Five years have gone by since publishing my first post. I took a moment to reflect on where I was then and where I am now. A lot can happen in five years and I am grateful for the growth as I continue to trust my journey. Continue reading 5 Year Blog-iversary
Completing a master’s thesis was the most challenging yet rewarding experience I’ve had thus far in my life. I feel both proud and accomplished, but only a handful of people know that I actually wanted to drop out in my first semester, and every semester after that. In this post I open up about my three year journey toward completing a much anticipated academic milestone. Continue reading My Master’s Thesis Journey
I share with you 23 life lessons that I have learned during my 23 years of life! Continue reading 23 Lessons I’ve Learned by 23
I never thought I’d be told that I’m “too optimistic, or “too positive.” I didn’t even know that was possible! So I decided to let you in on the real story of why I try to be “too positive.” Continue reading The Truth Behind My Positive Attitude
Most days I feel like my life is not put together. Half of the time I forget to wear the same coloured socks. But somehow people still see me as a role model? I’m here to remind you that even when you feel like your life couldn’t get anymore chaotic; you’re still a role model in someone else’s eyes. Continue reading I am a role model?
When my mom told me that life is a roller coaster, she was not kidding one bit. Emotions go up and down, back and forth. Every day is a new adventure of feelings. And I’ve become really good at practicing how to hide my emotions. For a person who writes blogs, I’m very closed off. I don’t open up to new people very well, and I don’t … Continue reading Picking Yourself Back Up
The other day I called home to talk to my mom. I was having a bad day, and I needed someone to vent to. After talking back and forth for about twenty minutes my mom said to me, “you need to start to take your own advice.” And in that moment I realized that she was absolutely right. In my blog posts I write about the inspiration and … Continue reading Take Your Own Advice
(https://www.we.org) Straight off of the inspiration train I come to you with a blog post about my experience as a Crowd Pumper at We Day Toronto. What is “We Day” you ask? We Day is a day filled with inspiration, celebration and life-changing speeches by world-renowned speakers and performers, as well as stories from people all over the world about their attempt at making a change. The one … Continue reading The Power of WE
This week has been a whirlwind of new and exciting experiences. The first week back to school is always exciting. “New year, new me” is often the motto for many students who are looking to “improve” themselves compared to the previous year. I can testify with the motto because not only did I move house locations, gained new roommates, and lost a loved one, but I … Continue reading New things
This past weekend I went on an incredible mini-getaway with the beautiful ladies of my mother’s side of the family, the Zimmer gals. We spent three days together at this cozy chalet in Collingwood, Ontario. The weekend really exemplified the power of family. Throughout my entire life my extended family has meant so much to me. As an only child I really relied on having my … Continue reading Family
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