Life is a Playground
Experiments in art, fitness, and fun living by Heidi Bada
Victoria, B.C.
Latest Posts (all topics):
Reflection on offroad electric scooters and bikes
July 9, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Sometimes I wonder if I should get an electric bike or electric scooter. I always talk myself out of it…
How I exercised over 150 min/week #5: casual activity
June 23, 2026 by Heidi Bada
I enjoyed a mix of walking and cardio sports this week In the past 7 days, I reached 210 minutes…
Progress With an Exciting Experiment Today
May 28, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Colouring group feels more real now I’ve been quietly planning a small online colouring group. Something simple, creative, and lightly social. And after…
Yes, I’ve been quiet lately on my blog, but still exercising regularly
May 22, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Simply busy in May I've been sore! I do stretches every day that is gradually increasing range of motion of…
Walking hindered by high heat yesterday at Butchart Gardens
May 5, 2026 by Heidi Bada
A short personal story of exercise not done while too hot My dad and I planned a trip to Butchart…
The Real Cost of Car vs Bicycle Commuting
April 14, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Managing finances and energy of commutes Lately I haven’t posted much—not because I’ve fallen off track, but almost the opposite. I’ve been busy with fitness, family time, and…
My Best Way to Focus When Feeling Crafty
March 30, 2026 by Heidi Bada
How to make use of unexpected craft time Just suppose you have plans that suddenly get cancelled. Or your favourite…
Heidi’s Crafts List
March 30, 2026 by Heidi Bada
Use this list to explore your own craft journey. Make a list like this one, for crafts you find fun,…
Artful Life — A New Corner of the Playground
March 20, 2026 by Heidi Bada
I’ve added a new page to the website for my artwork. It’s going to be a bit of a living…