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Baked Pasta with Spinach, fresh farmers market salad and homemade from scratch Apple Pie 🍝🥗🍏🥧 #ohyababy #dinnerandyessert #applepie #salad (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgbRnFgD5x/?igshid=11bayvawmssny

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Background:: Paola and I met 24 years ago and it was FRIENDS AT FIRST SIGHT. 😍 ⠀ People come and go in your life and let me tell you the ones that stay are are cherished earth angels and deserve to be treated as such. Thank you my P @hotpants_pfr for your unwavering love and support. I’ve discovered that you just never know where your life is going to take you or the direction it’ll go.. SEE IT, ACCEPT IT, EMBRACE IT. #earthangels #bestfriends #lovehersomuch (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBcAVwEgi-N/?igshid=ndh5528uy7tq

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Um hello yummy McDonald’s! 🍟🍔😋⠀ Yesterday we revived a delicious good old classic, meal from a beautiful family we’ve never met in person before. {👉🏼Swipe for evidence}. ⠀ ⠀ This may not sound amazing and wonderful to all of you, but to our family, it was a MOST thoughtful gift. ⠀ ⠀ When you have an experience that forces you to look your own mortality in the eyes, your life flashes before you. Every little detail from your past, present and future. ⠀ ⠀ It is incredibly liberating when you make the decision to live the way you need to live and not on others expectations.. as long as you know in your heart you’re being a good person, and surrounding yourself around other good people. ⠀ ⠀ Trust me, when you live your best life and don’t worry what others think.. you’re also giving others the permission to do the same. And if you have kids, you’re teaching them to do the same 🥰⠀ ⠀ It’s such a wonderful, liberating feeling to see the beautiful in ALL of life’s glories. ⠀ ⠀ None of us know how much time we have left on this earth so LIVE BIG!! DREAM BIG!! 💫💫⠀ Now that’s freedom!! 🦋 @neeru31 @mcdonaldscanada (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBV1BeFAT5K/?igshid=gqjixxwvq4ku

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😍 Yummy!! Sweet Thai Beef, Ramen and veggies. (Sorry guys, no recipe 😬) (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBUCSV7AHoL/?igshid=6uplovhzk2zj

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Holy CHIZ-BALLS 🤩🥰 These Orchids though!!⠀ When we are struggling, we have to remember how far we’ve come!! Look back and reflect on the person “we were”. Whether that’s from a cancer journey, a divorce journey, or parenthood journey, etc— because ultimately our quest is to become our best self!! We need to blossom within our own Orchid bouquet. ⠀ ⠀ We need to remember we are worthy and deserving. ⠀ 🌈we will fall off track.. remember we were brave enough to get on the track to begin with. ⠀ 🌈we will hit a road block.. take a different route. ⠀ 🌈and when our progress is slow.. know we’re still lapping everyone too scared to start. ⠀ ⠀ When you surround yourself with beautiful souls, the two souls soften together. Our energy feeds off others and we most often naturally become what we surround ourselves with. ⠀ ⠀ So wouldn’t it seem logical that instead of being jealous of people who have a life that “you believe” is what you’d love to have, you should surround yourself with those people.. instead of belittling and being jealous of them?⠀ ⠀ How about— the next time you feel competitive, you take a step back, look at yourself in the mirror and wonder WHY you are feeling “not as worthy”? It all stems from within. It has nothing to do with the other person. It is you.. and where you put yourself in their circle!!⠀ ⠀ When someone accomplishes something you want to accomplish.. congratulate them and send them love. This is how we ALL WIN. So let’s shine the light, 🔦 praise others and build each other up ... WITHOUT having to tell the world you are doing it. ⠀ ⠀ If we all followed this.. imagine the world we’d live in!! The love would be flowing everywhere. I am choosing THAT mentality. This is how we “rise” in PEACE and LOVE. This is the “legacy” I choose!⠀ ⠀ Believe and cheer on others in their success and surround yourself with those who believe and cheer on yours. ⠀ ⠀ You're kicking ass. We’re kicking ass and living!!⠀ #iamalive #youarealive (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBS7suygTEv/?igshid=1dn9306wlrt0i

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Let's be real, it's not realistic to feel super happy and confident every moment of everyday. But it is realistic to improve on your best you, EVERYDAY!⠀ ⠀ When we evolve as humans it’s hard for us to accept and trust “our own” new us. ⠀ ⠀ I know who I am and I know my mission is VERY clear. But it still can be hard to be the new me. I’m not talking about being afraid of what other people think and if I’m being judged!? I’m really ok and feel secure with all of that. It’s more my own judgment against myself.. am I truly ok with what I feel I’ve been called to do? Or am I just following along what I assume others expect of me to be?⠀ ⠀ It’s time to get out of our own heads! Be our best us! Follow our own heart and allow ourselves to shine✨✨ (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPGw27gpCt/?igshid=us4th4a26mvt

