tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54487175844751089872024-03-14T02:17:27.163-04:00CINDY ADORESCindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.comBlogger731125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-45632940660130621322023-11-12T22:50:00.003-05:002023-11-12T22:50:56.621-05:00Daniel's 30th Birthday<img border="0" data-original-height="3402" data-original-width="2268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAg9IZDpYk68N_UuWAnkXpHjMKmfwfCkSCvXN9ZCs5mLaoFGSimqE9R6oUZ7B3I99Xc4-i8pZsohGCi5Ya2f1-YoP_59y9HvvP3ib1UzgC_SbzV7rUjhVcrHGQFZL8d9yXvqMa69Yvo_NSscHrbCZTq-0gn_WFTSnD1kxdzUF6HV7DCYky5T67lwy/s16000/IMG_2987.jpg" /><div><br /></div>This year, my husband hit the big "3-0," and I was on a mission to make it unforgettable. I stumbled across a TikTok for a Costco-themed party, and I instantly knew it was the perfect fit for someone as devoted to Kirkland as Daniel. <div><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXx1WFuYVSoYFjAK5GuMnCqazMZKSabbZxtbMi9L9RPMkzHpUuesd2MT3cEHxxjqie1TIbOgg3LPPNN6B9GuL4ToHr_tFZF3S2-ew_EwjbKrNMVm2JBShFDQEIfYiBPWuhtjyqkJZNHVCazED46ty2NlgbMhudIDA8VfdPJ3ElsBMIUNGgGDVdVQy/s16000/Daniels-Birthday-3.png" /><div><br /></div><div>For those who know him, he's the guy proudly rocking Costco's branded gear, sharing promotions in group chats, and always ready for a spontaneous Costco trip.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuR3jIdPi9dxv4i2xv9HMxeHOp32zxOJgJxmzJKahFX5At-SrckGDQrbQIo59ocVaVGFK7_vigLN1rpch0_8zgU7vH-yjCQIbnVeySGNPPkwcGlrvi4KSbyA9EUw8P5ZT1FJQdiLZfEt4Z2_eSwmqKbtECK7Oz9k7NSjbqyls0fqAQgqEODwHJqQk/s16000/Daniels-Birthday.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Staying true to the theme, I created personalized "membership cards," assembled a balloon arch, organized sample stations, purchased red aprons and red trays, designed an “Employee of the Month” sign, printed a colossal banner, and ordered pizzas and fries straight from Costco's food court.</div><div> <img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="2146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZbLrIMZD86QeVHy9kLaGvtMnV9jMpuBStf4BkNS4KuwEvr1B3lhmgedS2EppMCsL6FzweKibmRD1K0EnJbaVjtzQrnlQhmuun3xP5EY-vpMdbETF8Ajd0w1IbLnpJQFIRZOmJHbw4fvoQytvZObdoSlqsJPk1qCaQ5Zd39MzDfmUnHFo4Tv9MuJA/s16000/IMG_6608.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>To top it off, I lined up eight group games to keep the festivities rolling. </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_bg34jJ0udcyFMsF4fr4ZYjT0vn4coRJjghOwfYBGf6dAbPk0GkL9rpODqkYN8JEIIAx3w5uqfOWNqvNkn2eCwW_E4MZGxYPwDRNpNt9KLo-ul89TBSMUUezEHZv208vfU2C3tq7wdwRZkmjevMgOtxMdEl9p9VsATliJD22VKBJCYk_uXOZZFoq/s16000/Daniels-Birthday-2.png" /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Fo29s59LVhiq6_eWLgPblJKBU-IAiNdTzBv15hWHUjL04edhyMvJxyx9wkCueg6axhJbbhIAhw_hUehjeGyCbwtqxxzQXlm6-ztZ7rPjhGsZ2qiChyhrTNOju-HphdXnL2OtAsqc4RR6EQn3b_4c4jztDiwZDbLgXZptbNnioTfOhRpiFEYe2EYh/s16000/IMG_6610.jpg" /><div><br />From guessing prices and playfully snatching ramen cups to teaming up as a "human centipede" and testing flexibility limits, these “Gold Star members” brought cartloads of laughter.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsXI8XqL1EtC60pYgU9t5irRlqs-Hb24Q8SsMn3PgpH7seRVQTBLAznncMV2p0U5WAlxmnLiBzPuPiwjqcwd54zn9iWIkL8uVU2R2L5cKOfcQoFRZ4t_MLkFE1dgnHFEA8b-tUCWgIYhSspShCxViAZnb8SKbFZV2l6a0cJVWQIEq3CiPgDY_Kwdg/s16000/Daniels-Birthday-4.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>This party wouldn't have been possible without a bulk of our friends who not only helped with the setup but also embraced the theme, helped me capture these "priceless" memories, assisted in the cleanup, and happily took home the leftovers!</div><div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFFB3C6HsAuJpPHlCFLGtV-cB6EuKh2db546Xhl-1cu5qD2-MmbqH4pkYVfJNLttHN3EIExdl_DjUAduqdDytFtyXf6HGKm6cYanVYp8JvZ9FUEjH8Zemfn8-vH5XwXmo5wG0WqJl5S2-L5qS2uuvo1pwq4dy1xoa45QWKeUFMgdGhJZY0h_kphhe/s16000/IMG_5979.jpg" />
<div><br /></div><div>Wishing the happiest birthday to my Costco connoisseur, frisbee fanatic, bubble tea enthusiast, chips lover, skilled lens artist, board game enthusiast, finance whiz, and eye mask devotee. May your day shine as brightly as the dishes you always conquer. Here's to many more “mega” moments together!
