krystinstj

We almost eloped and I was still willing to shell out over 1k for a photographer to be there. If I’m spending anything on the day, I would like to have beautiful pictures to remember it!

Priority 1: Have fun! This shouldn’t be a stressful process and one of the few times where you get to indulge in something being all about you for a little while. If there’s anything that makes it less fun (potential pressure from family/friends, pressure to try on/go somewhere you… Read More

The final scene of the Blair Witch Project where the camera is picked up and you see the next victim standing in the corner I’m the first to admit I’m not a horror fan, but this was my first horror movie I went to in the theatre at age 12 and it has stuck with me for over 20 years.… Read More

sharons...we need more mothers like you!

This! I’m at A year and have no thoughts on stopping. It’s working great. I’m tired of the “oh, don’t you want your body back” comments.

There is a lot of research that shows that in early infancy, mother and babies are almost like one. Babies are born so immature that they require the mother (or a primary caregiver, but I will default to mother here) for physical and emotional regulation. Once baby starts to gain… Read More

And vice versa you get just as much criticism! I have decided to have a gradual entry back into work over the next 6 months as I’m not ready to be away full time. All I’ve heard is “well don’t stay away too long or else your career will plateau” or “so you’ve lost all ambition then”.… Read More

If I have to read one more mommy blog...

Oh so many! I think my biggest is just how unfriendly our society to families! How many times have you been somewhere with a screaming, overtired child and get “the look” from someone because “you aren’t keeping” them under control rather than stopping and helping for a moment?… Read More

The old everything happens for a reason. After I graduated university I had an opportunity to move to an expensive resort town for a job. I turned it down to stay with my then boyfriend. After we broke up a couple years later, I really resented that I turned down that position. I… Read More