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SLC – a delight of a summer vacation.
This July, Gabe and I took his trusty Subaru across scenic highways to the scaling hills of northern Utah. Ahead of us was the city known for its Great Salt Lake, soda shops, and Post Malone. Over the last five years, I have been regaled with stories of bellies filled with laughter, monumental childhood milestones,…
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Europe Part II – Lucerne
Day One – September 20 Picture this: a red passenger train travels east, flying through French pastures, vibrant with strokes of green and gold. Somewhere in the rear cabins, a couple watches, enchanted by its storybook beauty. Shrinking hills climb into staggering mountains capped with a dusting of snow. Fields gently give way to streams…
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Europe Part I – Paris
From chaotic bus rides to buttery croissants and whispered cobblestone tales, Paris is a paradox of beauty and grime. Join me on an unforgettable journey through the City of Light, where art, history, and serendipitous moments steal a piece of my heart.
keep reading >>>a love letter to coziness.
Though Spring has reared its head and warm weather inches closer with each breathing moment, a sense of coziness is nestled deep in dusty corners. Deep within vibrant rhododendron blooms and camas clusters lay a restful, secure energy that envelopes all who seek it; ‘coziness’ or ‘hygge’ are amongst its many names. As days pass…
keep reading >>>earth day – a dedication to our mother and her gifts.
How lucky are we? To live on a planet so diverse, alive, and sublime as this? To bear witness to nature – a sort of mirror which echoes back for those who listen. If you look closely you’ll see the seasons of your own divine self unravel much like the seasons of our earth -…
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a change of plans.
Once in a while, life throws you a curveball. The path you found yourself meandering peacefully down gradually becomes impassable, and you discover you have to carve a path of your own or you’re shit outta luck. In short – I’m moving back to one of my favourite places full of some of my favourite…
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Wedding Season Part III/III
A+ D – Tampa, FL., USA Our most recent endeavor was to the balmy state of Florida, a place which, to be honest, I had never dreamt of visiting. However, our trip changed my perception of the sunshine state. The people were warm, kind, and wholesome. The environment was insanely unique and exciting (I saw…
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Wedding Season – Part II/III
N + R – Rural Alberta, Canada Watching my uncle Nick and (newly auntie) Rebecca deliver their vows in late August was something out of a fairytale. Sitting upon haybales, we all watched as grey clouds pulled themselves over the farm, meanwhile my auntie Liza soothed and serenaded the crowd with piano music. The evening…
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Wedding Season – Part I/III
***As my initial post with all three trips won’t load properly, here’s part one of a three part series! A & H – Portland, OR., USA Gabriel’s bandmate Alan tied the knot in a Portlandian summer splendour. We eased our way down the coast from Seattle to Portland. Along our way down, we spent a…
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home – a tour of my beloved fifth-wheel.
As I mentioned in my life update I have relocated to the stunning semi-arid region of British Columbia, the Okanagan Valley – wine country, for all you aficionados out there. I haven’t spoken too much about it, but I received a chance to embrace my eccentricity and live in a fifth wheel (much like my…
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savouring summer – an amateur’s guide to soaking it all in.
I welcome the warm, thick air of August with freckled arms. The days of lilacs, wild roses, and irises are passing and morphing into crunchy grasses, browning leaves, and bright sunflowers. Stores begin to carry mums outside their fronts, passing days grow shorter, and the final “hoorah” of summer lingers timidly in the air. I…
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what I’ve been up to – summer so far.
So far this summer has been rather mild temp-wise, which makes the transition from the coast to semi-arid easier. Not gonna lie – I really love this desert-esque region of B.C.. Seeing wild cacti really makes my heart happy, and the varying landscapes fill me with so much joy. From the windows of my fifth…
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diaries of a long distance relationship – i
A quick venture to Seattle in mid-May brought about a gleeful time filled with copious cups of good coffee, delightful conversations, and city street meandering. Some of you may know that I am in a long-distance relationship. Gabriel and I met in the wonderful world of dating apps through a little site called “Tinder”, ever…
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Gratitude – a dive into inner peace
As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, I reflect on the last few months with a sense of gratitude. I realize as I look at old photographs of myself, that I am no longer that girl with self-doubt constantly hanging over her, nor am I that girl who thought self-assurance lay in…
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twenty-twenty-two
A fresh start. A new chapter. A slate wiped clean from the weathering and dust of months past. A chance to imbue habits into one’s life and to improve upon the person one is becoming. That is how I see a new year. I know it’s sort of ambiguous, and simply a date marked on…
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home – a quick tour.
Hello, sweet soul. It’s been a minute. The reasons behind my absence will be touched on in a “catch-up” post, but just for peace of mind, dear reader: it’s a pandemic, and the world is a big, lonely, yet exciting and vibrant place. With that, here is a home tour I have had on my…
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a whisper from the woods.
One of my favourite facets of the human experience is the near transcendentalism of a walk in the woods. Nothing else better quenches the thirst of my soul than being in the presence of moss covered evergreens, or the mysterious mycelium, who roots itself beneath my wandering soles. I find myself awestruck as I gaze…
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one year later.
It first began with hearing about the corona virus through my friend Luka over some fried chicken one January evening. At first, I was in disbelief and thought it was comedic when he told me that every thing would shut down, and life would change “forever”. Flash forward a year and a few months later.…
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an updated room tour.
I’m not sure about you, dear reader, but I have a deep love for interior design. Since as long as I can remember, I have always been so fascinated by the ways in which the people fill and use their sacred spaces – their homes, their bedrooms, or even their outdoor spaces. I love it…
keep reading >>>a long overdue catch-up post.
Whew. Twenty-twenty… What. A. Trip. It would be ignorant to say that this past year was easy, or that I remain unchanged since twelve months ago. It would be wrong to recall the days past as insignificant, ordinary, or boring. No, the last year has been untamable, but I secretly loved it. I loved the…
keep reading >>>another month come and gone: july twenty-twenty
Oh, July. You have my heart. My favourite month (close second to October, because fall), has left just as quickly as it arrived. Though this year has been tumultuous, crazy, and unpredictable, it still has been flying by. Each month holds memories to be cherished, and moments to be seized. July was particularly special to…
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