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overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzWtWzPux2j/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Cindy (@cindy.admires)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-1617564956424485552023-11-08T23:21:00.001-05:002023-11-08T23:27:04.865-05:00Civil Wedding<img border="0" data-original-height="2991" data-original-width="4487" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyAmoHoCwjfYe6BtCSphLztFLUP0nGJKXnrO1U311fSLQSS4eCbEgysvlNka-c2KcdjmVZRWvN61thM6CjNRxvtRFiF7YDrJubJyy-qPIchIMoRhh5krVjWc_E0pun6M3qdfiPwJBgG-HDHnvmjyLJvaDYYzhwOnb-lrh9B2qsPJd2krZ3LOFafuh/s16000/IMG_9188.png" /> <div>Exactly one week ago, Daniel and I decided to make our nine-year anniversary very memorable... by getting officially married! Surrounded by our parents, we found a last-minute officiant, chose our outfits, ordered a heart-shaped cake and mini bouquet, and said, 'I do.'</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuHCwT4XS7jHBBasfCkZn3w5WU9bbT9lP1U5_9pQvWiv-6mdrPFMmu48ri4PktDBYnC18Be80D2I9El8PBQj_Sp0rKk7Legh4Otgg_YM0YeaiKUoGC5l2mgvzpDfIvp3jvKQTKpPWYejt1FiwvpjOT3XcL-AF-KgtLk8atPvylmuzwLtScDfeXDrc/s16000/11-01-23.png" /> </div><div>During the initial stages of our wedding planning, we contemplated a destination wedding, elopement, and a traditional wedding.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1LEz7OMCgrcTjL7Um3B0ajlZFx-XWXRCdsZ4nC4nAK6UuoisHkXPFucgtoUHcWuFpCu1N14zj4eBGTQ1Qq13rYRcUA3yoBPtgJZ7UYJ8pHrqiYZzf_Pqv8ZkF8xR1vUEUlSosKPsutfeExU7z5v5nkUx7vTzYRkyf3Wj0l_BM7lrKem6IMlzQPeZ/s16000/IMG_9159.jpg" /> </div><div>I knew I'd want my parents to walk me down the aisle, see my niece and nephew in their little outfits, and travel far for our honeymoon, so we opted for a traditional wedding in the city. Meanwhile, Daniel was content with any decision I made.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzJJxLoErhC-ya_sb88Ra4jlgdJRdRpp5pnptD4uPsoRGWeY_w5oYsQzLiwyowqU4AjLzomZYrSz2VTaZzGVdNIuUE2egnHGpgED0P84NXODywmvNfgLO4m5N34nn3mypo8zQuuxNOd60kwGg-fbY2Mk-BhaF7id7wAcs0JPUzDu2QELTorue3zpBu/s16000/IMG_9041.jpg" /> </div><div>We'll be having a formal ceremony and reception with our family and friends next summer, but we loved how we had this special and intimate moment between the two of us on our anniversary.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTNyq7FMzJ2wNKDORlS2cIE36HIUH0JOmgooAmVRST5Ghxx4RfjNYWs_yyMiw2jgAqB0Vzczprylr6vlmMCjaoJUAH-EB2UyNxa_I1084Rtgku09Oo6GZktGc73Dx8Swcu5Jl6d07Cz-Bcy3i5wsG9gOOt2inY23fxPH65s3PGuUbrAgW1qX6Paw3/s16000/IMG_9058.jpg" /> </div><div>I'd like to give a special shout-out to my colleague and friend, Krisha, for stepping in last minute during her lunch hour to help us capture these moments.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_-trD87qXtNOEX_cV8rdswbDxyT_DMwCNfYt7DHp3pOHbYdTIakXiYt6DUrk-dV-UBe2-a2lfFWQbr7-P4JLKHK9jLc_Ex9ACuzHoYYAOQALRD1z6GBvgESANXJ8h90Ye-IqekxzAi59yHIsZMaVU1hh0CEpOVZeTM722S-FhA9flMlOJPCtAbGh/s16000/IMG_9062.png" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRKRQphZj6SCtHwl6dPWLmTGhN8FPQ1nEO5_4eyK5mmgHpLv6QkjM6IofxIyCJifx8pSiQb6ATamnIhYNIHZYzeCsPbbDzs4HyjBN9HqMl92zIDFdB8Ielc98rcoBuZSF8a58MyjG6d9XrOAkQ9J2xzeiZgADJSqqNtEpzMTKoxlBegEHvwYMOX-K/s16000/IMG_9070.jpg" /> </div><div>Most importantly, we'll still only need to remember one anniversary date from now on. :)</div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-84677568926980540542023-09-25T22:15:00.007-04:002023-09-25T22:32:30.724-04:00One Year Engagement<img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ7rkaNSqQQVn6BY2w8EaIfwAcxOosSUi4jji551gb9XCZzH-6vEctFBHhp6JpNxfpEAokCPOqJQJznMF3nGeFRTbyFr8qpO0fHdUYdCeCRY6__wkZjgKTgK8tgfJVVbRMtvAQ2Wkmx5nPqTPMvvisBTHKvJluv3k8-9YNAGVjbvJZe99NavQIgOu0/s16000/DSC08538.png" /><br /><br />
<p>Today marks one year since <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2022/09/im-engaged.html" target="_blank">Daniel proposed</a> and so far, we've secured our venues, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRo8FaGa2wcxoxTKa_NTnihhdLFFjSoChwjbwB34D4O8jp7ftkkiu-V6n1EF6TLhLWkD5_k85J4UGq8b7oOsg4pmsAMey3jHbTV7FWVOjXHRfCtNM9Z3LiW7xUfGfPO1rSE-znYb5TOTeg5yFzQN_n-oG7_vl2uKwEpglDC8wQm4Z1yqqbdvTOkID/s16000/IMG_0176.jpg" target="_blank">found my dress</a> and done an engagement shoot! I knew I wanted the photo session to be candid, casual and... creative. I also knew I wanted to feature the CN Tower in the background because that's where we first met.