Remember to Check In

Saturday was a bit of a rough day for me. 

Not that anything went horribly wrong or that anything really bad happened.

No, it was more just the fact that I reacted to things that day with fear or anger. I think it stemmed from the fact that I was feeling frustrated and disappointed in myself with how I'm still not growing in certain areas of my life. Mix in a little PMS and you've got a day based on emotion and reaction. Not a good combo!

And the most annoying part was that I was fully aware of all my feelings, that I was allowing and even choosing to WALLOW in them! Bad. I know it feels easier than combatting them and renewing my mind; but to wallow, is to come to a stand still in your character growth and will lead you backwards in time. And I know this!

And then, finally, it was time for sleep. As I was laying there contemplating how I didn't like how my day had gone or how I had let myself feel, (top it all off with a crying baby until midnight for not-fun unknown reasons) I got a text.

It was from a very dear friend of mine. She simply said she was checking in because I had seemed anxious tonight and she wanted to know if something was wrong. She said that even if I didn't want to talk, her and her hubby were praying. 

I don't know if anybody's ever done that for me before. It was like a soothing balm. I felt cared for and immediately knew (was reminded) that I didn't need to feel like I had failed and wasted a whole day. No, because no matter what.. I'm still loved. And tomorrow's a brand new day :) 

I'm going to remember this when I notice someone's not acting like themselves and check in as well. That simple act is maybe not so simple after all... So thank you for caring, buddy, and for following through with your feeling to check in. You have no idea how much that means

<3

Sister Date

On Saturday, I had a Sister Date. I am one of the luckiest people alive; my sister is also my best girl friend. Her name is Carrie. She's both gentle and feisty, dedicated and spontaneous, fun-loving and a bookworm, a cat woman and a nature lover, a ridiculously talented photographer and she has her own on-air show on CHVN 95.1. Whenever we get together, we have so much to talk about that we usually end up telling the same story for 2 hours (yes, this happened on Saturday ha) because we say so much in between. She introduces me to all the best places in the city such as; Kawaii Krepe or Saergant Sundae's and beautiful nature walks or antique malls. If I ever need wisdom in an emotional or spiritual area, she is the one that I know I can call. We do a lot of laughing and a lot of ranting, because we are each others' safe person to speak our mind too. It's amazing. There is nobody else I would rather have. As we always say: “Sisters by chance, friends by choice.” She is my shrub. Forever & Always <3

Also, I'm nowhere near a photographer, but I'm always inspired when we are together. Nature is just stunning. As is Carrie :) These were taken in Assiniboine Park and in her old home.

Rookie Blogger

So, apparently my 'About Me' is way too long for the 1,200 character rule. It has now become my first blog post instead. I'm happy you are all here :) 

My name is Stephanie

I'm 24

Singing is how I connect & continue

Reading is my way to escape & explore

I'm not very observant of physical change & don't always have a good memory, so I'm constantly working on that

With emotions, I'm fairly analytical. This is both good & bad

My default is to see the good in all; people & things

Yes to cats & no to spiders

I change my hair a lot, it's a healthy de-stressor

I'm hoping to get a tattoo, swim in the ocean & paint something by 2016

I am a list person

I don't like baking.. my love for cooking comes & goes

I love Summer, but I love Fall the most

I'm usually barefoot

My sister is my best friend

I'm blessed with family gatherings full of fun & love

My friends are indescribable

I am married to a very attractive & wonderfully good man named Travis, he's my person

With marriage came Aunty status; it's seriously awesome

We had a baby girl in September, 2014. Her name is Alex Jade & she is joy.

I would not be where I am today without my relationship with Jesus <3

I'm not an eloquent or grammatically correct writer. Usually, I write to process a thought or share something in hopes of encouraging someone else in their journey. Sometimes I write just because the sight of a blank page is thrilling. 

:)