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Straight From The Curls: September 2012
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Sunday, 23 September 2012. On loss, life and the things we'll never know. I never imagined how much my life would change after my last blog post. Nor did I realize just how close to home the post on May 19th, ( So finite. In it, I talked about life having an expiry date. At that time, a series of small events highlighted mortality and sent me a strong reminder that our time on this planet is limited. Little did I realize that the post was almost a premonition of what was to come. The three months since h...
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Straight From The Curls: December 2012
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Monday, 31 December 2012. A 2013 wish for you and me. Hello dear friend,. It's new year's eve in Toronto, and I've spent some time thinking about what I'd like to say to you as we start 2013. I also spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on all that happened this past year. And then I realized I was done with it. I couldn't find better words than these gems from Neil Gaiman. So here's to you and your dreams, my friend. May the New Year 2013. Image courtesy of Pinterest.com. On December 14th, 2012.
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Straight From The Curls: November 2012
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Tuesday, 20 November 2012. A present worthy of a pause. I can say in all honesty that the firsts have been the toughest. They always are, aren't they? Since June, we've been through the Euro Cup, the Olympics, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Diwali. his favourites. Seasons have changed and life has moved on. And it has only been five mont. Well, it will be five months on November 21st. Five months on what would have also been a milestone birthday for him. Image found on Pinterest.com. Many years ago, my mum pri...
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Straight From The Curls: January 2012
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Sunday, 15 January 2012. Word of the Day: No. This post is a bit of a rant, so proceed at your own risk. Lately, I've been working on something I've struggled with my entire life: Learning to say one simple word more often—No. So I've been making a conscious effort. You know, to say 'no' to things more often? It's been tough, I tell you, but so worth it. At first I was wracked with guilt. And for what? I'm not too sure. Catholic guilt (if it exists), perhaps? I've had to practice saying this word in fron...
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Straight From The Curls: June 2013
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Monday, 3 June 2013. An English affair: Pontefract Castle. Pontefract Castle was a running joke between B. and me in the days leading up to my visit across the pond. She joked about how it would be the first place she took me, and then laughed when I said, "I can't wait! With more excitement than she expected. But here's the best part - I actually enjoyed my visit through the castle ruins. History in the ruins. Known as one of the most feared forts in England's history, Pontefract Castle. I'm amazed at h...
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Straight From The Curls: February 2013
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Monday, 11 February 2013. Music, moments and memories. One of the last distinct conversations I remember having with my father happened a year ago today. There were more, of course, but this one stands out in particular because of the date. It was about the death of Whitney Houston. She, for as long as I can remember, was always one of his favourite singers. "She has such a powerful voice, no? He would often say to me. Image courtesy of Google Images. That's the thing, though. My father always had a ...
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Straight From The Curls: Music, moments and memories
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Monday, 11 February 2013. Music, moments and memories. One of the last distinct conversations I remember having with my father happened a year ago today. There were more, of course, but this one stands out in particular because of the date. It was about the death of Whitney Houston. She, for as long as I can remember, was always one of his favourite singers. "She has such a powerful voice, no? He would often say to me. Image courtesy of Google Images. That's the thing, though. My father always had a ...
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Straight From The Curls: March 2012
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Sunday, 11 March 2012. 7 Scrabble inspired ideas. I love Scrabble. It's one of the first board games I ever received as a child, and though I didn't appreciate it as much back then, I'm absolutely obsessed with it as an adult. Trolling around the Internet lately has been quite a treat, as I've stumbled across some fantastic Scrabble inspired. Ideas I'd like to share with all of you. I'm in awe of the creative minds behind these ideas. Custom designed Scrabble keyboard. Throw pillows with Scrabble letters.
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Straight From The Curls: Note this Moment
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Ever experienced a moment and wished you could share it with someone? Even the simplest of moments define our existence and make life all the more interesting. If you have one, why not share it on NOTE THIS MOMENT. A blog where we take all your moments and make them count for something. All it takes is a photo, a short write-up about your experience, and what you realized in that moment. Please e-mail. Us your story and photo, and we'll get back to you about it being published. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
