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Binging on Books

Posted on 2 March, 20182 March, 2018 by Ikhlas

This past weekend I made a trip to Chapters aka my happy place! Chapters has always been one of my favourite places, and after working there and making great friends for life, it’s even more dear to me. It had been awhile since I had been, and of course the displays were a feast for…

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Days and years

Posted on 30 January, 201830 January, 2018 by Ikhlas

They say the days are long but the years are short. I haven’t yet reached the years but each day is a mountain to be climbed, a challenge to be conquered. Looking back, these past nine months are one long, endless day that blends seamlessly into the next. There is no beginning and there is…

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New Year, New You

Posted on 3 January, 2018 by Ikhlas

What is it about the new year that makes everyone feel like setting goals and starting things anew? There’s definitely something about the beginning, whether it’s the beginning of the year, or month, or even week that gives you a fresh start. It’s a blank slate, with no blemishes. The follies of the previous year…

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Goodbye 2017

Posted on 31 December, 2017 by Ikhlas

Today’s the last day of 2017 and what a year it’s been! It was a big year for me and I can’t believe it’s already over. I still remember being at this point last year, so excited for 2017 to begin. I was expecting my daughter and getting ready to move back to Canada, which…

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Self-Care

Posted on 6 December, 20176 December, 2017 by Ikhlas

Self-care is one of those buzzwords that has become super popular lately. Everyone seems to be talking about it and what it means to them. Recently I read an article that lamented this need for self-care. It talked about living a life that was full of purpose, one that didn’t need you to take a…

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