<br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e7uBGdxJqRGDUXkX3PLyMk2BmzHhmOfCvswO-p_sbp3oTk3WpMy2JHntvPGZT4LR9D2lYZTP4zYqN-XYmIPbwREbZYOZ2a54qmchpfuYs6GMkw2iAK8UQ1wL32Au3L2Bu5U_dff8-6AzeSHtuzrqNObZNKN2rvh-BwRcgznBMPRp6bfimF23PJNy/s16000/DSC08515.png" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Fh3rBLNyj_f8QEtQPYDGh2gNeoxSk3GWpFLxrDDdip9_cNzSjYInhGWxx5cswmh6fH_aQL1OLp_RXA5bpZlLHLTsAHQAv9rr3N0xhxWJlBl-2N9hXbyO3-OR4lMcQCqnNaZKvZrZRHR_zVUERV28biqicvXcHkoJ0J5plJBrhR9ZhU2K0YrCZ2lW/s16000/DSC08290%20(1).png" /><br /><br /><p>By the time I realized I wanted to do it at the CNE, it was already August. We had to quickly search for a photographer since the exhibition was only around for two weeks. We were so excited when <a href="https://instagram.com/vanessa_cassar" target="_blank">Vanessa</a> told us she could squeeze us in two days before her vacation. I noticed her work on Instagram through someone's tagged images and really liked the way she captured her subjects and played with the light.</p><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-Nvsl1IDENRZCjpdK9D65l7VHU8G8dN0HhSlTVZiKjQBXzqF-Jw_X0e5Y-3TpR1jPjddvHH1n0X_kWKOsA6vbH0lQE5EFLyBoI_8lUVKyy2kPC4vML0ucCtB9BSYhqozwm8o-eUI2QfuCnUGkN1GyYEJ7THHMNRDjV4Er1LG620caz1a6pmMe96Q/s16000/DSC08568.png" /><br /><br /><p>On the day of the shoot, the weather was so ideal, the lines were short for the rides and the golden hour worked in our favour.</p><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIXmcPsACHSDYlx9gqwq4JW_CwREEMpFTAdxWgnVZGPSVVk0qixBu2wLw5btPdMOiReBNEwVZ7ar82FMmcO7fnnzR07xg7SqvmgeFR0xblRyHoH8zg7rN9BPpiCjdpnATqQ3zW2giiC_FJ3DQ3bcd6VUaHmNOVE03rj8nvvhR2o9TLAVXVHxOMGCd/s16000/DSC08765.png" /><br /><br /><p>If you'd like to see more photos, check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxoiRKzuuuJ/" target="_blank">Daniel's latest Instagram reel</a>!</p>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-75080057641809851022023-07-20T20:29:00.007-04:002023-07-20T23:21:47.550-04:00I Said, "Yes!" to the Dress<img border="0" data-original-height="3671" data-original-width="2447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRo8FaGa2wcxoxTKa_NTnihhdLFFjSoChwjbwB34D4O8jp7ftkkiu-V6n1EF6TLhLWkD5_k85J4UGq8b7oOsg4pmsAMey3jHbTV7FWVOjXHRfCtNM9Z3LiW7xUfGfPO1rSE-znYb5TOTeg5yFzQN_n-oG7_vl2uKwEpglDC8wQm4Z1yqqbdvTOkID/s16000/IMG_0176.jpg" />
<p><br /></p><p>I'm now almost one year out from my wedding and have started the planning process! Before I jumped into trying on wedding dresses last month, I knew I wanted to share this experience with some of the most special people in my circle. I proposed to my bridal party back in May with some of my favourite items I use regularly, and was over the moon when they all said yes with no hesitation.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUieqDipiDvDKGs3X4OIC4jigIaNX7MX821xkuY4uSQiyaneV2MXQdiLXMEY_dI0JT1i4apPLrxPflNSIOE1CW6TzCzpil1gxu2QOW7HRdQ_uxuC-VnsSkW9vLIg2T2mXwGT4qRvBeYIFtw8kyDkRgn8VJxlbVRu6qhrS6RkJjwDlblC4OqUzFNFS/s16000/Dresses-3.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>They all joined me at my initial appointments, where my intention was to try on different styles. Deep down, I already had a hunch on what dress I envisioned myself in, but wanted to scope out all my options. I tried on different types of sleeves, necklines, silhouettes, lace, slits, trains, veils and fabrics at <a href="https://www.loversland.com/" target="_blank">Loversland</a> and <a href="https://www.avenue22.ca/" target="_blank">Avenue 22 Bridal</a>. My bridal party was so patient and supportive as I tried on over 20 dresses that day!</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgma3lKQiiP55K4JLh9cRG3_Kj4ef9zW4Cq1XqTz0KHKor_-Wz5JogMeocAKXN0fFNJxpZ3FO7t1WTStTZK2vdo_v5tCDdvMOm9d3yJ9yqSxBu3lJxtqRBVMX-MACZbWBEwtKRUsC-to3hCtU9Lr1t3QnAHT6UKgBh7kbXbCbPgK5tm7fCV3KK7eXVD/s16000/Dresses-1.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Three weeks later, I was so excited to visit the third store, <a href="https://inesdisanto.com/" target="_blank">Ines Di Santo</a>, to try on "the dress" I had unknowingly saved on my Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok for over three years now. I found out it was double my budget and knew I had to be realistic. I decided to make a checklist of all the elements I liked about this dress after my appointment.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="3703" data-original-width="2469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6k6P55og8o9L9w143hPwIMHjfrEShqVlmFy1-HbkbEMpKK_niT4S-lyipKYnoy_moIckf5_9TBtdnUKB3VZHcpysVLA_TN0M6uYs5JbA4jsx2pzyidgCrgkLL1uX7Lwhbix9PU-H7XhR0WZPQvfQfVa-MuRIHc5RmAINaY17F5rADO9tLRjDzeg_q/s16000/IMG_2095.