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Auguri Nonno! It's been almost 10 years since you

Auguri Nonno!

It's been almost 10 years since you passed, but I celebrate your birthday every year in my own little way.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about and miss you.

Ti voglio tanto bene, Nonno!

#HappyBirthday #Nonno #NonnoEnzo

[Image: My hand holds up an old photo from my Nonno's 63 birthday, where he's sitting at the head of the table cutting into his cake while all of his grandchildren surround him. This picture is about 36 years old, as I'm a baby in my cousin's arms.]

Welcome back to reality, everyone! I've been off

Welcome back to reality, everyone!

I've been off for over two weeks, so waking up early today was daunting. However, I woke up feeling excited and looking forward to what the new year has in store for me from a professional perspective.

So, I picked the best mug to kick off the day, got my coffee, and now I'm working away.

Bring on 2023!

#BackToWork #2023 #Mugs #GoodFuckingVibes #MeiDesigns #ShopLocal #DurhamRegion #DurhamRegionHandmade #OntarioBlogger #Blogger #BloggersOfInstagram #DiscoverUnder1k #BloggerStyle #TorontoBlogger #CanadianBlogger #BloggersGetSocial

[Image: Matisse's hand holds up a white mug with black, cursive text that reads, "Good fucking vibes." Behind the mug is a window, where the window cill holds a variety of figures, including drag queens and animated characters.]

Cheers to 2023 and the year of me. Sounds a bit se

Cheers to 2023 and the year of me. Sounds a bit selfish, I know, but I've been sitting in the passenger seat for the last few years, and it's time I reclaim the driver's seat.

This year, I want to:

1. Embrace and nourish those relationships that mean the most to me. Whether that's more Zoom calls, coffee dates, or simply a text, I want to continue to grow them.

2. Be more kind to me. I'm my harshest critic, and the last few years, in particular, have been even worse. I've been building a foundation through therapy, but it's time I focus on putting them into practice.

3. Be more open to new experiences while being more present. Since the pandemic's beginning, I've been living on autopilot, and I need to switch to being more in the moment.

These aren't resolutions but rather a new way of wanting to live my life more in the now with those I care about most.

Do I have other goals from a professional perspective or a 2023 bucket list of things I want to do? Sure, of course. But these three above are the most important declarations I'll make this year.

📸 : @sarawilburphoto

#HappyNewYear #2023 #Resolutions #MentalHealth #Perspective #BestSelf

[Image: Matisse sits in an off-white armchair wearing a white summer dress. She's looking out the window as her arm holds the curtain and showcases her four-elephant tattoo. Behind her is a brick wall with some shelves with knickknacks.]

Oh, the places I went in 2022! From conferences th

Oh, the places I went in 2022! From conferences that have been on my wish list for years to going to Windsor for an event plus a Jays game, and so much more, 2022 will always hold a special place in my heart.

While the year itself may have been tough one, I’ve come out of it better, smarter and stronger.

I can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store.

[Video description: A photo and video montage of various highlights from 2022, including the IABC World Conference and the PRIDE Parade in New York City, CSUN Conference, 10th anniversary photos with Peter, and more.]

#2022 #ALookBack #YearInReview2022

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