Wednesday, May 28, 2014

I'm 27

In lieu of a Facebook post thanking everyone for their well wishes and birthday love, I wanted to write a blog post on my 27th birthday.

I wish I had a letter from myself at 10, 13, or 16 to myself at 27 so I could see how I measure up against my young self's expectations, but it doesn't matter. I never had specific goals for myself to have achieved by this age, but if I did, I would've achieved them all and then some. I could not be happier with where I'm at in life.

I have a lot of love. I have a woman to share my life with who I love fiercely and who loves me back. I have four sisters and two parents who support me, challenge me, and inspire me. I have an incredible group of close friends, spread around the world, some who I've known practically since birth, some from university, and a few newer additions who make me laugh and think on the daily. And I wouldn't be the cat lady I've become if I didn't acknowledge my precious Spoon who really does add a lot of love to my life.

I also wanted to acknowledge my Facebook friends (and LinkedIn connections!) for taking a moment out of their day to write a brief message - or lengthy post - to wish me a happy birthday. I know a few people who find Facebook birthday messages insincere, but frankly I love them! I don't mind if we have spoken to or seen each other in years, because getting well wishes on your birthday feels special whoever it comes from (like the woman at Yogurty's who gave me my yogurt on the house today!) and I really appreciate it. I only wish I wrote more birthday messages to people myself!


Love has to be the most important, but I want to ponder some other things I have at the age of 27... purpose, good health, security, independence, and fun!  The list really goes on.  I have no doubt in my mind that this will be another incredible year.  Thank you to everyone who's making today special and those who make every one of my days special.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Legit Jams 6.0

I've taken a break from my non-stop loop of Beyonce's self-titled album, Drake's "Nothing Was the Same", and Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" parts 1 & 2 for some new legit jams.  Here they be.







Saturday, May 10, 2014

Helsinki!!!

Helsinki, here I come!!!

I've mentioned before that one of my best friends - John - has been living in Finland for a while now, and likely will live there forever.  It's hard not to have someone so close to you physically close to you, but it was inevitable and we manage to stay in each other's lives regardless. However, since Finland is so important to John and he loves the country so much, it was also inevitable that I visit him there.  The time has finally come.

I've planned to go to Helsinki this spring/summer for a while, but today I actually bought the tickets and so it's official!  I depart Toronto on June 8, arrive in Helsinki June 9, and don't return to YYZ until June 20.  Approximately 12 days to spend with John, see the sites of Helsinki, eat delicious food, party with John's friends, and maybe take a few side trips (Tallin [Estonia] and Stockholm are on the menu).

I can't wait!!!

Who's visiting?