It’s a journey whether we reach the intended destination or not. We move on. With that, my journey to the 2nd Annual West Coast Wonder Woman Tournament in Sooke, BC was a very public one and it’s only fitting to announce here that this year, that trip won’t be the destination I was working towards. …
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Each time I think I’ve got this “do you” bit, I realize that I have just scratched the surface. Being me, doing me and accepting me. While I strive to do so daily, I’ve come to realize that that there is more coming. As I continue to grow and as I get to know myself,…
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“Cancer is coming for us all!” – Leslie Ehm. She also believes that Defeat is NOT an option! I always thought I knew what she meant, and I did/do but I never felt it until recently. News of yet another family member suffering and going through treatment sent my head down memory lane so yeah,…
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Like many cultures where every celebration starts with food, mine is no different. In fact, it’s not a celebration without it and there is always an abundance. It’s like you’re expecting at least ten more guests! And I’ll tell you, growing up there was always the possibility of an unexpected guest for a meal or…
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She kept saying: “It will click! It will click! And when it clicks you won’t be so frustrated”. She being coach Jennifer Huggins and true to form, the day it clicked was a beautiful moment and the frustration of not seeing or feeling the fruits of my none stop labour lifted immensely. Now, I’ve since…
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A recent conversation with my 6-year-old sparked this one. The end is good and that is that she understands that “I feel pretty” has a bigger meaning than just those three words. I’ll narrate how we got there though. I know, I know!!! This conversation already ugh. It still sits a little heavy when I…
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At this stage in my life, my body is the one body I have and it’s mine to make or break and I take that shit seriously. “Listen to your body”! I’ve heard it, said it, listened to it and taken the advice but also ignored it, defied it and pushed it way past…
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“I can’t, I have training”? Who can relate? Mine is usually Friday nights, other days too but mostly Friday. I very rarely get invited out or accept an invitation out on a Friday night – because Saturday? Boxing. Not many people understand and to some saying no or leaving early is easier said than done…
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Do “it” like a girl has become so popular. I’ve been asked many times what it means, and my response is always “in general” or “to me personally”? I like the latter because if people don’t get the former then, well, they probably never will. It’s hard not to look around and wonder where the…
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For someone who is known for taking the leap and figuring it out on the way down, getting inked is a long and very deep process for me and why not right? It’s probably the most permanent thing you can do so yes, the ink runs deep indeed! I’ve taken up to a year to…
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