Shake that thang

Sometimes there's just nothing better than a solid car dance.
I`m talking arms in the air, hips shaking in the seat, silly, goofy, and sassy.

Just as Christina and I share this blog, we also do a ton of other things as a pair as well. That includes sharing a daily commute to work; usually driving together one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening.  Often, we spend this time chatting about life, dreaming about hopeful things, or venting about the craziness we experience on those can't-catch-a-break days.

But then a really, really good song comes on the radio, and instantly one of us quickly reaches to crank up the volume and the bass.

Suddenly, dancing wildly is of the utmost importance.

I think it must be quite the sight. Being stuck in morning grid-lock, and seeing these two girls, moving foolishly about their car, having the grandest time.

That being said, we've been amused so many times when catching others singing and dancing enthusiastically as they drive past too.
These are my favorite people. :)

Oh, by the way!

This is another take pleasure in this life post.

Cause this is by far and away, an eternal source of happiness for me. 

Anyways, thought I`d leave you darlings with some ultimate booty poppin` music for your Friday.



Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

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We're going to Croatia!!!

We are absolutely over the moon about our upcoming trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia!

We've been dreaming of the Dalmatian Coast for quite some time, and we are still stunned that this will be our reality in August.

{A week and half ago, we didn't even know this would be an option}

*Whoopee!*

Our flights are booked, and our Airbnb accommodations are set.

Now it's time to ask all you lovelies for any suggestions you may have :)

Do you have any favorite restaurants, activities, or places we just have to see?
We would be so appreciative of any tid-bits you can send our way.

Happy hump day!!!

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These are a few of my favorite things...

Josh Ritter {boyish, charming and crazy talented} at the Commodore Ballroom.

Vietnamese Pho at our favorite local restaurant. We go so often, they know our order!

Dutch blitz on cozy weekends with my little brother.

Sunny Saturday mornings in bed that easily stretch into Saturday afternoons, still in bed.

Fresh air. And days spent in the garden.

The most tasty sushi. Sister dates. And camera phone battles.

Rambling walks on gorgeous, blustery days. 

Lingering spring afternoons on patios around Vancouver. Delicious beer. And the best company. :)

These girls.

Whole tubs of Ben & Jerry's best.
Going for a scooter along the Sea Wall with the babes that I nanny.
And very milky tea.


That's all for now. :)

Finally!!!!!

I just had to share this extra bit of goodness today!

I LOVE this movie, and the follow up. 

So I am absolutely thrilled that they have now filmed a third!!!!!

If you haven't had the opportunity to watch the first two, please do.

because, Before Midnight is coming out May 24th!

Happy Friday!!!!!

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"Let someone love you just the way you are - as flawed as you might be,

as unattractive as you sometimes feel, and as unaccomplished as you think you are.

To believe that you must hide all the parts of you that are broken, out of fear that

someone else is incapable of loving what is less than perfect, is to believe that sunlight

is incapable of entering a broken window and illuminating a dark room."

Mark Hack

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A breath of fresh air

When one stumbles upon words that nourish the soul,
and shed light on truth,
one must pass it on...

Last November, I was sitting at home watching Brené Brown's TED Talks, 
contentedly unaware as to what I would hear or how I would be challenged.

I knew of her...

{After all, her TED Talks gained an audience of over 6 million views}

I just didn't know that her words would settle on me with such poignancy.

"The original definition of courage, when it first came into the English language -- it's from
the Latin word cor, meaning heart -- and the original definition was to tell the story of who you
are with your whole heart."

Boom.
Isn't that beautiful?

*and just a little bit scary*

What would our world look like, if we all had that kind of courage?

It's something I've been dwelling on since.

Turns out,
it's a choice to be authentic in each moment of every day.
And if we we dare to be flawed, transparent, and raw,
we can connect in a way that goes beyond the facades we've built that divide us.

As I'm learning,
It's easier said than done.

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. 

Brené Brown

Vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness, are all topics she's delved deep into.
Revealing what we all feel, yet rarely give voice to.

If you haven't had the chance to listen to her TED Talks, I urge you to.
You most definitely will not be disappointed.

Happy hump day!!!


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Blooms, blooms everywhere

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!

Our weekend was especially busy, as it was also Christina's birthday weekend, but more on our weekend adventures later this week.

Neighbourhoods all over Vancouver are covered in cotton candy coloured blooms and it is a crazy beautiful time of year to be living here. 

I was walking to work this morning, and couldn't help but stop to quickly take some photos. So pretty. :)

The only thing I love more is when the blooms start to fall apart in the wind, and it looks as if petals are falling right out of the sky.

 

 After our Easter Egg hunt on Sunday, Christina and I took some silly and sweet photos.

We're blooming too. :)

Here's to a new week, lovelies!

xoxo