Girl Talk

✨ Hi, I’m Vanessa, a 37-year-old writer with a heart full of stories. Girl Talk is my cozy corner of the internet, where I share honest thoughts, everyday magic, and moments that matter. Grab a tea and stay a while. ☕🌸

My Latest Posts

  • Girl Talk
    It is Wednesday and snowing in Canada. My sister picked me up from work and we stopped to grab hot drinks. So I sit here with a matcha and and a full heart. This week my focus has been on leadership and self growth. I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a good… Read more: Girl Talk
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    After a productive day of work I am at home on the couch with an English Breakfast tea and Leila Hormozi on the TV. What’s been on the top of my mind this week is work. Specifically being the best showroom manager there is. I started off as a showroom assistant. Lately people at my… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It is Sunday today which means it is my rest day. No workout, no work. My main task of the day is to clean the bathrooms which I do every Sunday. Once that is done I am free to pour into myself. I usually get to the bathrooms after lunch. On Sunday I can sleep… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    What’s been on my mind as of late is writing. How much I write. What I want to write. What I have already written. I’ve surpassed 100 posts on this blog and on my diary blog Tea With V. I know I have dedicated readers even thought I don’t post on a consistent basis because… Read more: Girl Talk
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    The other night I was sitting in bed thinking about my blogs and my goals for 2026. Reading more classics and watching more films is on my goals list. It brought my thoughts to the topic of my favourite films. I’m someone who always returns to the same few films when I want to watch… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’ve been in hibernation mode the last few weeks. I’m tired and it’s snowy out. When I come home I just want to get cozy and watch Caitlyn Richardson on repeat. She is a new YouTuber I discovered and her content feels so comforting. It also has resparked my need to read philosophy and classics.… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been super focused this season on creating cozy moments and romanticizing my life. Although my mornings haven’t started at 6am like I imagined them too, I have been enjoying my commute to work. Watching the sunrise, breathing in the fall air. I’ve been having my Vanilla Protein powder for breakfast which is a nice… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I sit at the kitchen table after having written 700 words towards my cozy fantasy novel. I’m on page 90 of the book. It is so crazy to me that I’ve taken it this far. That I sat down and have written 22,700 words. It’s slow going because I’m trying to decide which way I… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Last night I read the first chapter of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. A high powered Lawyer has a heart attack in the court room. The story is being told by a friend who talks about all the hard work this lawyer has been putting in until he burns out, hits rock bottom and… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been thinking a lot about my psychosis lately. Partially because I’ve been thinking about the book I want to write about my experience with psychosis but also because I’ve been listening to a lot of music. Music was a big part of my psychosis. I would string songs into a sequence thinking the universe… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Honey Hibiscus is my tea of choice this morning. I did a 3 minute meditation while the kettle boiled. I’m looking forward to my commute to work. I’ll put my headphones on and listen to my favourite songs as I walk and ride the bus. My 6am morning includes tea, meditating, blogging, bookstagram, quotestagram and… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    This weekend I experienced a little bit of magic. On Sunday I visited my cousin and her husband to meet their new baby Julian. This is there third child and second boy. I arrived with my sister to their new house. We saw the three kids and got a tour of the house. We left… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Sitting with a Tim Horton’s coffee after finishing folding laundry. It’s been a slow Sunday. I woke up at 9:30 and started my morning off cozy and slow with tea and Taylor Swift. I’ve reached 100 posts on this blog as well as my Tea With V diary blog. It feels good to know I… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    This past week I’ve been living for slow mornings. Tea (today Mango Passion Fruit) my blogs, my journal, making my bed, getting ready for work. Creating a peaceful ritual which lets me was in to my day and let out my thoughts. It’s so cozy on the couch hearing the morning birds, seeing a pink… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I want to look nice. I have outfits in my closet that are easy to put together so that everyday I look nice. The thing is I have curly hair. And sometimes it can go crazy. It’s too hot out now to straighten my hair it will just frizz. So on days where it’s unruly… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It’s been strange coming up with the perfect morning ritual for myself. Originally I wanted to wake up at 5am go straight to the gym and then focus on creativity after my workout. But I realized I crave slower mornings. And 5am at least right now doesn’t seem doable. So I woke up at 6am… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    For the past few years I have been thinking about what type of free digital product I could offer my readers that will help them on their journey. Something that has been so important to me is my self-discovery journey. I was in hospital programs, went to two different types of therapy and read a… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    The past few months I have been going with the flow. Going to work, seeing friends, going to the gym, but I lost momentum on my creative projects. This happens every year. Some things fall to the wayside because I haven’t come up with a routine or plan that will help me stick with it.… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m currently on the couch watching season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I’ve watched the episodes hundreds of times since I was a kid but I still love the show. When I was a kid I wanted to be Buffy. I wanted to talk like her, dress like her and be strong like her.… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I find that in my 30’s I’ve become more of an introvert and homebody. Most of my hobbies are solo activities like reading, writing, painting, colouring, journaling. Most of the time I want to either be doing my hobbies or be with my partner or family. Maybe I’ll see friends once a month. And to… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Tonight I changed up my writing routine. Usually I write on my diary blog Tea with V, then on this blog, then on my blog Happily Ever woman and to finish I write a chapter of the novel I am writing. Tonight I wrote on Tea With V and then I wrote a chapter of… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m waiting for a book to arrive from Amazon. Margarita Nazarenko’s The New Rules. It is all about “becoming her” being the best version of yourself. This has been a big theme in my life the past year. 2024 was about reaching big goals in my life and becoming the 36 year old woman I… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I find it hard to come here everyday and have something to say to you. My days are pretty consistent. I wake up, have protein shake, Journal and do my makeup and then head to the bus. I go to work by 9:10 make my coffee and get ready for the day (I start at… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    How do you like to move your body? Do you like walking? Lifting? Dancing? Cardio? Yoga? Pilates? I like to walk and lift. I like to do cardio for 25 minutes. I like resistance training. When covid hit I lost my gym routine and because of some lifestlyle choices and some underlying conditions I gained… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been sick the past week with mainly body aches so I took a break from my New Years Goals to recover. Coming home and sitting in bed each night just reading has really felt good and given my body what it needs… relaxation. I think self care is very important for us as humans.… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m in the middle of my social media detox and I am missing posting on my bookstagram. I’ve read so many good books and taken the pictures but they will have to wait to go up January 24th which will be my first day back on socials. I’ve been in a positive mindset starting off… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been thinking a lot about romance lately. The songs I’ve been listening to are mainly love songs and breakup songs… my favourite. I love romance novels and I am a romantic at heart. So many of my self-help girlies are focusing on this idea to romanticize your life and I didn’t realize that this… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m listening to the Being Her podcast and a term came up that I’ve heard many times : Lean In. So what does it mean to lean in? According to dictionary.com it means: “commit completely or more fully to something, especially when faced with difficulty or resistance.” A lot of the times I’ve heard this… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    One of my dreams is to retire by the water. I love going on vacation to the Caribbean and staying ocean side. I enjoy visiting my parents cottage which is on a lake up north. I find it peaceful and relaxing. I love reading and writing by the water. When I go to my parents… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I just started reading a book on confidence. I haven’t gotten to far into it yet but I’m excited to dive in. Confidence is something that comes and goes with me. Sometimes I am on top of the world and I feel invincible. I know I’m good at my job and I’m a good girlfriend.… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I read a quote last night by Nelson Mandela. He said ” As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew that if I didn’t leave my bitterness behind, I’d still be in prison.” I know a lot of people who are bitter about life. And I’ve… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    So on December 23rd I started a social media detox. This means no Facebook, no Instagram and no LinkedIn. I’m still allowing myself to write on my blogs and to use my Day by Day community on the skool app to stay inspired and motivated but no socials until January 23rd. That’s right I’m doing… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    So I have some girl talk for today. I’ve mentioned on this blog that I was diagnosed with PCOS in March. So what does this mean? I have cysts on my ovaries. And the symptoms I was having were weight gain, facial hair, bloating, missed period sometimes over 100+ days without a period, severe period… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I remember when I was in St. Martin. Sitting in the dining area overlooking the ocean I had my journal with me and I decided I wanted to write a poem. I wrote and wrote. The poem was pages long. Probably about the universe or the waves or something along those lines. I remember this… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m so cozy at the moment. I have on my new pink reading socks that I got for christmas, my yoga pants and a pink t-shirt I love. Leith and I started the day ordering in Tim Hortons and drinking tea in bed. I read my current read and also listened to some Taylor Swift.… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It’s the end of the year. Christmas came and went in a flash. We are all getting ready for our New Years goals and reflecting on the year. I have from the 23rd to the 2nd off from work. I’m using this time to spend time with family and work on my goals. My goal… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I started my day on my other blog Tea With V. I had my protein and greens powder and a matcha while writing there. Now I made a pot of coffee and am caffeinating for the day. I’m on a social media detox. Which means no facebook and no instagram. Yesterday was my first day… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    What are you willing to sacrifice? To live a big bold life? To live out your dreams? To accomplish that goal? To live a big and bold life you have to step out of your comfort zone. You have to sacrifice a normal life. What do I mean by normal? Always worrying how you are… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I sit here contemplating my day with a coconut matcha latte I made myself. I woke up, journaled. Got ready for work and had a matcha. I did my walk to the bus and then my walk to the office. Had a busy day packing samples and organizing samples and cleaning the showroom. I got… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Tonight I’m writing to you from my bubble bath. I’ve been cold these nights and a warm bath always does the trick. With 2025 around the corner I’ve been reflecting on this past year and all the achievements I’ve accomplished. I’ve lost 67 pounds, I’ve gotten in the flow of a gym routine. I journal… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Three weeks ago I started a new job. I headed back into an office setting after being in retail for just over three years. Everyone at the office has been so welcoming and helpful. I am happy I made this move and am really happy with the company I applied to. A new job for… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I sit on my couch with a hot cocoa after having showered. I feel fresh and relaxed. So much has been going on in my life and today was also a busy day even though it’s my day off. I started a new job last week. It’s a showroom assistant job at a stone/ solid… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    June, July, August have passed. We are now in September and all the pumpkin spice posts are circulating. I’m currently sitting on the couch with a lemon ginger tea reading old blog posts. I read all the way back to September of last year and it is so amazing the progress I’ve made since then.… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I sit at my computer with a spearmint tea after a very productive day. It finally happened, I started my YouTube channel: Vanessa Vallozzi YouTube I only have a few videos posted but I’m excited to start making content. My partner ordered me a tripod and ringlight set for my phone so I can easily… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I sit here with my chocolate mint tea and I ponder my day. It is my day off work so I slept in. Despite sleeping in it was a productive day. I cleaned the condo, went to the gym, went to get a few things at the grocery store. And now I sit here thinking… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Today has been a great day. My partner and I made our way up to a local coffee shop, Covernotes. We grabbed coffee to go and walked for a few hours. We stopped into a bookshop and I bought a book and new journal. I came home and journaled, made lunch and now I sit… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I sit at the kitchen table with a freshly made matcha latte. Today I woke up at 7am to my surprise. The earliest I’ve awoken in a while. I spent time looking at bookish posts on Instagram and then go into cleaning the condo. I had a few teas and listened to Taylor Swift. I’ve… Read more: Girl Talk
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    It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I’ve been in my lazy girl era as of late. Part of that wasn’t all laziness. My anxiety came in with a bang. But I’ve been pushing through as usual, living my life as best I can in the face of anxiety. A lot of my time… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Today was my day off and I spent it mostly relaxing and watching lifestyle videos on YouTube. I did tidy the condo and go to the gym but the rest of the day was dedicated to self care. Something I came across on instagram this morning while scrolling through motivational posts was the account of… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I sit here with my homemade matcha latte and I smile to myself. I’ve been watching a lot of youtube videos on what it means to be “THAT GIRL”. You know the one who wakes up early, makes her own latte’s, worksout, journals, drinks her green juices etc. I have also watched a lot of… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my fit days. I was at my peak in fitness in 2014 when I was doing crossfit. All that hard work thrown down the drain. I look at my body now and wonder if I can mould it into something different. If my only goal for going to… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Today was my last day of therapy. I have a follow up session in two weeks to get a package of worksheets and then that’s it. I had 22 free sessions of therapy through the hospital. I was referred after my second episode of psychosis in 2022. These sessions we have focused on coping strategies,… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    “You can become what you decide to be.” I read these words this morning by Brianna Wiest and they resonated with me. Sometimes we lose track of the person we want to become. The values we want to have in life. I value my health, my partner, family, friends. I value writing and reading. I… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’ve been thinking a lot the past two weeks about being mediocre. The majority people on the planet live mediocre lives. I don’t know if this stresses you out the way it does me. I couldn’t pinpoint what was causing my current bout of anxiety. Nothing is wrong in my life. I have a great… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I had my appointment with my psychologist this week. She wanted to put me on anti-depressants because I have been having trouble waking up in the morning and have had no motivation to do anything. I also have been dealing with a lot of anxiety. In the end I said no to the medication. I… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I sit here drinking a Cranberry Apple tea which is my all time favourite tea. I haven’t had it in years because you can’t seem to get it anywhere. My Aunt ordered it for me online and this is my first cup. It’s even better than I remember. It’s my day off but I was… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It’s been a rough week. Mostly because I’ve been having nightmares and got very little sleep. It worries me when I don’t sleep because it can trigger my psychosis. Also, the content of the nightmares are very violent. Where I am being raped or shot at. It’s strange waking up from these dreams because I… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It’s monday so of course it’s my day off. I went to do groceries and cleaned the bathrooms. I put away laundry and listened to some podcasts/YouTube videos. I”m sitting here with a homemade cocnut milk cold matcha and I’m loving it. I have many journals I am trying to write in and one of… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’m wearing my favourite pink blouse and black capris. Soon my partner and I will be heading to midtown to go to the bookstore and do our long walk home. I love long walks after the bookstore. I find them relaxing and a great way to stay connected to my partner. I read that walking… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I have this tendancy to romanticize my life. I look at my condo and I see beautiful bookshelves filled with all the titles I want to read. I see candles and plants. I see inspirational words and I see journals. My journey is taking me to the place I’ve always dreamed of. A safe space… Read more: Girl Talk
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    It’s a Monday which means it’s my day off. I lingered in bed this morning and then got to the cleaning and tidying that needed to be done. It’s a cloudy day outside so it looks like my afternoon will be spent indoors. On Thursday of last week my partner and I headed out to… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Lately I’ve been having an existential crisis which has been keeping me in a low energy mode. I think I want to find purpose in my life and the fact that I keep letting my routine fall by the wayside and letting my “fear guy” take over the helm has been putting me in a… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    It’s been a slow day which I thoroughy enjoyed. Monday’s are my day off work so I get to sleep in and do things in my own time. I woke up and had a bubbly to hydrate. For breakfast I had some cashews. Then at 2 I had my online therapy session. I’m really happy… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Let’s get real here. Anxiety isn’t fun. And when you have an anxiety disorder sometimes it doesn’t even make sense. Your life can be picture perfect and you get anxiety over the most ridiculous thoughts you are having. Sometimes I have to check myself. I am learning a new coping strategy given to me by… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    The best day. My friend Noel and I were talking about having the best day. Last week she came over on my day off and we just spent the day between the terrace and my balcony. Then we went for a walk through the park and sat and chatted with our teas. She told me… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I am writing to you tonight from the comfort of my bed. I am blogging from my phone which I haven’t done in a long time. I’ve been trying to use my computer more. Reminds me of the old days. On Monday I am turning 35. Time is flying and I can’t believe I’m already… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    The book I’m currently reading, Trick Mirror, talks about this idea that we do things as people sometimes because we want to be seen. The author was on reality tv for three weeks and reflects that she must have wanted to be seen or she wouldn’t have done the show. This makes me think about… Read more: Girl Talk
