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I apologize in advance for this “after Friday” post. I had it ready to be posted but got really busy hosting a dinner last night. It’s been a busy week as usual. Between filming my next YouTube video, writing the post to go with it, Ramadan, preparing for my sisters upcoming wedding festivities and my full time job. This week I came across many images, posts and experiences that really made me think of the meaning of “Free Your Mind”.

Pause for a second and think about what that really means to you. What’s the first thing you think of? I don’t know about you, but my mind races to think of many things.

Free your mind of negativity, Free your mind of what the media says, Free your mind of worry… I can go on. Here are my faves that can help you free your mind and see things differently.

Fave strong message to spread awareness:

Don’t believe everything you hear in the news. It’s so hard to come by real news. I think since the peak of social media and so many varieties of it, like video, blogging and image databases it has been easier for people to seek the truth and seek the real news on their own. At least for those who want to find it. I’m all for research and spending hours trying to un-code from what is real and not real. With our time on this earth, we shouldn’t fill our minds with garbage and instead free our minds to have our own voice, our own opinions and do our part to spread awareness in every mean possible. This brings me to my fave strong message. Over the years I’ve seen a small group of people in my Facebook friends list who have been following the war genocide on Gaza with all of their hearts, minds and souls. One of them who even took a trip there and witnessed things that we will never get to see through media today. I watched, I listened, posted links on my Facebook wall, which sadly would get 2-3 likes compared to pictures of my cat Beep, that would get 100’s of likes.

I get it, some people feel helpless so they turn away and figure, “well we can’t do anything about it!”. That’s where you’re wrong. Free your mind from thinking that and you’ll see how much you can do. I appreciated seeing my Facebook news feed full of people voicing their opinions on what is happening in Gaza, with images, videos, blog posts and profile picture changes. Thank you to each and every one of you for taking the time to educate, direct and help people see the real heart wrenching media of the war genocide happening in Gaza.

There are a lot of variables within this conflict between Palestinians and the Israeli Government. I by no means wish to say the solution to this conflict resides with only the Palestinians goals achieved. The answer will undoubtedly consist of a two state solution with peace for both sides. However, on the road to this end goal, there should be absolutely no room for the collective punishment/genocide of either side.

Do your research and always seek the truth.

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SIGN THE PETITION TO HELP STOP THE WAR GENOCIDE IN GAZA.
Fave Illustrations:

I came across a post of empowering illustrations of women and everyday struggles they have of wanting to be free of what society says they should do with themselves. The illustrations are by Carol Rossetti. Confidence to be who you want to be, to be yourself, is something you should never lose sight of. Some can get caught up with what society thinks is cool or hot and start to mimic what others do or how others live their lives and totally lose sight of their own unique ways that made them special in the first place. What’s cool and hot is to be YOU. Your unique self shines brighter than being a carbon copy of someone else.

TALL women problems

This illustration stood out to me because I can relate. I love heels! For the longest time I was self concious to wear heels around my girlfriends to events because I felt as if I was too tall. I was always told tall girls don’t wear heels, because heels are for those who want to be taller. I have freed my mind with what people use to tell me. I wear the highest of heels whenever I please. I won’t lie, it has made it easier to wear them with pride now that I have a partner for life who is 6’4.

Fave quote:

kindness

I experienced two situations this week that I hope no one has to witness. Nothing drastic or mind blowing to the average person. However, for me.. it definitely boggles my mind. One situation where I witnessed someone make hurtful remarks to another and another where their attitude and intentions were not in the right place. A place of negativity and hate. I handled both situations with peace and kind words. After all, if we did the same thing back then we wouldn’t be making the world a better place for ourselves and our future generations to come.

Lesson here is, if you find yourself in a situation where you see someone is being hurt instead of rolling up your sleeves and hitting them, which by all means I can do with my kick boxing skills. Don’t. Kill them with kindness. Smile and proceed in a kind manner. Chances are, you may have left that person re-thinking what they did and hopefully in the future they would feel ridiculous and awful to repeat it again.

“Be in charge of your mind and feed it with good.” – Hum JK

 

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There is so much happening right now and I can’t wait to share! Smile, it’s Friday! Here are some of my faves from this week. Enjoy :”)

Fave video: Well done Nike. My favourite part was slipping Hulk into this video!

