tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91449955870444661522024-03-13T08:35:40.195-07:00deliciously yoursUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-16889420998772041902013-04-05T06:36:00.002-07:002013-04-05T06:52:48.778-07:00insta momentsI haven't forgotten about you. In fact, I think about you often. But sometimes life just needs to be lived, and sometimes hobbies replace other hobbies. I still want to continue posting, but I've come to accept that it's ok if I have a little hiatus sometimes. You still like me anyway :)<br />
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In case you've been wondering, here's a bit of what I've been up to! Follow me on Instagram @deliciouslyyours <br />
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1. Perfecting a recipe for easy gluten-free scones (I've done it!)</div>
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2. Practising the bouffant hairstyle</div>
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3. Re-discovering my childhood Babysitters Club book collection (yes, that is a "Complete Guide To")</div>
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4. Getting my boyfriend to do my dishes (you're the best babe!)</div>
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5. Going rollerskating!</div>
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6. Hanging out with the cutest gal I know, my niece Penny.</div>
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7. Going to sewing classes</div>
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8. Reminiscing about my regrettable high school hair choices.</div>
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9. Watching my favourite movie of all time, Sister Act 2!</div>
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I have a few posts planned for very soon! So thank you for sticking with me in my absence!</div>
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xoxo Lo</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-55199243893101756122013-03-04T09:49:00.001-08:002013-03-04T09:50:28.560-08:00a small spaceSince winter in Toronto makes me a hermit and makes me have almost zero fashion inspiration (the only goal is to stay warm!), I thought I would share a little indoor post with a few peeks into my bedroom. My room is a bit of a safe haven for me, and I always feel relaxed and comfortable there. It's fairly small, so I've selected special things to have around me that make me happy and relaxed and nostalgic.<br />
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Decorating a small spaces can be tricky, but I really think that all that is needed is a bit of minimalism (but not too much. I like a little fun clutter), and to include items or pieces that make you happy. Some times the cold, dark, dryness of winter gets to me, but being in my room always refreshes and brightens me up!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-84644716291653751562013-02-22T13:34:00.000-08:002013-02-22T13:34:08.145-08:00ruby soho lipstick giveaway winnerI'm happy to announce that the winner of the Ruby Soho lipstick is Stacey! Thanks to everyone who entered! Stacey, I'll send you an email to arrange shipment.<br />
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It's been awhile since I've done a giveaway, and I especially excited about this one, because not only can you win a tube of lipstick, but you can also show your support for a good cause! I've mentioned on my blog (and on my "about me" page) that I work at a charity called the <a href="http://www.canfar.com/en_CA/home">Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)</a>. Not only do I love what I do, I am also really passionate about the cause. Did you know that women aged 15-24 are the most vulnerable to HIV infection, with rates twice as high as in young men?<br />
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Well this year at CANFAR, we have a really fun new awareness campaign called <a href="http://www.kisses4canfar.com/">Kisses 4 CANFAR</a> that runs from Feb. 1 - 15th. We're only a few days into the campaign and have already raised almost $7,000! People can get involved by wearing red lipstick, sporting our kiss pins, or slapping on one of our kiss tattoos. There are also opportunities to start an individual or team fundraiser, and raise money to help us kiss HIV and AIDS goodbye!<br />
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Now, you, my lovely blog reader, have the opportunity to win a tube of Ruby Soho lipstick from our lipstick sponsor, M by Maddie! This lipstick is valued at $28 and is biodegradable, vegan, and cruelty-free. So I'm giving away one tube of lipstick in exchange for a little support for our campaign!<br />
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<b>1. Simply "Like" the Kisses 4 CANFAR <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kisses-4-CANFAR/263733717005859?ref=ts&fref=ts">Facebook page</a> and leave a comment below</b>!</div>
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Thanks for all the support! Looking forward to picking the winner!</div>
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P.S. If you are interested, you can check out my <a href="http://kisses4canfar.flipgive.com/fundraisers/191-lo-grahams-kisses-4-canfar-fundraiser">fundraiser page</a> and make a donation! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-75066636713652001032013-02-04T10:18:00.000-08:002013-02-04T10:18:30.799-08:00sunday bestSunday is my favourite day of the week. I usually try and get all of my chores and errands done on Saturday, so that I can just relax and have time with friends on Sunday. The last year or so of Sundays have been a bit of a transition for me. With Rob working shifts at the record store, he usually has his days off during the week. The first year of our relationship, when he had a different job, we had every Sunday together, but that hasn't been the case for quite some time now. BUT recently Rob has decided to take Sunday's off again, so that we get to have a regular day together every week. We have also recently started going to a new church. This is a very big change for us, but something that we have been very excited to take on together. We have been meeting lots of really great people and enjoying the new change of pace (the service that we attend is at 5:00 pm!). I'm really excited to see what this new Sunday routine has to bring for this year!<br />
