My beautiful friend and Starbucks co-workers, Ashlie , decided to take some photos of me on the job. The photos inspired my work, and me to dwell on some of the things I absolutely adore about being a barista. 5. My co-workers inspire me. If I’m having a particularly unmotivated day, or just feel like going …
This weekend, I had the honour of being a bridesmaid to such a beautiful and inspiring woman in my life, Emily. Here is the speech I gave at the reception: I first met Emily when I was this awkward grade nine and she was in grade twelve, in school choir. To me, Em was the …
Ever crave seafood? I don’t know if I’m maybe nutrient deficient in omegas or something– possibly because I don’t eat fish very often at all– but when I was grocery shopping last week, the seafood aisle was just calling my name. I was suddenly so intrigued by the possibilities of different ways to make different …
Sometimes I don’t want to acknowledge that my mom was right about a lot of the mistakes I’ve made. You know how your mom is always right? Yeah, it’s like a thing. Don’t drink too much –been there, done that. Don’t date the player guy — been there, done that. Don’t spend all your money in one …
Today was one of the best days of my life. And not because I won the lottery or Johnny came home or I got a puppy or got engaged or anything like that. But because today God spoke in tender ways, equipped me to be aware of His voice, and used my weaknesses to reveal …