You may have heard by now that I've joined a movement for better. A movement for change in an industry that is poorly regulated. A movement that empowers people to learn and question their choices. A movement that inspires us to use our voices to advocate for better.

If you've been following along this space, you've probably seen me dabble in a few things over the years. From blogging and vlogging (I'm going to get back to it!), to focusing on family, to growing businesses and sharing favourite brands. All of these things have played instrumental roles in bringing me to where I am today. They have provided lessons along the way or have been stepping stones to uncovering what it is I am truly meant to do and share.

I think I have been attracted to various opportunities, or had events happen in my life, because of the role I am meant to have in this life. I have always been a natural leader drawn to connection and purposeful work that helps others. This has taken trying different things to find the best fit. Which I think everyone can relate to...

At the core, of all I do, bettering myself and those around me has been a leading principle. I am obsessed with growth! I have always enjoyed personal development and learning new things. I like pushing my comfort zone and questioning norms. So, it's not surprising I was attracted to this movement.

I realized it's very much aligned with the vision I have for this blog.

A place for community and connection.

A place to inspire.

A place to help you tap in to your values and create a life that you love!

Hi friend,

How are you?

It's almost midnight and I'm cozied up in my living room chair. Laptop open, ready to type.

I'm wide awake.
Honestly, my body is pulsing with creative energy!
And my heart is just so happy to be feeling this way again.

… It's been a long time.

And while you might wonder how I could possibly be feeling this way during pandemic quarantine life? I don't know the answer. (Or maybe I do... Story for another time.)

Part of me wishes it were morning with the sun shining in. I'd have a hot cup of coffee in hand and I'd be staring over at you, here, having a real, in-person chat with me. I'm longing to hear all that's been going on with you during this time. And I can't wait to share how I've been feeling and what's been coming up for me. It feels good to get things out of my head and speak them in to the world...

Instead, you're not here.

However!
We are connected.

I'm here.
You're reading.
And we're both wanting a moment to be seen, to relate, to vent, to smile, to do all the things that us humans crave from each other.

Ya feel me?

And so, since we are in fact on other sides of screens. Maybe other sides of the city. Maybe other sides of the country. Or maybe other sides of the world, who knows?!

Let me tell you about some of the things I've been writing while I haven't been writing here.

I'm talking about some of the things I write in my journal or have written so far in 2020.

Since we can't connect in person, my thought is that these ideas might prompt you to connect with YOURSELF, and try some writing of your own. (Please keep reading ;))
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Surely, you can find something from this list that lights a spark to write. And if not write, reflect. Talk to someone. Meditate. Post online. Something.

We need to connect. And sometimes connecting to ourselves is the best thing we can do to better show up for others.

*hint, hint* at what's been happening for me during all this.

Let me know if you try some writing of your own. I'd love to hear about it!

AND if there's anything on these random topics you'd like to hear more about, please reach out.

As always, thanks for reading. It feels so good to be "here" with you.

​XO Katie

​Jordan turned 18 months in November and this is one of my absolute favourite ages! The sweet spot of sorts in between being a baby and a big boy. Learning new things every day, interactive in new ways and still cute when they get up to no good... most of the time ;)

I find it to be a sweet spot of sorts for me, too. Maybe it's the fun developmental stage, or maybe it's a turning point of independence for baby and mama alike. Looking back, I see this stage being the time when I began feeling more myself. Or better yet - like it was the start of a new version of myself.

When Halle turned 18 months, I was already a mom of two! Just the month before, Autumn was born and Halle became a big sister. It's wild having Jordan be at the age and thinking back to then when I had a lively toddler and a baby in tow. Honestly, I found two babies to be more empowering than challenging. I find myself missing those days lately. Call me crazy, but I think my mindset back then had a lot to do with how I handled being a mom of two under two. (And maybe that's what I miss...) Can I also take a minute to acknowledge the fact that young toddlers can not talk back yet!!! Because this most definitely helped my wellbeing as well ;) hehe

Around the time Autumn turned one and a half, I was still at home with the girls. Being a mama and putting family first was very much my main focus but furthering my career was important to me, too. I was also making more time for personal care and realizing it's importance. I started my side hustle designing Keep, I was consistently exercising and running and was in the beginning stages of planning my dayhome. Life was good as it was and there was also things to look forward to. I remember having the same "sweet spot" feeling that's creeping in now. Happy with how things were while also excited for what's to come!