Fave App: Okay ladies, or gentlemen. This app can potentially save your life! In a nut shell, you know those nights when you need to go down a creepy dark alley to get somewhere and you start clanking your keys to warn any evil that lurks in the darkness that you’re armed? Well, now you can do that AND have a virtual life saver. I don’t think I did a great job explaining this app so just click here.

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Fave Facebook Post:
[Tweet “In Shaq’s own words, “It is not about how much money you make. The question is are you educated enough to KEEP it.” #Quotes”]
This is bound to make you smile.
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Fave Fashion News:

Disney is celebrating Mickey Mouse’s film debut, Steamboat Willie by creating a cute collection of clothes for men and women. The collection is inspired by the movie which came out in 1928. Did you know this is the same year Mickey Mouse was born? Check out the collection here.

 

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Hope everyone is having a happy Friday!

I am actually sick with a fever. Toronto’s winter weather hasn’t been nice to us this time around.-30 weather, snow in March and Leafs keep losing. Irrelevant to the weather, but I thought I’d throw that in there. Regardless of all that, throughout the week there were some things that made me laugh, motivated or sparked an idea!

Fave Video:
I uploaded this video back in 2006 and totally forgot about it. This was my cat Maya’s first day at the house and I placed her for a second on my desk and wanted to record a video to send to a friend of mine, when something unexpectedly happens…to this day when I watch this video, it still makes me go “OU!”

Fave Pin:

I am in love with these John Galliano – Resort Shoes for 2014. The pop of yellow and the design is just impeccable.

Friday Fave shoes

Fave Quote:

Last year was a busy year but didn’t have too much time to create my brand and work on my projects. I have been very goals oriented this year and have so many things I’d love to accomplish very soon. Stumbling upon this quote was perfect timing.

Friday Quote Fave

Fave Purchase:

I was at the mall looking for something unique to add to the gifts I was getting for a special baby’s birthday, when I found this at Indigo. It is perfect! I love things that make a child’s imagination go wild, makes them excited and of course puts them into giggles. A tickle monster book box with tickle monster gloves included! It’s actually cheaper to purchase it online.

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Happy Friday everyone and have a wonderful weekend!

 

 

 

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Happy Friday everyone! What a productive week! If you took a minute to just quickly look back at your week, what would the highlights be?

Here are some uplifting faves from this week. Enjoy!



Fave Song: This song is hilarious and I love the beat. Don’t lie, you’ve listened to this song more than once!

Fave Dessert Pin:

Dessert Friday

Fave Tweet: Had a documentary marathon this week. All of which were about eating healthy and the benefits of eating your greens. This is a quote from one of the documentaries we watched.

Fave Quote: Be brave and take that leap of faith and do what you have to do. Take that opportunity and make it your future.

Quote Friday

Fave Funny Video: As Ellen DeGeneres would say, “You never know what funny can do”. She gave him a shout out and wants him to come on to her show. Well done kiddo.

    Happy Friday :”)

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FINALLY! Friday is here! It has been a long week catching up to work that I missed while I was away in New York for Social Media Week. Again, thank you so much Nokia for having me. I put together some things that made me happy, smile & LOL this week. Enjoy!



Fave Video: I haven’t had a girls night with my besties in a long time due to our busy schedules. When I saw this video it made me feel all warm and cuddly inside.

Fave Motivation: The time when I contemplated whether I should get up for a yoga session, and then I saw this. Done deal. Up and ready to go!

Fitness Motivaton

Fave Hairstyle: I come across some pretty cool hairstyles everyday and I save them on Pinterest or in my phone. Thinking, one of these days I’ll take some extra time to try it. My goal is to try one every week. Okay maybe every month. Hehe.

braided hair

Fave Recipe: I’m always on the hunt for inspirational recipes. I bake and cook almost everyday and I love it! I’m in love with this recipe for nerdy brownies and subscribed to see more of her videos!

Fave Office Decor: Kind of late to the Valentine Share party, but I have some of these in my office and every time I see them, without fail. I giggle. :”) Good ol’ Rob Ford.

Rob Ford Valentine

    Happy Friday :”)

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