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>I visited two more stores afterwards, <a href="https://www.superiorbridal.com/" target="_blank">Superior Bridal</a> and <a href="http://www.bridalfashionfraire.com/" target="_blank">Bridal Fashion Fraire</a>, which were recommended by friends who had found their wedding dresses there. I found myself referring back to the checklist and was able to articulate exactly what I was looking for and save everyone's time. Both sales associates reminded me it was possible to make alterations to try to match my vision, but there was one more store I wanted to check out first.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2khC0pK4SzSlF_KRRU6mZCb8UcqWt0Iohnb4D0_dtCkPWctc6d2bJY3GFtL5JbMdwoJyXgZ_nXVEcEBc-QNWBgvf3HWLjtt6zLr3f_4ZVd6vLtU7iWJP3mC0LWyfot14mdBSxd3DEB723ztHbSRl1QzLQzD4JD_EDDUF3_68XXtbSypxDHGUywo0/s16000/Dresses-2.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This past weekend, I managed to squeeze in an appointment at <a href="https://www.pearlbridalhouse.com/" target="_blank">Pearl Bridal House</a> before my summer vacation, and was feeling very hopeful! I noticed they carried this one particular dress on their website that checked off all my boxes. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="2784" data-original-width="1856" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEity6PhknPi8FOpytM1ZEUj0AB-9Oun4TeuIkm6j3btHEGTeosHGMROtECibGGfMFWJ5BcaGiVRSMyNGhLQujgfXKYLZdhZ6KjEz2-bKEG2td8ZdrG5BPSiUUszTdXY8jiIUCDkSA68YY1AZLKaIyI86AgGpvNIp207PQ1J7D-SBzV2gMJN-9bWhXy2/s16000/IMG_1013.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As soon as I tried it on in-stores, I knew it was <i>the one*</i> and didn't need anyone to convince me. I immediately lost interest in trying on the other five dresses I pulled aside. I still tried them on for fun to make the most out of my appointment, and they really did confirm that I made the right choice!</p><p><br /></p><p>After trying on nearly 60 dresses and visiting six bridal stores, here are the tips I'd share with brides searching for their dresses.</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Set an intention for every visit (e.g., to explore different styles, to try on A-line dresses) and let your bridal party know prior to your appointment.</li><li>Create a checklist of all the elements you would want your dress to have.</li><li>Check the store's website and Instagram prior to your appointment and make a list of all the dresses you would like to try on to save time. </li><li>Check the store's Instagram and tagged photos to see what the dress looks like on different body types. </li><li>Try attending an appointment by yourself if you find that you are easily influenced or feel overwhelmed by others' opinions.</li><li>If you find a dress that's out of your budget, use <a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop" target="_blank">reverse image search</a> and Pinterest to see if you can find other alternatives—this was how I found my dress!</li><li>Time your appointments with your menstrual cycle. </li><li>Wear a sticky or strapless bra to your appointment.</li><li>Share your inspiration board and checklist with everyone at your appointment to make sure they understand your vision.</li><li>Take a photo of every dress you try on—the more angles, the better—to review them after your appointment. </li><li>Do not be afraid to ask the sales associate to adjust the clips on your dress.</li><li>If the dress is a top contender, try it on with a veil and heels for the full effect.</li><li>You'll know it's the dress for you when you don't need any convincing.</li><li>Lastly, remind yourself that this part of the planning process should be the most fun!</li></ol><div><br /></div><div><i>*The chosen dress isn't pictured in this blog post.</i></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-62833718760882555202023-03-08T22:47:00.003-05:002023-03-09T01:04:03.014-05:00#ChidiChidiCamCam<img border="0" data-original-height="1643" data-original-width="2478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxbv-fJ7vjjBWgxYe_jBwBsNqoY1CYEC6ljMm5t1KWpxM2QPNH7H9UqlQ7JNoG76v--YlT07O7DHvKGEOU0nO1qx2nO3tqx7OIJ6-mnkYA630UKOIZlpOdgjhzzoZzN6WGqK914ST88Rr-loyi9WuOm-10XIKAFEd6IJw-N46-pUH0sHc-zJKmg/s16000/000204610007.png" /><div><br /></div><div>I realized I’ve done a bit of travelling these last six months. From New York to Miami to Jamaica, I’m in my jet-setter era!</div><div><br /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicgJAYpK2zaeGUc9yZNir2r_OV7kIDrW9t3_E-20s0cpJ99cmjuNq0TRO-g3tuJ-mm9zM8IYiOp8Nv8KvdpIp0Kj_3r128E6CGKqYyTnWaYRCMq15b1iygTiUl80_1jodk1DxiZxJnZglXuPNuFMe7ZaOnBh4OU135cQi9hO9EY08fgi-gdCuXQ/s16000/000204610011.png" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47VgkoUdVjYTqrO5pDILx58cMd1DK0VurjY-z702EP2ZJH7PXL1dJYMBskmMUyNX47R59PameOweXjh7GmGi5YHnr_MWIc0gaJlOok8dUWj498T9ycVMhi_RxC2St0me-65ad1xBBxpYLv7Ia6ktAUAuZxz34WyztZGFb1jNCOTA8dFqqba4wPQ/s16000/000204610027.png" />