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In case you didn't notice, I have no bangs in these pictures! I've been trying to figure out what to do with my bangs, and have decided (I think) on growing them out a bit. I've been so use to having them though, that they have begun to feel a bit like a security blanket to me. So now I have to get use to flaunting my forehead Hello forehead! </div>
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xoxo Lo</div>
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So as you may have noticed, I've been on kind of a blog hiatus...and a bit of an unplanned one at that. I started to feel guilty for having lost motivation and inspiration for my blog, and at times got pretty stressed about not keeping up with it.<br />
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But then I realized that this is MY blog - not anyone elses - and I can have fluctuations and ups and downs if I want to. Rob always reminds me that its about quality and NOT quantity, but I find myself worrying about losing all the followers that I worked so hard to gain, or being a crappy blogger, and many such other self-depricating and insecure thoughts. It then occured to me that blogging is what I make of it, and that you lovely people follow my blog for a variety of reasons, but mostly because (for whatever reason) you have found something in this blog that you enjoy. I also do not want to underestimate my readers, and assume that you are fickle and would stop liking me if I stopped blogging for a bit.<br />
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And so I want to stay true to giving you all content that is about quality and NOT quantity (this is something I am working to be confident about myself) I think this means that my blog is going to change a bit, and I'm going to challenge myself to move away from doing mostly outfit posts, and am going to try and add in more lifestyle posts. There is so much more to me that I want to share with you all :)<br />
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So THANK YOU for sticking with me (even when I take a break for a bit, which, let's face it, is what everyone needs sometimes)! I'm looking forward to this year ahead and to what life - and this blog - has to bring me :)<br />
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<3 LoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-39792203795260889472012-12-05T13:31:00.001-08:002012-12-05T13:31:25.573-08:00three things: christmasI love Christmas. Seriously love it. It's my favourite holiday and favourite time of year. As soon as the 1st of December hits, I'm ready to get in the Christmas spirit! Last Christmas was a bit of an adjustment, having to organize different schedules, and go from one family celebration to another. I'm determined to not have any stress this year, and to just enjoy the season that I love so much! There are countless things that I love about the days leading up to December 25th (and even beyond), but here are the three main reasons why I love Christmas:<br />
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2. The Spirit. There's definitely something special that happens around this time of year, especially when the snow begins to fall here in Ontario. Working in a charity, I certainly notice the increase in charitable donations, and people just generally seem to be NICER. When I'm sitting with my family, enjoying Christmas goodies, looking at the twinkling lights on the tree, and wearing a cozy winter sweater, I get this little warm feeling in my stomach...a feeling of love and contentment. I also reflect on what Christmas really means to me; the story of Jesus' birth and how that amazing story effects my life today. </div>
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I know I'm spouting annoying Christmas cheer already, but I hope that you feel love this holiday season. For some people, Christmas can be a tough time for a variety of reasons (myself included. While I love this season, there are people that I really miss during this time of year), so I hope that we can all do our best to make everyone feel welcomed and loved (and obviously this should be something that we pursue all year round!).<br />
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When I put this outfit on, complete with my winter boots, Rob said I looked very "My So-Called Life", aka mid-90s. And you know what? I didn't mind at all :)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-79635295221819072972012-11-12T09:30:00.001-08:002012-11-12T09:30:44.552-08:00fall backSo I've been adjusting to this autumn time change, and clearly my blog has suffered a bit. Usually Rob and I will try and do photos on evenings when we are both available, but now it's dark by the time I leave work at 5:30, and Rob tends to work most weekend...that and the fact that this month is a bit insane for me! So please bare with me as I re-adjust to day-light savings.<br />
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I really enjoy fall before it gets too cold, but I must say I dislike how short the days get. I think that's one of the reasons why I love summer so much (that and the heat!). I get a bit disoriented, thinking it's 9pm when really it's only 6pm. Does anyone else struggle with the time change adjustment?!<br />
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<3 LoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-19230452175283210582012-11-05T11:13:00.001-08:002012-11-05T11:13:43.249-08:00mikao giveaway winner!I'm pleased to announce that the winner of the attic key bracelet from Mikao is Ani! Please send me an email at deliciouslyyourslo@gmail.com with your address information! Congrats Ani! <br />
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Well, this is officially my 200th blog post! It's funny to think that I've written about 200 different topics, issues, thoughts, dreams, and adventures...and that you've read each of those. Thank you for reading and for being interested in my little life. It's been so fun to see this blog change and grow. I looked back at what my first blog post was, and thought I would share that with you:<br />