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    As I type this I sit at the kitchen table with a chai maple pecan tea. It is absolutely delicious. I spent the day with my mom we went to the mall and she got me shoes for my birthday. A nice pair of crisp white runners with gold detailing by Steve Madden. I love… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I’m so glad I got my butt to the gym this morning. I felt so much more energy after the workout and that good energy followed me throughout the day. I bought a whole bunch more supplements today including the Protein/Greens powder I’ve been eyeing at work. I also picked up some Magnesium Bisglycinate which… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    So I just got back from the gym and I’m feeling great. I’m crushing my goals this week. Yes, I’ve become a person who says “crushing my goals”. I did strength training and a bit of cardio to warm up. I shot out 50 situps which I didn’t think I could do. Now I sit… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I have just sat down at my computer after a satisfying day. Work was busy so the day passed quickly. My sister stopped by the store to pick up a few things and she came with me on my lunch break (chicken and veggies). I’m really happy with the positive changes I have been making… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I have just sat down at my computer after reading for the last hour. It has been a great day off of work. I went to the gym in the morning and started my new workout routine. It consists of just ten minutes on the elliptical to warm up and then on to 70 pound… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’ve just sat down at my computer with a homemade Chai Latte. It was a work day and I feel so productive after the day. I love helping customers find supplements that will better their health and quality of life. It is also inspiring me to change my life and get healthy. My birthday is… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    Today was my day off. I usually have Monday’s off but I switched shifts with a coworker. I spent the day inside since it looked gloomy out and I need to recharge. It started off with a cup of strawberry water and my mix of supplements. I tidied the condo, made the bed and got… Read more: Girl Talk
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    As I sit down to write I have just finished eating a cup of frozen berries and have brewed myself and awakening tea. Yes it’s the evening but the tea is just greens and I find it so satisfying. I had a day off today and I spent it reading blogs and watching my favourite… Read more: Girl Talk
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    As I sit down to write I think about the day that has passed. Work was quiet for a Saturday and the beautiful weather allowed me to enjoy a tea on the walk home. I talked to my mom and my aunt as I walked just about my day and I realized something… I had… Read more: Girl Talk
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    This morning was one of those mornings that I needed to work to change my mood. I woke up late and felt tired. But I journaled and tidied and word searched my way through the grumpiness and turned over a new leaf. Now I sit at my computer with my awakening tea, happier and ready… Read more: Girl Talk
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    With the weather being warm the last few days, today was the perfect day to head downtown Toronto and walk waterside. I love watching the boats cross the harbour and seeing the people sitting in the sand and under the park trees. It means Spring is here and my daily walks and bike rides will… Read more: Girl Talk
  • Girl Talk
    I arrived home from work 20 minutes ago and wanted to share something with you. It’s time for some girl talk. I’ve been walking to work in the mornings since the walk is only 20 minutes. And I have been practicing mindfulness as I do. After reading Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty I’ve… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’ve read a lot that to write well, one must write everyday. But if you write everyday not everything is going to be written well. Somedays you may have nothing to say so you write just to say you wrote today. That’s why I’ve never been consisten on my blogs. I don’t always have something… Read more: Girl Talk
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    As I sit here this morning in my “wellness centre” better known as the kitchen table, I sip on my coffee thinking about the day ahead. I haven’t written in my journal yet and I haven’t yet done my gratitude practice or my coffee self talk. All these practices I have slowly been incorperating into… Read more: Girl Talk