<div><br /></div><div>I also realized I’ve been awful at keeping my blog up to date. I have a lot to catch you guys up on, but let’s start with my most recent trip as this was a blog post I anticipated in writing when I first started this blog over ten years ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAR4S2Ha50VIQES13Ar8AXG6toTVVQCiXols6ymdkZyQNiOefHPYi-vKTrjWvseAc6v3nMZCXHMGS_xuzw5MrwW-VTn7v2QXTd-mq3akuX9t8uuUpd9SrB8XDgSMNvrAp5-c2JZbi5ztUEjlZudU6TyO15id01-WWIfU-Cy7O4e0Fpy_sNhrKWCw/s16000/Camilles-Wedding-3.png" /><div><br /></div><div>So last month, Daniel and I spent a week in Jamaica for Camille’s destination wedding. I feel so incredibly lucky and proud to be able to call Camille my friend for over two decades. </div><div><br /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw7K60s3dgKEBjhpjF-_rqrXXZc5Z6nB_OkqDlaX6XPS4DoQ-3J2dDm06RUpiAOYXCUOi1ccJOVfBV5w44HsprcrJW-Jduox0vujo8bISc71CiwTc4zpS8To_RzuPr5MS3EeSUDj1D3blHqp711xBnYHlTiRu74OsOTb7rPuVhpLQf0-9VapmpA/s16000/000204600006.png" /><div><br /></div><div>Gracious, loving, brilliant, fearless, hardworking, and loyal are just a few words to describe her. To know Camille is to know she’s all of these and so much more. She wants all the good things for everyone around her and deserves it all in return.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PGZGTpWqqPPu17bNAOKb-FivGpuWtR1LPwYLIURgsScyMDpamlRUoCYN2b2Z8lEvpKWQcxoK75LFr04TxAehglEgTEQ2phzXQPMX9pR1Y-hxSh65F6DjsORQMaIr2AoCTY1e_Pgdteu66L_SEsAZdQ24oxKVwuyMLTa5y0muFiZv3dWA-TOZyw/s16000/Camilles-Wedding-1.png" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xAf22uvUkXO-iYu8HrbY6TAegBeNfCuh-fISpkgSGYVrhPtLSY9tsa6_YRmDrG4laBcXBXCoyZ_2pNK9ZpN2SZtaK9jzTxV8yJg-zI_2fEH0t8d0SNlYlcJkeC--Ymoepty611n6-KLFTu9RxAhm2uW7wtfK_FinbnrIgpDBC5TZTD3jA-roSw/s16000/000204600025.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I find myself trying to channel my inner Camille whenever I feel like giving up during a run, suffering from imposter syndrome at work, or hesitating about merging lanes. It’s impossible to not feel inspired to strive for more when you have her in your corner.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwYL6GegqyYt2DmRhnO63zRGxtXSCr0UFrpogSCgqtJIIxo1mRz5qmKXU_ZY4dVQlp9eIi5T8fq-Zv_bch_021b-M4CwVxhkM9jGZ43y2qZaRWKB7MqMSBbdWqCGj6Zo7CV9DlKn64A8QXTXwGXbAM-ttItSG-DcIwCWXSmPxOOkIGOZwPqnZNg/s16000/000204600022.png" /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMHpgJy8AF6ALfbCFBalsK-XK8VdbK2RlXURe8CIgjsJciKj12TQNiV34UhbWPGujI1bT4hR0vvSLkzyDmLsGYBRnG4_rWZaXFkSI4-v6nCVkPspaY1CINh_vGDq0LbAwyfbgUY0EZYCPAEY8o7ogFPWGZVNpQg_VzI1KHAAp_MKDVjmdjeXwRg/s16000/000204600013.png" /><div><br /></div><div>When Camille first told me she was seeing someone, I was quite hesitant in meeting them. In my eyes, no one could ever be good enough for my friend but I knew Camille’s moral compass is fine-tuned so I trusted the process.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYz5e2WVP9z5HxA353YIBw_9M0SbZ65wN-Os7qd3z1tlyZ9BTWVfsGo08_arCQ2SHF_BaeoNWC9n6Ja63OLIA44_ICQX43Wlgx_9UyU-Ne2Fe_OcMxWb3NbI5J4mVxFSGTqlAyDiDQhV93vXkxdLWWYlMG9aGPTPr5J3fjSwfQF4rcfjj6COLEA/s16000/000204610003.png" /><div><br /></div><div>Chidi, I knew you were special to Camille when I noticed you’re the only other thing, besides rollerblades, she would feature on her Instagram feed. I can see how Camille’s light continues to shine brightly when she’s around you, and how you’re able to put her at ease in any situation. I do like to think no one can make her laugh as much as me though but you're coming close.</div><div><br /></div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iIHLL0PVKDa4AdY3NGO7BTLYfHID97vLR0uSdJo6ASSuEkPOV9PTNtE7jIdk08osN1mABN72AdZ8czCv_QqZXjsM5931FPsvZVbUUbSB6O43X-Yxz1ChPqbsXUr9kpb-5GhQAdJD62LxAAhgraleOt4XZSdNP4jkvHtjZ595d7rChDVFxT5i5w/s16000/000204600024.png" /><div><br /></div><div>I know Camille’s heart will be safe with you because you’ve shown us over and over again that you’ll do anything it takes to make her the happiest girl and that’s all I can really ask for.