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My 10 Favourite Pictures in 2017

December 28, 2018by Marni | Just Awhile til Dawn2 Comments

2017 brought about a few massive changes, including a few emotional turning points in my life. Highs included my dad’s surgery yielding the best result possible, an amazing girls’ trip around Eastern Canada with Brit, and finding myself getting to spend more time with family. Lows included saying a heartbreaking farewell to our family dog, a truly beautiful spirit whose loss was devastating, and the self-realization that I was letting my happiness in life fade. Smack dab in the middle, complete with highs and lows – moving.

Looking back on my adventures, I’ve selected my ten favourite pictures I took in 2017. The pictures are in chronological order and – quick side note – not all were technically taken by me (thanks Brit!).

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A Farewell Love Letter To Ottawa

October 9, 2017by Marni | Just Awhile til Dawn3 Comments

Five years ago, I took a somewhat risky chance in life – without having any sort of job lined up, I moved to a city I’d never even visited. That risk paid off tenfold as I fell head over heels in love with Ottawa and the life I built there.

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Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands, England, General, Italy, Mexico, Multiple Locations, Personal, Scotland, South Africa, Swaziland, The U.K., Travel, United States, Vatican City

Lessons I Learned From my First 10 Countries

March 30, 2017June 20, 2017by Marni | Just Awhile til DawnLeave a Comment

I’ve long believed travel to be one of the best instructors in life lessons. Whether positive or negative, different locations can leave a lasting impression and teach you something you might not have previously known, either about the destination or yourself. Here, in order of when I first visited them, are a few things I learned from the first ten countries I’ve traveled to.

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My 10 Favorite Pictures in 2016

January 20, 2017May 25, 2017by Marni | Just Awhile til DawnLeave a Comment

2016 was a roller coaster of an emotional year for me. Highs included being part of my closest cousin’s wedding, attending the wedding of one of my closest friends, and traveling to Scotland, a place I’ve longed to go for years, and my 3rd (of 5) top countries I want to see. The biggest low was a devastating discovery, but more on that below.

As a celebration of 2016 being finished, I want to share with you my 10 favorite pictures I took in 2016 and the meaning behind each. The pictures are in chronological order.

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Canada, General, Personal

Brantford, Canada – The Good Side of a Bad Situation

October 11, 2015May 25, 2017by Marni | Just Awhile til DawnLeave a Comment

In 2007, I didn’t exactly travel to many far-flung, interesting-to-write-about destinations, largely because I had a milestone that year – my first year of university. When all applications were said and done and my offers were in, I chose to attend Wilfrid Laurier University at the Brantford campus. Aside from a few lasting friendships I made there, it was the wrong choice for me.

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