R.I.P. Kenny Pawgers

On May 3, 2013 by Mei
Maria's and VOKRA's beloved Kenny Pawgers

Maria’s and VOKRA’s beloved Kenny Pawgers

“IT is with PROFOUND SADNESS that Kenny Pawgers Passed Gently away tonight at 8:30 pm, at Intercity emergency clinic surrounded by Myself and Hilly Wilson seeing him off to his new life. Kenny was feeling good earlier today but began the dying process in the early evening. A gift was given to him to Prevent any discomfort and he was put gently to sleep. Kenny was the most amazing cat i have ever known. His Mission in life was to give Love to everyone that knew him. He accepted unconditionally every single person He met and showered them with Affection. I think Kenny was here on earth to teach us all Compassion and LOVE and JOY. The photos here are Kenny giving you that message before he left us.”

Good Bye Kenny...

Good Bye Kenny…

My first meet and greet with Kenny.

My first meet and greet with Kenny.

It has been a pleasure meeting Kenny and seeing him bring so many people and paws together. Kenny passed away from old age at 20 years.

Mudita Mondays

On April 29, 2013 by Mei
combat medic to ceramic artist

combat medic to ceramic artist

April 29th, 2013 – It’s definitely been a while since I’ve blogged about Mudita Mondays. For those of you who are unaware, it can be found here.

Today’s Mudita is dedicated to my friend, Shawna M. from JSB Arts. As her blog bio. and name say, she was a combat medic who became disabled during her duty and fell in love with ceramic art when she was going through therapy. Today, she has a growing number of buyers on Etsy as well as a Kickstarter program that is coming to fruition by May 12 (Mother’s Day). It’s great to know people who are (able or disabled) doing everything s/he can to create a life that is fulfilling not only for herself-but also the people around her. This Mudita Monday is for you, Shawna!

My Yoga. My Life.

On February 6, 2013 by Mei

free hugs

Tonight, I received a custom order from a loving mother who used to teach yoga and have her own studio. The stamps are for her child’s birthday party and are not yoga stamps. While she perused around my shop… looking at the chakra, om and yoga poses stamps, she finds her inner space; peace. After a few convos, she shared her loving family story with me. It gives me great honor that my shop’s intention could impact another… that even though I am not currently teaching (hatha) yoga, I could still share the karmic philosophy and inspire another to enjoy their unique journey.

Namaste.

Featured on The Mind Body Spirit Marketplace

On January 30, 2013 by Mei
Featured Chakra Stamp Set

Featured Chakra Stamp Set

“The purpose of The Mind Body Spirit Odyssey is to showcase quality products, writing & ideas that are designed to nurture, inspire, heal & honor the spirit inside all of us. This blog is positive in nature & non-denominational. [They] publish a variety of diverse opinions, beliefs & viewpoints on many different subjects related to the Mind Body Spirit theme.” Diane Fergurson

I was extremely honored to be contacted by Diane last week letting me know that she was going to feature me today. Since I’m still new with blogging, social media and keeping track of things on the world wide web, I took a quick gander at her Facebook Page last week and liked her page. By this morning, I’ve received quite a number of contacts, new likes and definitely see the lovely feature on her Blog and Facebook page!

This is super amazing!!

My Chakra rubber stamps were made with the yoga teacher in mind. As a teacher myself, we studied the chakra system quickly and moved onto learning about other disciplines in yoga. I found this system intriguing to me and I was always attracted by the symbols. So I made them so I could study these more in depth. At the very least, I can tell you right away which symbol is which! ;)

If you’re into the mind, body and spirit, please check out Diane’s page and blog!

Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Mind-Body-Spirit-Marketplace/138709911986

Blog: www.mindbodyspiritodyssey.com/

Pinterest Page: pinterest.com/dianefergurson/mind-body-spirit-marketplace/

12 Myths about your Hangover

On January 1, 2013 by Mei

Take a look at these myths and facts about hangovers:

http://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-hangover-myths?ecd=wnl_wmh_123112&ctr=wnl-wmh-123112_ld-stry&mb=

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5 things I have come to accept and let go of this year

On December 29, 2012 by Mei

love wins tictactoe

love wins tictactoe


1) Love wins: Almost 3 years ago, I met a man I never thought I would meet. In meeting him, I had to let go of a lot of my past, unlearn a lot of what I thought I knew and take on a new perspective on life. I believed that love would always win and I was right. We are best friends, we are attached at the hip and inseparable. And…
Because expecting different results by doing the same things is insanity I changed for love and I received true love. If you believe in yourself and learn (or unlearn in my case) from your past, love always wins.

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rules


2) Letting go of human nature: People tend to take the easy way out and choose what is “safe” and within their circle rather than to take risks and change for the better. After countless efforts over the past few years to help people see change and seek their passion, some took my advice but ran back to their fortress and left me standing while others chose against me when threatened by their circle of friends. It was hurtful and disappointing to see but I have come to understand that this is human nature and I have to just let it go. Letting go is one of the hardest things to do but also one of the most liberating things I did for myself.