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa0W_o7s-mIcZZBTCvhntR84iMwxKNhaFW7JCEoP4s_a_y_VOc7XY7f-QYeBKvAxzflUYQqTbMBr3tPsTQXjMt8NwR4tYP2yKkvZY5CS3C0_tTlauhpGx14LWx90ufV983Kj_SE0XGn6cXKjBzWseJE2dRfdqa1vq-qF0RK7Abf21HzdE2ocUJQ/s16000/000204610004.png" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6SlbSHuGvOt_cOx2l-yUnFvLMEc74L5Fl_ertqJNfZnAYwOq4V8TD_1riwmwK98OfnHWrSrqD4XKkSEKPn-D4VZQxEJQ-dP5qY51VtILxgQPNywlu6RKNbaHXI2fFIYpkO_V6jE89tN0pYyF5k7aTR2WtTwE-MFh9BG5od_u76F_WoqmnUagWw/s16000/000204600007.png" /><div><br /></div><div>Camille, from watching you try on wedding dresses to cruising down the streets of Miami in a convertible together to singing our hearts out to bad gal Riri, what a privilege and honour it is to be able to play a role in your happiest day.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXcVEmPZYQ9bcM1P3LuOO6bVbDGnImlAHCPE-fgx-jEnRXm06cFC2LknYK9UH8wIsfkr3xA1MGbD0o4uXgP51QFTq-GOdNxdV0QGqw1skoAvGnPJMZYsVDEc0PkHZtUK-X6mUYmrhFHxrwjS_Z4z6P8vUNKd0OHHL6vmTmbmu5KKo7aG5rAmayA/s16000/000204610012.png" /><div><br /></div><div>Here’s to more decades of laughing and dancing (and happy crying) together. Wishing you both endless blessings and happiness always.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYb_WL5AmVwGSbnS8PQYrRNmwZjHvIKm0NxpiR_ziuKDVDqfxl1vmXEcY9ZDIfNxFIT9YpyE8LMBvTKZ511hsL39STiG651B1qEgSw2QzUOFbhpOPtjzMt2ZkbMj7-HIRla2xNkdw7W77tUZud5gngxgEx8NaHpdgpx4qpbzEa6KL3yiQXSng1w/s16000/Camilles-Wedding-2.png" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2dRDmkB8MSSn6Yd-V6WBRwrfaCtD99R1MO5lULJrUIkLV-xx8pNBarf7zngdBxh0xpVNoadjPGOcfqi6-GtoYaF57EQa7_OB3TdpMuxMVYugSt3svz-nd4VWppHdQVWNnU0La8Uif08waHD6UQq0UE7AuEn_Tauvjswz4E_POO7xlmcl6wrVDhw/s16000/000204610005.png" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-77083905664875876632022-09-28T19:20:00.008-04:002022-09-29T00:32:34.672-04:00I'm Engaged!Guys, it finally happened!!!<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilk5_QuWhUnv9toPoKyXxx1LRlh_KFRGsXCTpHUs7Qtf-SY3G0jwoDh-XXyVR3-U1pfXxy1lM4NOUOwVgrE_k0rXIEy8tTeoRXnykhNoN2kDrpjDeD_fYC9gd-ovcvHj--M4WrKXcY8a2OiQ7GHDzDxUskz7CZKHQRD_OTvUnpRMBm0NnKOrAKUQ/s16000/DSC_7475.jpg" /><div><br /></div><div>He dropped so many hints leading up to the long-awaited proposal, but I was still somehow convinced that we were going to help our friend, Wallace, photograph his proposal to his girlfriend this past Sunday.<div><br /></div>
This month, Daniel kept reminding me to keep that day free. I was actually reluctant to go and would tell him I’d just meet him at my parent’s for dinner afterwards. I also admitted to him that I didn’t want to see someone else live their best life, only because I was tired of people asking me when it was my turn! LOL </div><div><br /></div><div>He said he would notice I’m missing and reassured me that it would only take 30 minutes (and also promised to take me to Maeli Market to get Asian snacks afterwards), so I sucked it up when the day came and put on the same outfit from the previous day. </div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived at Polson Pier “early” with a few friends to scout a location for Wallace.<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoN6SXTkOVn2LbkUgxEDVaHDkZVzDTvAFJEqb191IwN7bKiJ8_3wvLIjyNUheok4__Czy32qKBrEPBQs3-tytgb76X9qxJuvI0PgvNH8C1lSiOeMp7yeBPIyccC9TyssEI6kncs11pnnifnbcaNd9kuaiyzoXree1eOgMWHu5geBhdlLin-s_4HQ/s16000/Proposal-9.png" /><div><br /></div>
I suggested to Daniel that he should get a photo with the CN Tower in the background, and feature the lil’ bush that was growing on the side of the boardwalk for some added colour. I also suggested to the group that we should hide behind the fence, so that “she” wouldn’t notice us.<div><br /></div>Wallace eventually showed up with a collared shirt and looked ready. He talked about how nervous he was, how he asked her parents for permission and how great it was that the rain has stopped and the sun was beaming down on the water. At this point, I believed he was going to propose to his girlfriend.<div><br /></div>As more people arrived, Daniel wanted to take a few test shots with me while our friends, Jess and Michael, were behind the cameras. I was fooling around and pretending like it was my proposal by acting shocked and sticking out my hand until I noticed Daniel’s expression quickly change. Before I knew it, he said, “SURPRISE! This is actually for you.” I was confused and asked Jess if she was done photographing yet, and wondered when Wallace would tell us to move out the way.
