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July 21, 2017 by Katia
Exactly three weeks ago on Friday I stood on stage in front of a large audience, reading something quite personal …
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Category: Blogging, Feelings, Feminism, Identity, Immigration, Sometimes I'm deep, Women, Writing
| Tags: bloggers, BlogHer17; VOTY, empowerment, Female Empowerment, Female Friendship, growth, immigrant voices, immigrant voices matter, Immigration, overcoming, personal growth, support, Voices of the year
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June 29, 2017 by Katia
This is not a “How To” post. Some of the other titles I’ve considered include: Knock Knock. Who’s There? Midlife Crisis …
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Category: Identity, Midlife Crisis, Sometimes I'm Funny, Women
| Tags: 40s, aging, Forty, Identity, Midlife Crisis, Women
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May 11, 2017 by Katia
Most people who choose to dedicate themselves to the academic study of Art History realize that their choice will open …
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Category: FTSF, Humor, Mommy's overwhelmed, Motherhood, Sometimes I'm Funny, Uncategorized, Women
| Tags: Dove, Dove Real Mothers, Finish The Sentence Friday, FTSF, getting real, Humor, Humour, Motherhood, Mothers Day
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March 16, 2017 by Katia
There are certain recurring dates that I encounter at different corners of my life through same-day birthdays, anniversaries and less …
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Category: Feelings, Friendship, Identity, Immigration, Nostalgia, Sometimes I'm deep, Women
| Tags: Birthday, Canada, Feelings, Female Friendship, Friendship, goodbyes, Letting go, milestones, relocation
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February 2, 2017 by Katia
“You know what an accent is, don’t you? It’s a sign of bravery” a friend chimed in on a Facebook …
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Category: Feelings, I miss me, Identity, Immigration, Loss, Nostalgia, Sometimes I'm deep, Uncategorized, Women
| Tags: accent, empowerment, finding your voice, finding yourself, growth, Identity, immigrant identity, Immigration, Immigration as loss, Loss, North America, redefining yourself, Sense of identity
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December 6, 2016 by Katia
Hey, you. Remember being twelve years-old and having wise thoughts? Somehow traveling outside of your country for the first time, …
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Category: Feelings, Feminism, I miss me, Identity, Immigration, Motherhood, Netflix, Sometimes I'm deep, TV, Uncategorized, Women, Writing
| Tags: empowerment, experience, Female Empowerment, Growing up, how to be a grownup, Letter, letter to myself, maturing, Netflix, Open letter, Stream Team, StreamTeam, thoughts
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October 20, 2016 by Katia
One of the most important skills that I’m still learning as a mom is how to be my own friend and …
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Category: Motherhood, Review, Uncategorized, Women
| Tags: baby trade shows, BabyTime Show, expecting mom, giveaways, GTA, new moms, sponsored post, Toronto
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September 26, 2016 by Katia
All the little things. A week flies by, crawling as it does so, and you’ve already forgotten about the apple …
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Category: Feelings, Motherhood, Nostalgia, Sometimes I'm deep, Women
| Tags: boy mom, little things, love stories, mom life, Motherhood, Motherhood surprises, overlooked loves, thankfulness, writing challenge, writing prompt
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September 23, 2016 by Katia
I used to have the best dreams, even when they were the worst ones. They spread all through me reaching …
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Category: Identity, Immigration, Motherhood, Sleep Deprivation, Sometimes I'm deep, Women
| Tags: dreams, love stories, Memories, missing someone, Missing yourself, Motherhood, sleep deprivation, sweet dreams, writing challenge
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September 22, 2016 by Katia
Last week my preschooler was invited to a birthday party at an indoor playground. I was recovering from one of …
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Category: Feelings, Humor, Identity, Mommy's overwhelmed, Motherhood, Nostalgia, Sometimes I'm deep, Sometimes I'm Funny, Uncategorized, Women
| Tags: big things, buy happiness, happiness, Humor, Humour, little things, love stories, me time, nice things, nurture, objects, Parenting, restore, self care, stuff, writing challenge, writing prompt