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    After having an epiphany today I started to think about Virginia Wolf’s book A Room of One’s Own. I didn’t get through it. It did not hold my attention. But the idea that a woman should have a room of her own to write and to be herself seems important to me. If I were… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’m sitting on my couch after showering and doing a face mask. It is my day off so I decided to pamper myself. I slept in and drank my awakening tea which is greens and earthy flavoured. I journaled and read some of Jay Shetty’s book Think Like a Monk. A common theme in all… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’m currently reading the book 24/6: The Power Of Unplugging One Day A Week. It’s perfect timing to be reading this title as my partner and I are on a Dopamine Detox. There have been many studies on why scrolling through social media has become an addiction and is affecting our daily lives. We become… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I had a dream about my family’s cottage. We were out on the boat just cruising in the sun I’m the middle of the lake. I’ve always felt a connection with water. I was a swimmer in my younger years. Always the first one in the lake. I haven’t swam for years but this dream… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Do you believe in magic? I remember a time in my early twenties when I was reading about tarot and modern day witches. I just found it so interesting that people believe they can cast spells and make their dreams come true. The spells I read were like poetry to me and I realized that… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Death is a part of life. A part I’ve been thinking a lot about my whole life. I remember the first time I really thought about death was in elementary school. One of the students named Enzo died. He was a year older than me. I didn’t know him. Our school held a mass for… Read more: Girl Talk
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    There is something magical about books. I’ve loved reading ever since I was a child. Fairytales and mystery. I have a collection of fairytale books back at my parents place in storage, that I wish I had here right now. I remember opening the pages and seeing the beautiful illustrations. I always dreamed of having… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Hey everyone. I removed my last post because it was depressing and also part of it wasn’t true I can see my mom because I’m testing negative for Covid now but I’m sleep deprived and really confused. I have the Covid brain fog and yesterday was really bad that I went to emergency to get… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I guess it’s time to talk girl talk. I find this year particularly hard. It started with my back injury, I couldn’t walk for six months and spent days and nights screaming in pain. Then in January a miracle happened and Physio started working. I pushed through all that pain so hard. I’ve never and… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I always say music is the window to the soul. There are so many songs that bring me back to different moments of my life. Songs I associate with places and people and just certain feelings. I like returning to these songs. For comfort, for nostalgia, to send love and light to people who had… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’ve been reading a lot of career books as of late and although I feel inspired, I also have to say I am disappointed in some of the authors. At 30 we feel like failures if our careers aren’t where we thought they would be at this point in life. And I’m here to tell… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I remember a particular evening up at my parents cottage. The moon was full and shining over the lake. The moons reflection created a pathway on the water that lead right to the edge of the dock. I sat out there and stared at the moon. I thought of gratitude and serenity. I was in… Read more: Girl Talk
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    It was George Bernard Shaw who said: ” Life is about creating yourself.” And that is a journey I’ve been on since about 17 years old. I think that is the age I seriously started to think about the type of person I wanted to be. At this time in my life I came across… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Life at 30. I am turning 34 in May and in my morning meditations and journaling I’ve been reflecting on what life at 30 looks like. We are all unique beings and if we are living authentically then life at 30 will look different for each of us. Here is what life at 30 has… Read more: Girl Talk
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    It’s funny because the last week I have been thinking a lot about the past. The good and the bad. I was thinking of the days before covid when we could go dancing and to bars and clubs and the theatre. I was thinking about some girls in University I used to party with. Nights… Read more: Girl Talk
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    Today I had a girls day with one of my best friends Fil. We’ve known each other since 2009. She is 11 years older than me and has always been a kind of mentor to me. Whenever I needed advice I would go to her. She’s lived through it all. She had a wild ride… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I just watched the movie Ask Me Anything based on the book Undiscovered Gyrl by Allison Burnett. I hadn’t heard of the book or movie but my partner turned on netflix and it was flashing on the screen. When I saw the main character was a blogger I wanted to watch. *Some spoiler alert* The… Read more: Girl Talk
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    I’ve been thinking lately about the coming of age novel tropes. The transition from adolescence into adulthood. It’s the trope I most enjoy. I remember when I was in high school reading books for my English class wondering what my coming of age moment would be. I used to see my life as a movie… Read more: Girl Talk
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