<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmhSSASBtXzeQoHWt-WF5dyA2X3trRw8Y7WW-_fot9xmTkE8SE_CrHdbDTk1OabvseI9K-VDqgkOWm9ElJHqBJLGwK8i7gqSiKxOJw1e6sOl4gg363mAiK66rcd-6A_98hsWQdNAlO5LKg8r5O0-URpC1h9Nm7qvNkiyyrn89hanO3ZVft9XYIg/s16000/Proposal-1.png" /><div><br /></div><div>
Daniel got on one knee and said, “I know you asked for like eight carats," and pulls out a mini Tupperware with eight baby carrots in it. I thought it was all a prank, so I played along and took a carrot. He said he was joking and pulled out a black box. I told him to hold on so that I could toss my carrot into the water. I was still confused and had to ask if Wallace was doing this after us, and he said, "No, this is for youuu. There's no Wallace."</div><div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdJV7gPkbx72i6fF44JHlGBXh5wm81QKbB4lHHe4mBnW8WbhsKbY60L4bFhnVh_PGq-Mw2wm2kTw8qTodRHmA6zTXz1ZrHMzoQoCgbODAnEujygcRgCfF5nWFijDJSqY3Rl2y7RgPRuBSVaMtAyYuileQbuKAFdfE-IeZcx_E1jJ6j0krKpci1A/s16000/Proposal-2.png" /><div><br /></div>
When I saw the exact ring I had saved on my Pinterest inside the box, I realized this wasn’t a joke anymore and everything started to click.<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9YWHzIJPZbYtLi81cLkRS7G9k7xJk50QtxXinokM1pmYDnQHxKIf8Ugla9BUsTf_Lw8Bpq_l4RVM-MhAkiFbYGcHvHT0uXmJZvd9G3zHwJESwGuhuwlLuOVJv6QoknmFQ_RF3O4rTM_iiDOhWko_TlL7YF__ZvtDCEpWHroBOZBf7YCMdNz-6A/s16000/Proposal-3.png" />
<div><br /></div>From my cousin insisting on us getting our nails done this month… to my sister saying she wasn’t seeing our parents for dinner this week… to the <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2015/11/one-year.html" target="_blank">CN Tower</a> backdrop… and to Daniel being in the test shots with me when he’s supposed to the photographer, there were so many clues I tried to ignore to avoid disappointment.<div><br /></div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksqHMLL54F6hOUqbsiVH4yVPaorGmLETblNSTQNHVTV-tMlLQCXuJ00arZp15xJIO4VpjudP2Tkm3t3p4BfTCk-ONs1sr0ZgZzGRvELZf7i1C9IZ5GAQhNgM5L3uTRIVf7L9AHStFckuvsCAhC0GdPlaGQQAfhQYiGkt0xF29OFCM04t4GL3i6g/s16000/Proposal-4.png" />
<div><br /></div>It’s crazy to think we’ve grown up together these last eight years. We watched each other graduate university, land full-time jobs, become an aunt/uncle, and we even bought our <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2021/10/new-chapter.html" target="_blank">first home together</a>. Everything felt so easy, right and safe with him, and I feel like I couldn’t have picked a better partner.<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSFOkbzsyHgXovSsQDRt_K7WzFa9I4XEPOAiwJNLahLt2vrm0MtPl_VVY6mwnl9ato2IIgWMFDeTEiwjaD5_v8-xZh4SjcSvaxFUX_4CqGUs6TKONUqhg3uO_feaFMcdwfEpgmHzSIRpGg9PYPFcYxjDLMOz7Lt4-x_-jYl4GwdVll9yw8ddq4g/s16000/Proposal-5.png" /><div><br /></div>Now I know what girls mean when they say it’s the easiest “yes.”<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0v60bjshd1dx5N5C7WUkCxkS7IAeHrPU0dDwqRFQVP7asYiRF1GHvgfOLYSWA6yFbpTXt0dWlhBzi5mBN8MEIebU_5KxqS_V0H6hTT98vlK1wB7l1-5fzN5nGoT98vzg4zq7PFmu0EPpe1d_2rQkBD4iYPeS-E7q-dyRSHm6Y8DCqQfzbuX14Q/s16000/DSC_7534.jpg" />
<div><br /></div>He tried to tell everyone afterwards how I didn't want to show up. LOL He surprised me with an engagement party in our condo’s party room, and it was so special to be able to share the excitement with all of our favourite people. We were showered with love, flowers, kind words, champagne and desserts, and there’s nothing I would change for how this day unfolded.<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFHMal28W3TTCytRJWIb3dZWewm4obuWfyETYeq2a4eU-kBe63iHIOLuRtheZnDRngX2aheSOs0Cg6HgBv0iakS9UkZoAZvNa7jokawdKDcrdlRKFo41jCnUHo79rhXTA9ervhxc9cMmFbQBe9G0DIPJ35W0xgnIYTmQiP2Yx8XtVBBOQqwUzdQ/s16000/Proposal-8.png" />
