After many years...I am happy to announce that I finally have NEW (credited) published writing! It has taken a while, but I am pleased to have new work out. The content is for those in high school which is not a new audience for me since my very first published piece was for Young Voices magazine which was later published in an eBook for Grade 9 students. So, I'm used to writing for a young audience.
Coincidentally, yesterday was Ash Wednesday so this the start of Lent, a time of fasting in preparation for Easter. In other words, it's the beginning of a new season for me!
I'm definitely taking my writing more seriously this year and hopefully can have some longer works in the making. For Lent, I'm trying to remove my distractions and start accomplishing what I've always hoped to accomplish (my long-term goals). I'm also working on my time management. Please pray for me that God continues to guide me to be my very best self! I'll pray for you too. Happy fasting!
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Thursday, 3 January 2019
Where God Wants Me
2019 is going to be the best year yet.
The theme for World Youth Day 2019 is: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done unto me according to Your word." (Luke 1:38)
I am taking a different approach to this year than to the previous years. I'm leaning into the silence instead of filling it with distractions. I'm looking at what I have and building on it. And before I make decisions, I will pray about it and discern it first.
I'll take more breaks from being on the internet. I'll be more creative. I'll grow.
And I'll let go of what's not meant for me.
I spent 2018 with my emotions in flux. Often, I felt bad about myself. I let myself get stressed out over things I couldn't change. I was impatient. I was afraid to be honest about myself. And though I kept telling myself I would change, I was complacent with mediocrity.
Now, I'm not afraid to be who God wants me to be and to go where He wants me to go.
Cheers to 2019 and to new beginnings!
The theme for World Youth Day 2019 is: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done unto me according to Your word." (Luke 1:38)
I am taking a different approach to this year than to the previous years. I'm leaning into the silence instead of filling it with distractions. I'm looking at what I have and building on it. And before I make decisions, I will pray about it and discern it first.
I'll take more breaks from being on the internet. I'll be more creative. I'll grow.
And I'll let go of what's not meant for me.
I spent 2018 with my emotions in flux. Often, I felt bad about myself. I let myself get stressed out over things I couldn't change. I was impatient. I was afraid to be honest about myself. And though I kept telling myself I would change, I was complacent with mediocrity.
Now, I'm not afraid to be who God wants me to be and to go where He wants me to go.
Cheers to 2019 and to new beginnings!
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Grateful
"You are significant and beautiful." - Fr. Albert MacPherson
This Advent, I have so much to be grateful for. I have a roof over my head, money in the bank, good friends, good food, and good health. I have had so many wonderful opportunities to travel and I met equally wonderful companions while travelling.
I still do think there is room for improvement within my career and in other areas but I think that's the beauty of life - letting those improvements unfold. Seeing myself grow, seeing more accomplishments and more successes in my life. God has given me the wisdom to know that I need to be more patient with myself.
I need to carefully plant the seeds and harvest the fruits when they're ready.
This Advent, I have so much to be grateful for. I have a roof over my head, money in the bank, good friends, good food, and good health. I have had so many wonderful opportunities to travel and I met equally wonderful companions while travelling.
I still do think there is room for improvement within my career and in other areas but I think that's the beauty of life - letting those improvements unfold. Seeing myself grow, seeing more accomplishments and more successes in my life. God has given me the wisdom to know that I need to be more patient with myself.
I need to carefully plant the seeds and harvest the fruits when they're ready.
Monday, 16 October 2017
I Love My Cloth Pads! (This is not a sponsored review)
After reading up on cloth menstrual pads, I decided to purchase a pack of six heavy flow pads from Amazon.ca and, coincidentally, they came in the day after I started my period. I was super nervous about using them overnight because I tend to have a heavy flow on my second day. I also didn't know how much blood the pads would tolerate.
I wore five pads (and washed them when I needed to) basically my entire menstrual cycle, and I gave the sixth pad to a family member who was impressed by how much I raved about it. They were so soft and comfortable. The amount of blood does not show on the pad, unlike with disposable pads. You might see some dark stains but not nearly as much (or as obvious) as with disposable pads. There is no smell when you wear it. There is no adhesive rash or sticking of the pad to any part of your body.
On my heavy day, for precaution, I changed my pads three times. But one pad lasted overnight with no problems whatsoever (no bunching up or leaking at all).
So, I have basically switched to cloth pads permanently. I will only wear disposable pads whenever there is an emergency. I love cloth pads and I would recommend them to anyone who doesn't want the hassle of buying fragrance-filled, environmentally unfriendly and messy disposable pads or tampons. I have never used tampons or diva cups, but I think that cloth pads are the best option anyway. It felt like I wasn't even on my period, that's how good cloth pads are.
I wore five pads (and washed them when I needed to) basically my entire menstrual cycle, and I gave the sixth pad to a family member who was impressed by how much I raved about it. They were so soft and comfortable. The amount of blood does not show on the pad, unlike with disposable pads. You might see some dark stains but not nearly as much (or as obvious) as with disposable pads. There is no smell when you wear it. There is no adhesive rash or sticking of the pad to any part of your body.
On my heavy day, for precaution, I changed my pads three times. But one pad lasted overnight with no problems whatsoever (no bunching up or leaking at all).
So, I have basically switched to cloth pads permanently. I will only wear disposable pads whenever there is an emergency. I love cloth pads and I would recommend them to anyone who doesn't want the hassle of buying fragrance-filled, environmentally unfriendly and messy disposable pads or tampons. I have never used tampons or diva cups, but I think that cloth pads are the best option anyway. It felt like I wasn't even on my period, that's how good cloth pads are.
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