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3) Thinning out your friends isn’t all that bad: Insecurities tend to set in when you choose a different path in life. Your friends begin to segregate or ignore you because they don’t understand, they think you’ve “changed” and you’re no longer their friend. It was not easy for me to choose to walk away and do something different but I believe that changing will make me true to myself and a better person for those around me. Friends who understood this never judged and always supported my cause. It may be far and few in between but they make me whole and I am grateful they are in my life.

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4)If at first you don’t succeed, try try try again: I don’t know how many ideas, plans or intentions I’ve had to build something great for myself and failed. But each time, I got right back up and tried again. Each time, defining a bit more of who I am and who I want or not want to be. And although every day seems like chaos, I find something new to look forward to and make order out of chaos. Just living life and slowly documenting my journey.

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5) Keep doing what you do best: Consistency is very important in all aspects of a relationship, a business, a healthy lifestyle etc. It’s not easy to balance all of these aspects but keeping these consistencies in line will help fulfill all of the above points I’ve mentioned above. Not only did I find my soulmate, I also found true friends and a growing successful business I can be proud of.

I hope you can too. Mudita & Happy 2013!

People are Basically Good

On May 27, 2012 by Mei

Helped a family car get out of ditch.

On our way back from Whistler, we found a car stuck in a ditch. They had pulled over to take some scenic pictures; went to back up to leave and fell into the ditch. Luckily, we pulled over and later 5 other cars also pulled up to help and between 5 gentlemen and the driver, the vehicle was hauled up with the help of a truck.

It was quite the adventure for the guys and us ladies stood to watch the men gather around to find the best solution to this problem.

If you want to see how they did it, click on the video below (twice).
Vehicle Footage

A trip to LA! + a Sweet Surprise…

On March 30, 2012 by Mei

Last week, we left for LA at the wee hours on Friday morning. We took carry-ons and did not check-in any luggage. This was going to be a 5 day impromptu trip to visit Frank’s friend he met about 9 months ago. They have a lot in common so it was only a matter of time before they would meet in person.

Meow Meow

Where we stayed, the family owns 6 cats. 4 grey, 1 orange and 1 black & white cat! Needless to say, it took a few days to remember their names and to recognize which is which. All of them with very different personalities and needs. All of them were adorable and friendly. As with our host and his family, they were adorable too! :)

Barney the Donkey

One of our favorite things to do in the morning was to walk to the local Donut shop. They served Kona Coffee, a Hawaiian blend, which is rare to find in Canada. We would bring back pastries and coffees and walk to visit Barney, the local donkey down the street. Barney was a funny little donkey as it is attracted to the color black and would run to you if he notices your black clothing or in my case, my black hair.

Universal Studio Hollywood

We also made a trip to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and visited movie and TV sets as well as went on the Mummy ride and watched Water World. It was an overcast day and by nightfall, it got pretty windy I thought I was back in Vancouver.
Our pass is good for a year so we’ll be back to visit the new attraction: Transformers 3D.

Sunset at the Pier in LA

The pier was also a very magical place to visit in LA. The beach and ocean are so beautiful and everyone there seemed chilled and good natured. It’s too bad we got there a bit late because all the rides were closed and plus the weather again wasn’t too warm to stick around. Frank got a very nice photo of the sunset. He also surprised me by proposing which I definitely did not expect. I said yes! :)

Black & White Lamborghini

Another reason to visit LA was to see and take a ride on their Lamborghinis. Of course, we got a lot of attention at every stop. It was a beautiful sunny day – finally! and we rode around town and stopped to enjoy some Mexican food. I had an Ahi Tuna Taco. Not bad at all!

Yum Cha Cafe at LA Chinatown

On our last day, we stopped by Chinatown LA just before going to the airport. The first place we saw was “Yum Cha Cafe” and I couldn’t stop laughing at the sign. If you know Chinese, you’ll know what I mean and why I laugh.

Personality vs. Attitude. F*ck yeah!

On March 17, 2012 by Mei

Found this pin on Pinterest and I can’t help but to repin and embed this saying:

Now I don’t feel so bad for ranting. It’s not really me ranting, it’s just my attitude towards you (it).

Don’t break the elastic!

On March 3, 2012 by Mei

I didn’t write this but I got this as an email (chain mail). This is quite inspirational so instead of just sending it to 5 women, I’ll post it and share it with whomever finds this:

“In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’

Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.

The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’

‘I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’

‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’

‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’

‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’

‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back…’

‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’

‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.’

‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back…’

‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn..’

‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’

Source: vi.sualize.us via Leah on Pinterest

Please send this to five phenomenal women today… and back to me if you think I’ m one also. If you do, something good will h appen: You will boost another woman’s self-esteem..

If you don’t….the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Believe me, I didn’t take any chances on MY elastic breaking…..
I sent it to a lot of special women I care for… ”

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