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He is definitely MY WHY❤️ In January 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. You don’t come out of that the same person. You go into battle an innocent bistander and come out either dead or a warrior. #sorrynotsorry for being so blunt. ⠀ ⠀ There are a few things I know I need to do to stay healthy. ⠀ ⠀ 1. Mental health— Say NO to anxiety. 🚫 When I start to feel anxiety coming on, I stop what I’m doing and walk away. I reassess how I can achieve my end result by taking a different path. A path that feels good. A path that feels right. I will always find a way regardless my fears!⠀ 2. Physical strength— I know I need to keep my body strong. 💪🏼 The serotonins and endorphins released during exercise help my mind stay focused and positive. But as time goes on I’m realizing it also is my only hope to achieve daily functions we all take for granted to get through each day. ⠀ 3. Love and support— All of you. My earth angels❣️⠀ ⠀ Seriously though. How did I get so lucky?⠀ #lovehim #alwaysthereforme (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBM9OgughLk/?igshid=1a1zstn2e8j9q

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Potato soup and cheese biscuits. Hello amazing 😍🥰⠀ This isn’t just dinner. This is a meal made with love and filled with feelings of gratitude. ⠀ ⠀ I know we are very blessed to have my parents stay with us, loving us and comforting us in every form. This brings along with it a sense of PEACE that can not be bought. ⠀ ⠀ Within my ovarian cancer diagnoses I have been able to find my peace. It is NOT something to search for.. it is something to acknowledge, accept and feel— it is something to just be. When something interrupts your peace, IT IS OK to back away, it is ok to re-assess, it is ok to just be you. ⠀ ⠀ It is your God Given Right as a human being to live your own peace. Take a look in the mirror and believe in YOU. ⠀ ⠀⠀ When you focus on being your best you (no more comparing to others) your presence is felt before you even walk in a room. You radiate, you become a warrior and play the crap out of your cards you’ve been dealt. Don’t ever doubt yourself, your potential, your greatness or your worth. ⠀ ⠀ Happy Sunday!! xo 😘 (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBKVWIKA-L7/?igshid=1rx5bbz2xptwr

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Left 🎥✨taken last week⠀ Right 🎥 ✨one year ago⠀ One year ago I focused on loving my body and keeping it strong for whatever would come next with my ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment. ⠀ ⠀ Today I hang on for dear life (to my fireplace mantel) while doing simple intentional moves. ⠀ ⠀ Am I disappointed that I am not stronger than I was 1 year ago?? NO WAY. I am grateful for NEVER QUITTING and NEVER GIVING UP on my temple. ⠀ ⠀ I now have days I can barely make it up my own stairs .. but guess what?? If I would have given up on my strength, my body would have given up on me a long time ago. ⠀ ⠀ If you really want to find peace within your size, shape and strength.. you need to come at your body from a place of love and compassion. It needs you to care for it, to love it and to nurture it. ⠀ ⠀ You are worthy of loving yourself fully no matter your size or shape. ⠀ ❣️ Look at yourself in the mirror⠀ ❣️ Truly look at yourself⠀ ❣️ You are not just a body⠀ ❣️ I’m so glad I never gave up⠀ ❣️ You are beautiful from the inside out⠀ ❣️ Recognize your beauty and strength⠀ ❣️ Believe in your whole self⠀ Let it all shine through.. I promise it WILL. ⠀ #wevegotyou #strongertogether (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJDARggP6n/?igshid=1ved1n95osrd9

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#Repost @jera.bean⠀ ・・・⠀ You may not know what to say, but that doesn’t mean you should be silent.⠀ ⠀ You may feel uncomfortable but that doesn’t mean you can ignore it.⠀ ⠀ You may not know what to do but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do research to figure out your actions.⠀ ⠀ Say his name: George Floyd.⠀ ⠀ Artwork by @shirien.creates ⠀ #justiceforfloyd (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDuhwQAhSk/?igshid=jhgwhztotesc

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#justiceforgeorgefloyd⠀ Please I can’t breath 🖤🤍 #peace ⠀ (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDt0_kgPnl/?igshid=1sxbbaom1h9tu

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Your voice is your currency. ⁣⠀ #justiceforgeorgefloyd⠀ We stand up for you. ⠀ ⠀ Giving credit to an incredible woman named Kimberly O’Neil who did an amazing TEDx talk back in 2016 called “Your Voice Is Your Currency” @justkimonline! (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDsxpfgN5R/?igshid=665kfex3qpgo

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Don’t be afraid to allow love to lead! xo 💋⠀ #Repost @nasheville⠀ ・・・⠀ Happy Sunday! You were made for such a time as this sister! 💗 .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #happysunday ⠀ #NaSHEville ⠀ #riseup ⠀ #nashvilleblogger (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9SAK_AhsB/?igshid=8dq4etlclcvl

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💕 #becauseitmatters #Repost @thebirdspapaya “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”⠀ -Desmond Tutu (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9EOl7AgZx/?igshid=1pwaks56izgmc

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#strongertogether ⠀ Let’s get real— take a step back and ask yourself this question. What is important??!⠀ ⠀ Imagine a world where every person saw through eyes of LOVE, quality and respect for ALL humanity. ⠀ #blacklivesmatter #weareallworthy #nomoreignorance #learn #listen #standup (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8Yzj2Bc9K/?igshid=85kwh6ekn0hf

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Seriously to all the moms and dads out there.. we all mess up. We all make mistakes. It doesn’t make you a failure as a parent, it makes you human, it makes you real. #nomanual (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6Ou1tgsd7/?igshid=i5yf5wqd27dd

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💖Me as a little babe so proud of my log. #littlehelper My whole life ahead of me.. so many wonders to experience. The innocence of having no idea what lies ahead. 🔮💫 #babypics #innocence #cutie⠀ (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4CL5wArB6/?igshid=vbn4zj9fmcgj