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I’ve punched out till June 2020!

As of 5pm yesterday, November 29, 2019, I’m officially off work until June 2020. I wrapped up my work nicely, I think. I thanked my manager for approving my leave…. Read more »

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Circadian Optics Lattis Light Therapy Lamp

‘Tis the season for light therapy

I have one lamp at home and another at work Last winter I posted about my home light therapy lamp. It’s my trusty workhorse of a lamp. I’ve downed many… Read more »

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Joyously counting down the days till my leave

I’ve taken it upon myself to start telling colleagues about my forthcoming 6 months of unpaid leave, especially people I share files with, so we can plan for a handover… Read more »

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Cats in soft-sided carriers

We’re going to Florida for the winter!

Victory is mine With my leave from work finally approved last month (a parting gift of sorts from my outgoing director), I spent a few weeks contemplating how to get… Read more »

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A glorious summer was had by me

Toronto is the best city in the world when it’s warm out The summers here are marvelous. Torontonians walk or cycle everywhere, flock to outdoor swimming pools and street festivals,… Read more »

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Leave of absence request granted!

Management has finally OK’d my leave request Six months after making my verbal request, my manager has at last OK’d my request to take an unpaid leave of absence from… Read more »

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Where is my green light?

It has become clear that no progress has been made to advance my leave request up the chain of approvals. (#Government.) Considering I first asked in December, I was certainly… Read more »

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Snowbirds CBC Short Doc

“Snowbirds” CBC Short Doc about a French-Canadian retirees in Florida

It’s still the dead of winter in Toronto but check out some retirees living a version of my dream for me. This CBC Short Doc is about a French-Canadian snowbird… Read more »

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Remote work idea for writers

Remote work idea for writers like me

I wouldn’t be working on my proposed 6-month leave of absence from my traditional desk job next winter — I’ll have my certificate coursework to keep me busy till spring… Read more »

Hatching a plan    hatching a plan, remote jobs for writers

Roatan beach vacation

In mid-February I went to Roatan, one of the Bay Islands in Honduras, for a wonderful week with my dad. The weather was spectacular — warm, sunny and clear everyday…. Read more »

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About Me

I’m a thirtysomething Canadian who’s just not built for winter.

For years I’ve envied the retiree ‘snowbird’ lifestyle of wintering down south — and I don’t want to wait till retirement to make it happen.

This blog is tracking my transformation into a millennial snowbird, including the part where I figure out what to do about my traditional office job and how to schlep my cats.

I’m going to keep my identity on the DL until I feel like I won’t be found out and fired.

Recent Posts

  • I’ve punched out till June 2020! November 30, 2019
  • ‘Tis the season for light therapy November 11, 2019
  • Joyously counting down the days till my leave October 26, 2019
  • We’re going to Florida for the winter! October 6, 2019
  • A glorious summer was had by me September 8, 2019

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  • 'Tis the season for light therapy - Millennial Snowbird on Seasonal Affective Disorder is real
  • Remote work idea for writers like me - Millennial Snowbird on What I wrote in my formal request to take a leave of absence

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