“Life is unfolding as it should.” One of my high school English teachers, Mrs. Hargreaves, said that in class one day and I never forgot it. I remember writing it in the margin of my notebook and I still find much comfort in it to this day. I’m currently obsessed with Ben Howard’s album, Every Kingdom, and the funny thing is that I’ve been falling in love with Howard’s sweet voice for some time, and didn’t really put the…
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For HOME! There is nothing like stepping off a plane and taking a big gulp of fresh B.C air. I was greeted with some gorgeous sunny days and took advantage of them, going on some epic hikes in West Van and Squamish. For fall weather, fireplaces, cozy sweaters, good books and CHAI LATTES! For FAMILY and SKYPE! So we can be together while my brother is overseas. For the safe return of some very special…
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I remember sitting beside you in church as a little girl, holding your hand as you moved through your rosary beads with your other one. We would squeeze our hands three times, a secret and silent code for ‘I love you’ and you’d wink at me and I’d pass it on to Mom. You would let me put your fancy rings on my little fingers. Together, we’d get our hands messy baking Hello Dollies and…
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Today I turn 30 years old. It’s been a beautiful, messy, thrilling ride thus far and it’s only just begun. I am so grateful for my unique journey, and for all the experiences and people who have filled me up with so much love over the years. I can’t help but wear all that love on my sleeve. Life is too short not to. If I am remembered for anything in this life,…
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Saw this today: “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create.…
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