BEAUTY: Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

January 2016 was the first time I took the time to discover Kiehl's. The lovely rep there introduced me to the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleanser, and I haven't been able to stop using this product since.

YOGA I

During the early stages of my recent break up I turned to yoga to find calm and strength. I wanted to share my new and early yoga journey with you in case you were interested in anyway.

EXPLORE: DOW'S LAKE / OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL II

After exploring Gatineau Park, my room mate and I took a quick drive over to Dow's Lake.

EXPLORE: MACKENZIE KING ESTATE

During the Victoria Day Long weekend, my room mate and I ventured to Gatineau Park, Quebec to wander around the Mackenzie King Estate.

VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

Happy Victoria Day Long weekend folks!

EXPLORE: OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL

Today I went downtown to check out the Tulip Festival. The sun played peak-a-boo behind the clouds and the wind blew with passion. These are some of my favourite pictures from the outing.

milk and honey

While killing time in a Chapters (one of my favourite hobbies) before an interview I found milk and honey by Rupi Kaur. I don't mean to exaggerate, but this book called my name from across the room and as soon as I opened it I knew I'd be taking my own copy home.

CHANGE

A couple weeks ago I found myself in the position to do something bold, well as bold and daring as I can get at least.

I had planned on living with my parents over the summer, but when things in my life didn't turn out that way I thought they would I decided to go with the change. I chose to take the opportunity to change course. So I packed my things and went back to my own apartment, where I will be living for the rest of the year now.

I'm hoping that here I can have my own space to bloom into the strong woman I know I can be. It hasn't been easy so far, but I'm up for the challenge.

This is going to be a very interesting summer to say the least. I have a new apartment, roommate, job, scenery.

Everything is going to be just right.

BEAUTY: MY SKIN

For the past year I have been slowly trying different skin care products. I know the stress that comes with find good skin care products that actually show results, and I want to try and save you the trouble of trying more products than you have to. So I'm going to start sharing my experiences and trials with you guys!

SUMMER

While the month of April was completely taken over by school and exams, I am now free from school until September yet again.

I spent this past weekend moving from one apartment to the next, and then moving back home with my parents over the summer. We managed to get my new place all set up; ready to take me in September. I'm already excited for the new apartment, new roomie, and to be even closer to finishing university.

This summer I'm back home working my butt off to save money for school. However, I do plan on having a great summer filled with friends and adventures.

Here's to Summer 2016!

FORWARD

I have found myself in a position I never thought I'd be in.

I'm so thankful to have such great family and friends by my side telling me I will be okay. I know in time I'll be better than okay, but right now things are so difficult. I'm so conflicted with what I want to do with my life.

It's time for me to focus on myself and realize my worth. I deserve more than what I've received, and I know that more is out there waiting for me. Maybe not tomorrow, or in the next month or year... but it's out there and I'm ready to discover it.

Only time will tell where I'll go and who I'll be. When times get tough you have to keep going, staying in place doesn't make things better. I'm going to choose to be positive, to not dwell, and to be happy. I'm going to concentrate on myself, work, friends, and school to keep myself busy... to keep on living my life to the fullest.

Thanks for the memories. I'll always love him, but I love me more.