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"I think I've always felt a certain pressure that if I had a blog it needed to have a particular topic and be really flashy and interesting. I think these two things have always deterred me from actually ever starting one. I've been thinking of starting a blog for quite awhile now, and suddenly decided today, amongst fits of boredum, that I NEEDED to start a blog. So, putting aside my fears of not measuring up in the blog world, I have started this humble (and I hope not too uninteresting) blog. I hope to just use this as a venue for posting my thoughts, musings, and anything else I find interesting or inspiring. And I'm sorry in advance for the excessive amounts of vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories that are sure to appear on here."<br />
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I never could have imagined the direction that this blog would take, and it's certainly been an adventure. I hope that you'll stick with me to see where life - and this blog - will take me.<br />
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In honour of this rainy week, which is making it impossible to do outfit photos, I give you another insta moments post! Here's a bit of what's been going on in my life behind-the-scenes! You can get real-time updates too by following me on instagram under DeliciouslyYours.</div>
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<b>1.</b> My Grandma's surprise 90th birthday party. <b>2.</b> Apple picking adventures with friends.<b> 3.</b> A favourite record. <b>4.</b> A favourite chapter from Mindy Kaling's book. <b>5.</b> A gluten-free cupcake in honour of my work's 25th anniversary. <b>6.</b> Uncle Rob and little Penny. <b>7.</b> A birthday danish. <b>8.</b> My new record player. <b>9.</b> Hanging out with my niece Penny.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-39317270303856240162012-10-24T11:25:00.001-07:002012-10-24T11:26:51.096-07:00the wind was our violinAutumn walks in the evening are so refreshing. I want to try and get the most out of them before I have to be holed up inside for the winter. This was a simple work outfit, but I felt very fall-worthy in it because of the colour of the sweater. I love red, and tend to always wear red lipstick, yet I surprisingly don't really own any red clothing. This sweater is the only truly red piece that I own.<br />
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I hope you are having a good Wednesday. Tonight Rob and I get to babysit my niece Penny for the second time. We are both so excited, as it's nice to have some quality time with her. She's growing so much and learning new things everyday. It's really amazing to watch.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-4531900098129562112012-10-22T10:44:00.001-07:002012-10-22T10:46:58.235-07:00connectedOn Sunday, Rob and I went to a vintage clothing sale up the road from my house. The sale was in this beautiful space called the Wychwood Barns. One thing that I love about my city is the ability to re-invent old spaces, giving them new and innovative uses. Wychwood Barns was once a streetcar maintenance facility in 1913, but it is now a mixed-use building, with offices for local community organizations, artist spaces, a greenhouse, a farmer's market, and public green spaces. There is always some kind of event or show going on there, and it's a very lively community area. It's so nice to see everyone from the surrounding neighbourhoods enjoying and using the facility to it's fullest.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-73171718908037577072012-10-16T08:39:00.001-07:002012-10-16T08:39:18.903-07:00october babyThis past weekend was so great. Sunday was my 28th birthday, but celebrations started Saturday night when I went out for dinner with family. On Sunday, Rob really spoiled me with brunch, this incredible 1960's cape/jacket, a cute bird pin, and dinner and a movie. The last few years I haven't really made a big deal out of my birthday, but I must admit it is nice to feel a bit special at least one day of the year!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-54379551258147833032012-10-05T09:30:00.000-07:002012-10-05T09:30:24.675-07:00acceptanceLately I've been feeling uninspired by my wardrobe (maybe even a bit bored with it). It's times like these that I feel like I have to go buy something new in order to feel interesting again. But lately I've been trying to control my spending and save money for more important "life" things. I find that when I feel uninspired with my wardrobe I can sometimes feel a bit insecure about how I look. These are insecurities that I have struggled with my whole life (and probably always will)...comparing myself to others...feeling not good enough...feeling like I'm just fading into the crowd...<br />
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As a very shy child and teenager, I was always off in the shadows, but once I found my voice and my self-confidence my goal was to stand out as much as I could with the way that I dressed. I've always been someone others would describe as "a bit different", and at some point I began to accept and be proud about that. And fashion is my way of outwardly displaying that.<br />
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fun new dress to play with! The company is called <a href="http://5x5clothing.com/">5x5 Clothing</a> and every piece is specially designed and ethically made in Thailand. The story and mission of 5x5 is really interesting, so be sure to take a minute to check out the website and read about how the clothes are made. <br />
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Have a great weekend! It's Thanksgiving here in Canada (yay long weekend!) and I'll be spending it with family and lots of food!<br />
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xoxo LoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-79253239588904137022012-10-03T09:29:00.002-07:002012-10-03T09:29:32.129-07:00apple pickingLast weekend I went apple picking, which I haven't done since I was a kid. It was nice to get out of the city for a bit and just be out enjoying the amazing fall weather. I'm planning on using some of the apples to make a crumble for our Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.<br />
