birthday

Twenty Seven.

Here’s to a new year.

Twenty six can be concluded as a year of growth – emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and unfortunately not physically. (A girl can only dream of what it’d be like to be 5’4 *sigh*).

Things that happened this year:

got a new job (YAY!)
made some new, super rad friends who are crazy empowering, loving, and encouraging
was introduced to the Land of Eyelash Extensions (I’ve been made their Queen)
went vegan
then decided that I love smoked salmon too much and instead chose the pescetarian life (sorry Nemo)
tried to date… LOL key word tried
chopped my hair
dyed my hair
dyed my hair again
BROKE MY ARM (I still can’t believe that happened…)
grew closer to God – this has been so important for me…
learned more about my own calling in life and ministry
stepped out of my comfort zone SO many times (and something I don’t mind sharing more about if you’re interested)
discovered that I can cook semi decently
can count on my hands the number of panic attacks – which is major progress
joined a gym (YUP… me… a gym…)
and saw Harry Styles in concert (BLESSINGS)

Twenty six was something else.

But going into twenty seven, I’m excited for what’s to come.

Here’s to a year of more awkwardness, more selfies, laughter, food, travelling, friendship, love, concerts, and growth.

Here’s to a new year.

*photo credit: Cally Petersen Photography

One of my besties, Kaysee, turned 25 not too long ago and I had been racking my brain for the best, most perfect gift that I could give her.

Here’s the thing. I love giving gifts. There’s something special about picking out something for someone you love. However, I suck at picking them. It took me ages to think of the best gift for Kaysee. I normally buy her makeup – she’s the only one who truly understands my obsession with it… but I still felt like it wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t the right gift to give her.

However, when I did think of something, I felt like a right idiot for not thinking of it sooner.

A photoshoot!

Kaysee loves a good photograph. I think that’s why we get along so well! So to celebrate her big 2-5 (ps, when did we grow up so quickly?!?), I arranged to have a fun, golden hour shoot.

Driving to the shoot was an adventure in itself. Our first location ended up being a dark, mosquito ridden forrest in West Vancouver and we were not feeling it one bit. So we jumped back into her car and drove even further out, past the ferry terminal to Wycliffe Park. We climbed some rocks, caught that golden hour light, and ignored the itchiest mosquito bites we’ve ever gotten. And it was worth it! Flower crowns, a pretty dress, and lots of laughter later, here are some of my favourite shots from Kaysee’s birthday shoot.

J. x

27.

The BFF turned 25