leo.

"The way I define happiness is being the creator of your experience, 

choosing to take pleasure in what you have, right now, 

regardless of the circumstances, 

while being the best you that you can be."

— Leo Babauta 

I also just realized today that I am on the cusp of my blogette turning four years old! My oh my, how the time flies. 

Looking at my first few posts brought back a lot of memories of my first year of univeristy - I was in a completely different headspace and couldn't even fathom what the next few years of my life would be like. 

I was doubting everything, but for whatever reason, I stuck with my guy instinct. 

And here we are, four years later. Still infatuated with Toronto, but my scope, work and friend base has grown larger and more vibrant than I could have ever hoped. 

I'm happy to have this little corner of the web to chronicle my path. You've been good to me, blogette. Here's to the next chapter. 

powerful.

"Every once in awhile, there will come an especially powerful moment when you can 

actually feel that an experience has changed who you are. 

Embrace these, even if they are painful."

— Ben Jones 

This quote really hit me the other day. As a history buff, I know we must look back before we move ahead. 

This time, when I look back over the last few weeks, month and almost year (this girl has got a birthday coming up and I'm starting to analyze a lot) but things have changed. I have gone through some incredible life experiences - for both better and worse. 

But they have helped. I wouldn't be where I am today with out the hands pulling me forward toward new things, and others tempting me to go sideways.

Learning to fester and control your own power - now that is a gift you can't get wrapped up in a box with a pretty bow. It comes with experience. Time to fall on your face and get back up. 

Just a thought.