Tag Archives: self-love

How to Take a Selfie with Your Cat

I’m sorry to say, but our cats don’t care about our selfies. Recently when I shared a selfie with my cat, Ladybug, lots of folks on Instagram said : I wish I could get my cat to do that! But the truth is, while Lady and I might make it look like she’s into taking the...

Being Open to the Unexpected

Yesterday the weather got GORGEOUS here in Vancouver, like spring in January. So after doing some work at a nearby cafe, I headed over to my favourite community garden to see if there were any more flowers blooming and just to savour the warm air. I walked by a small koi pond that they have...

It’s Time to Stop Being Your Own Bully

I’m fat. Sometimes I say chubby or curvy but today I’m going to say it. Fat. There are so many assumptions that come with that word, or when people see fat bodies. That you don’t take care of yourself. That you don’t love yourself. That you are ashamed. That you are not healthy. That fact...

Reclaiming our Power in Front of the Camera

Their camera is aimed at me. Be it a total stranger, a family member or a portrait photograher, the same thing happens for me.  I feel awkward and outside of my skin.  I feel like I need to pose.  So I stay as still as I can and wait for it to be over.  ...

How Far We’ve Come

It had been a few weeks since I had seen my running coach. The last time I saw him he said he was really impressed with running these days and that he was proud of me. I’ve been what I call a ‘slow and steady’ runner for all those years, but lately, thanks to our...