkling wine and whoever decorated clearly knew what they were doing because everywhere you looked was highly Instagram-able.

Each of their wines was delicious and all the pink was adorable! If you’re in the Niagara area, definitely go check this place out!

2.      Local Tourism

This is one of the moments where I had to generalize some activities. I had a friend from England visit and because she was here, I got to do a lot of things I never thought of.

We did Toronto for a day and then went to the Butterfly Conservatory the next day. It was nice to be a tourist around the area I live in.

3.      Cowbell Craft Brewery

This was an amazing tour that my parents took me on. I cannot stress enough how cool this brewery is. The tour guide was very passionate about her work and made it clear that the owners are also passionate about creating a fantastic place to work.

This place makes an effort to be eco-friendly, commits to social responsibility by giving proceeds to children’s hospitals, and places an emphasis on community as well. I felt good being there.

Also, the food is to die for and as a huge bonus, it’s completely free of peanuts and nuts!

4.      Being Home

Out of everything, this is the thing that stands out to me the most. I mentioned in my last post how nice it was to be home. It’s about the people, the food, and the pool. I feel so at peace at home.

5.      Stratford

Just yesterday, I got back from a trip to Stratford with some co-workers. From the karaoke in the car, to the glorious bathtub, to the hyperventilating about the hallowed ground Shakespeare once trod, it was marvellous. I will post a more in-depth post later, but my heart is so full after this trip. I think it was a great way to end the summer!

That’s all for August. I don’t have any plans for September except for starting work and hoping to keep it together. My hours go up now since I’m not a first-year teacher anymore, so I am hoping to keep a semblance of a work/life balance. Wish me luck!

How was your August? Are you one of the lucky ones who had the summer off? If so, what are you most looking forward to in the new school year?

-Daniella