Ror's Random Thoughts

People make fun of Hamilton a lot. They say it's all factories, that it's ugly, that it's a little "sketchy." Well, I am here to prove that those ideas are dead  wrong . Hamilton is a beautiful , vibrant city with heaps and heaps to offer. Let me start with the nature: 1. Waterfalls - Hamilton is actually considered the waterfall capital of the world, with over 100 waterfalls and cascades, all here in our city! You can't consider that ugly. 2. Princess Point - An absolutely beautiful area in the west end of Hamilton. There are trails around the waterfront, and I've seen all sorts of animals there including deer, fish, geese, ducks, and fox. It's also a fantastic place to go for a picnic or watch the sunset.  3. The Bruce Trail - Canada's oldest and longest footpath goes through Hamilton. It's a great hike, and you can catch a glimpse of some of the waterfalls mentioned above as well! There are so many more places to wa...

Eating healthy is always difficult when you're on the go. But, if you take the time to meal prep once or twice or a week, maintaining a healthy diet can be much more manageable. In this post, I'll give examples of what I bring to work and school, the majority of them being healthy. For when I'm in a rush, I have meals that were made up in a big pot, portioned out, and stuck in the freezer. These are an absolute  lifesaver, and consist of things like chili, different types of soup, and even meatloaf. One day, when you have a few hours to spare, get your ingredients, make a huge pot or pan, and then portion them out and freeze them. From just a few hours of work, you can have about 30 meals of chili to put in the freezer. Granted, I do have an extra giant freezer in my basement which really comes in handy here. This method could be tricky with limited freezer space. But, if you've got the space, frozen meals are fantastic for days when you're pressed for time. You c...

Looking back on my thoughts about Christmas as a child, it's so funny to see how my outlook has changed. When I was little, I wouldn't be able to get to sleep at night because I was so excited about the gifts I would be receiving the next morning. What will my parents get me? What will my grandparents get me? Most importantly - what will Santa get me?! It was all about the magic of receiving gifts. Nowadays, Christmas is still all about the magic, but the intangible magic. The satisfaction you get from finding or making the most fitting, perfect present for a loved one; and happiness you feel when you see them open that gift; the quality time you get to spend with friends and family members you haven't seen in a while, and the general warm, cozy feeling that the holiday gives you. You start to see the value in giving, rather than receiving. In high school, my friends and I used to always do a Secret Santa gift exchange, and spend about $30 or so on one another. The past...