It took a tragedy for Melissa to truly embrace joy.
While living a life of 'fine,' she experienced an earth-shattering loss. The ensuing steep spiral into despair eventually forced her to look up.
Amazingly, she discovered more than she thought possible while navigating the devastation.
Using humor and raw honesty, the author shares how she went from not settling for 'fine' to finding joy and meaning in each day.
Through counseling, introspection, and deepening faith, Melissa documents her journey through grief and arriving at a place of gratitude and beyond.
From adventures in white water rafting to dog-sledding, the author sprinkles in light-hearted travel anecdotes while tackling serious topics such as career identity and unintentional singleness.
Filled with relevant and helpful tips, Melissa offers guidance that applies to every journey and anyone seeking amazing joy. relevant and helpful tips, Melissa offers guidance that applies to every journey and anyone seeking amazing joy.

Melissa Kelly is a Research Fellow with the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University. She holds a PhD in Social and Economic Geography from Uppsala University.