Author Archives: Michaela

About Michaela

Hello! My name is Michaela and welcome to my piece of cyberspace. I am a passionate care aid/respite worker primarily for seniors. I love my work and I find it quite fulfilling. I am also very interested in holistic approaches to health and wellness. When I'm not working or blogging, I'm usually reading, researching, spending time with my boyfriend and friends, hiking, or cuddling with my dogs.

Simple Seeds

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Michaela

Recently, I’ve had the word “hate” stuck in my head & on my mind for the past little while. This word, this verb, this action, this arrow that cuts straight to the heart, has been tossing on the waves of … Continue reading →

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KO’d By Fear

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Michaela

In January, I wrote a post about my New Year’s resolutions. My plan for this year was to make it epic. While it may not be obvious in that post, I had big hopes for this year. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Set the Captives Free

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Michaela

I was hanging out with my friends Aubri & Angela the other day. Angela & Aubri are in full-time school & Angela & I are going to France in a month, so none of us have money to spare. We … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Michaela

Lately, I have been acutely aware of the fact that I am growing up. (I know, earth-shattering discovery, right?) But sometimes the days, months & years just get away from us. We lose grip on the fact that time is … Continue reading →

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Hannah

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Michaela

I love people, which makes sense. As a portrait photographer, your job is people and the visual arts. Without people, I would have no job, no art. I am dependant on the beautiful people that enter my life. And that … Continue reading →

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Mondays & Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Michaela

Ah, Mondays. I am part of the general population that dislikes Mondays greatly. It’s the end of the weekend, the beginning of the work week. You have to get up early and leave relaxation behind. Fortunately for me, my Mondays … Continue reading →

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What I Love

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Michaela

Because I’m still sick, I spent a bit of time online today, checking out new blogs and old favourites. It seems like today was the day for everyone to post about the things that they love. I thought that I … Continue reading →

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Life Unexpected

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Michaela

Life is unexpected. Today was a prime example of that. I started my day pretty much like any other. I woke up at 12:30pm because I have been dreadfully sick, but everything else was normal. I showered, checked facebook, got … Continue reading →

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Art

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Michaela

I like to consider myself an artist. Is that too bold? I’m not sure. But, because I’m a nerd, I looked up the word “artist” in dictionary.com and it said, “Artist [ahr-tist] – noun…a person who is expert at trickery … Continue reading →

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Angela

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Michaela

I’ve known Angela for about 8 years. I met her when she came to my school. All through highschool, we talked to each other, but it never turned into anything. Once I graduated, I just assumed that I would probably … Continue reading →

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