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Embracing the Beautiful Chaos: How Life Transformed When I Had Children
Becoming a parent was a transformative experience that brought immense joy, love, and fulfillment. However, it also introduced a whole new level of complexity and challenges into my life. Suddenly, everything I thought I knew about raising kids went out the window, and I constantly found myself navigating uncharted territory. In this blog, I share… Read more
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Finding My Path: A Tough Lesson in Balancing Passion and Priorities
Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and challenges. My son’s birth sparked my desire to pursue my passion for baking and cake decorating. Little did I know that this journey would teach me a valuable lesson about finding my path and making tough choices. In this blog, I want to share… Read more
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Painting Through Pain: Healing and Forgiving in the Wake of Tragedy
The sudden loss of a loved one can shock us, leaving us shattered and struggling to come to terms with our grief. My journey with accepting the recent tragic death of my unconventional grandmother in a head-on collision has been riddled with complex emotions and challenges. Because I’ve been noticeably absent from all my channels,… Read more
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The Magic of a Theatrical Production and the Extraordinary Talents Involved in Creating the Revolutionary Show Hamilton.
Thirty years ago, I experienced the mesmerizing performance of Phantom of the Opera at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, which propelled me to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts. Last week I got to share this magical experience with my teenage daughter and son in the same theatre, witnessing the awe-inspiring production of… Read more
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Metamorphosis
Throughout my entire life, I have carried the burden of my parents’ shortcomings. Growing up in poverty, I witnessed the hardships of our community housing, with the sounds of prostitutes outside my window as I tried to sleep. From a young age, I was driven by a relentless desire to prove my worth, make money,… Read more
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Life Is a Journey Filled With Twists and Turns
Rejected from my dream art exhibit, I faced a choice: wallow or raise a glass to making the top 15 out of 65. Opting for celebration, I dolled up and headed to a bar, facing my shyness head-on with a book in hand. I asked the charming bartender to surprise me, and a refreshing gin… Read more
