About Nola Noreen!

I am a life-long learner who likes to explore opportunities, and live simply.

Photo taken by my Sweetie while on a road trip from Canada to New Mexico in our van converted for camping. Taken at one of the many coffee shops we visited, because nothing about life is simple without coffee! (2024)

Welcome

In 2021, about 6 months into my 50th trip around the sun and in the midst of the COVID-19 world pandemic, I decided to take a job as administrator of a nursing home. A bold choice, perhaps, given the times we’re living in, the challenges long-term care facilities across Canada face, and the fact that I am a Chartered Professional Accountant with no nursing background .

It was the best choice I ever made. Caring for seniors is meaningful work. My Sweetie says I leave for work happy every day and return even happier.

A choice like this was not atypical for me. I believe that a carefully curated life is a happy life.

In a span of 15 days I gave notice at my job, worked my last two weeks, did a weekend house hunting trip, signed a lease in a new city, packed up everything I owned and moved. On the 16th day I started my new role and a new adventure.

The reason I could do this was because I have an extremely simple lifestyle. Simple living has allowed me to have many adventures in life.

This blog promotes simple living as a way to get clarity on your life purpose and grow as a person.

It blog is about knowing your purpose in life and, from that, curating a life you love. Sorting and sifting through life to eliminate what doesn’t serve you, and to embrace everything that does. Even when it feels a little uncomfortable or out-of-step with the rest of the world.

This blog is for me, but I am happy to share it with you.

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