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I planned on writing this post much earlier in the week, but I've been out of commission with a pretty band fall cold, so I apologize for the lack of blog posts. Sometimes it's more important to just rest and take care of yourself, and that's what I've been doing. I rarely get sick, and am blessed to be a pretty healthy person, but when I do come down with a sickness, it tends to wipe me out pretty badly. But I'm on the mend now, and will hopefully be back into regular activities soon.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-3613640194884732362012-09-27T06:44:00.000-07:002012-09-27T06:44:13.864-07:00le temps de l'amourI'm constantly inspired by the 1960's, whether it's the clothes, the makeup, the hair, or the music (especially the music). I'm sure you may have noticed my love for 1960's dresses on here. The really neat thing is that shift dresses are in style again (but let's be honest, when are they not?! It's a classic style), so I can find items with the 60's silhouette in some of the regular stores that I usually shop in.<br />
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This hounds tooth dress is originally from H&M, but I was able to snag it while thrift shopping for about $6. I love a good deal. And the BEST part is that this dress is sooooo comfortable. I secretly imagine that I am wearing a nightgown to work. ;)<br />
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Be sure to take a look at this month's new sponsor, <a href="http://www.baitfootwear.com/#!home/mainPage">BAIT Footwear</a>!</div>
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They have some really fun new fall styles in some really great colours! Their shoes are great quality and so adorable and I couldn't be happier to help them spread the word! So be sure to check them out asap (and the other sponsors too!)<br />
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<3 LoUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-27279325839104346292012-09-24T10:52:00.001-07:002012-09-24T10:52:45.315-07:00slateGrey, grey, grey. This outfit seemed to inadvertently match the weather. At times it's very evident that fall has arrived, and then suddenly summer will spring back. So for now, I'm keeping the summer AND the fall clothes going.<br />
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Another sign of fall is that work gets crazy busy. For me, things are fairly calm and easy-going at work during the summer, and then September hits and I am suddenly bombard with work. So if you're wondering what I've been up to, the answer would be work. But I must say that I really enjoy being busy and productive. :)<br />
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Top c/o <a href="http://www.sugarlips.com/shabby-chic-mistress-top.html">Sugarlips</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-85423087410505266822012-09-14T12:29:00.003-07:002012-09-14T12:29:51.561-07:00why my niece is the absolutely cutestSo I realized that since announcing the birth of my little niece Penelope, I haven't provided any updates. Penny is just over a month old, and I really have to say (and pretty sure this isn't just the aunt in me speaking) that she is the cutest little thing ever.<br />
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My sister and brother-in-law have had their ups and downs, which is natural as first-time parents, but I think they have adjusted well, and Penny could not have been born to more loving and attentive parents. I'm so proud of them! It is so amazing to see Penny already flourishing, and to see her learn and develop. I'm so lucky that I live close enough to be a very involved aunt, and am excited for every stage that is to come!<br />
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Penny's first photo. </div>
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Time with Daddy.</div>
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Getting in a little snuggle time on her first day home.</div>
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My mom being the amazing Nanny that she is.</div>
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My favourite picture of Penny. </div>
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Getting all snuggly after bath time.</div>
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I apologize in advance for bombarding you with photos of Penny for the next, oh I don't know, forever.</div>
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<3 Lo</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-2600491793227781502012-09-12T15:10:00.001-07:002012-09-12T15:22:54.739-07:00(un)writtenI recently started taking an 8 week creative writing workshop. My first class was so inspiring and so much fun! I've been slowly cultivating my writing ability over the past year or so, both here on my blog and at work. I'm not some master fiction writer or anything. I like to write from my experience and share parts of myself.<br />
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It's really interesting learning a new skill or talent in your late 20's. I use to think that people were born with talents and that those were evident from an early age. I always felt left out of the "talent pool", if you will. I'm not a singer, an actor, I don't play any musical instruments, and I NEVER imagined that I could write. But I was selling myself short, because I didn't understand what being a writer was about. At my writing class, our motto is "a writer is one who writes", and this opens up the world of writing to anyone who will have it. It's been a pleasant surprise that people enjoy my writing, and that this just might be something I am a little bit good at. :)<br />
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Vintage dress</div>
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T-shirt from <a href="http://www.garage.ca/home/index.jsp">Garage</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144995587044466152.post-18952745239467644082012-09-07T14:37:00.000-07:002012-09-07T14:37:25.703-07:00at sunsetI love that magical time of day, when evening is just on the brink of taking over and sun is beginning to descend. This is quickly becoming my favourite time to take photos. The lighting is perfect, and there's a certain calm during that hour or so of perfect sunlight. I've noticed that this time is coming a bit earlier now than during the height of summer, as the days begin to shorten for the coming of fall. It's going to become harder and harder soon to catch this perfect light once the clocks change over, and leaving work at 5:30 means the sun is completely gone. I'm not looking forward to the increase in night, so I'm going to saver these last magical rays while I can.<br />
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Bow Hair band from Accessorize</div>
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Have a wonderful weekend! <3 Lo</div>
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