<div><br /></div>I want to give a huge thanks to our photographers, videographers, ring assistant, older sisters, parents, and all those who missioned to be there to celebrate with us. You each played a special part in our story over the years.<div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz623axCdeVosWkDvI34IbdLWOAXG5OJ0zEjFdualk02DDseDAoZBE_U_ZzZSW46UFhgdXOO3DspjoqyPAhYt-uy-qAVnR5aYrZdFKZvVa28MISdlx1QC-UNMst3954nhnJYppXjCf626M5JS4v6ZSkAWBpiA4JZB7qmdjiFOwG4VswruMHFKEPw/s16000/DSC_7706.jpg" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgv5MxgqQ02GL8GLSxfR7ipG3bxGwpjJmaNnZPY01QM2Y0qU5qq0zkQ4LgGRaCsCxfI5htFbFeXsrdshGPzmLPvn2OLnrOxJ0ZbV5u0CRXRv3Yia0fuFzez-i33dXHm_xC3ZgVY8kInHrmUWrz57cmsaVcx-5RfYTKwPnoyeBIeOYiQ9RIpQzAw/s16000/Proposal-7.png" />
<div><br /></div>I’ve been living in a daze these last three days, but I’m so full of gratitude and joy.<div><br /></div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9bqC1jm7i-3p5ujxsydYJ_CTOaGfDgB1liG5w77HO57h_faJwrJNpfZfK14KR_CgdmSAeE60V-kY3q6JOZBenWwrHAz7fElxS5HxrmDdIEySH-gDzSpZIyR_r28tcM36cg65RQv2GGvUh5-_SQBaixSgUckd_koSKTBfCumDr0Z2KrWDOsxz-w/s16000/DSC_7583.jpg" />
<div><br /></div>I was also a woman possessed. I spent about 80% of my time talking about <strike>Regina</strike> the ring, and the other 20% of the time, I was praying for someone else to bring her up so I could talk about her more. It just kept coming up like word vomit. LOL<div><br /></div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J8sMHNrHTIbkaKfrX9EgVdTIO4sILGLNEOuG6I0pkz_hDRSDojoO_J_m--_NyeSIgZ1amkQbHcgc5mab_SS5M-e6hLmCqaRTRTb5Kfexp0Ybr4PBRcm0XOXSukGyqr1Va9dW2YKBvHFvGeIFa3GnckSIYFtIJ_2EaF4k69YslGeDl0HHVjCG9w/s16000/DSC_7532.jpg" />
<div><br /></div>I’m officially N-gai-ged y’all!!!<div><br /></div>
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Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-42395299837544399342022-06-20T21:56:00.000-04:002022-06-20T21:56:06.129-04:00Life Lately<div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUU61t1XwFoZsRhQmXT9uu7GjhCdnR76vvwQjiOZmMMy0mUvTTrYryzHsL0LrNyMuOb3ThcB_q31bHp5jOVNCgN5CyOFX849dpFlWLQLe6nALXnQdKJXD2t5QtqK601y2nNU2E3pf3wwMDtoY32QdmJKZz3Ua_NvU6273Z_Q9x89drOvNeWpj9Q/s16000/000026540003.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div>It’s always so exciting to develop my film and review all the scans afterwards. This year, in particular, I’ve been making a conscious effort to capture more moments with my friends and family, and my personal milestones.<div><br /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRaET8pBZ1Il7fDP1hOMXO1tLJdSdhEi3LGZfMYQy51ELEOeTAfRYP-4piKYmcBJjAPAtFN3m-tE39hKrmoRp3eJtIb7zV8r7YqTXkP9AFslLTH4QvshlPq5iopFjSEpFvBn3haUVWzN37yIx3N63gLyLw2Me7UrVnfFyCybMNIiV5PiRissCgQ/s16000/000026530014.jpg" /> </div><div>If you showed me all these photos a year ago, I don’t think I would’ve believed this is now my life.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOIqYeCaT1hvjp20CjXbaZO_XGTiKxgYtA-dt7hWuN1zer3GREHJJEE3K4LYE8P6p-oOX4PgNj3w4gHHcq9VAMWJCD7-Y1oZ3vcdscC_UYrN0PqdnUC0LBmEdkmovDRRIPowmKMcLxqaGaNWwwIyY8Mf2nq2b1FZdGz7J50NTl-pwxZVzRrNv9g/s16000/000026530019.jpg" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9KDo0SVKl5_cs9PaQNYQOTI4IgOLzWynssO66FpBVT4CT1WrO6Om1Nf9RB0CoOZQqt655FLK2gHWUlNLoM6to3PZao-vQQNG0UGJkHezXJWIJFgOTmx4Ni6gPDMFEQyCyzyyQyG-R4G_WsySkImLCP8fZgi6FIoqzr-yaATm9vYhIcF2Du358Q/s16000/000026530028.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>From <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2021/10/new-chapter.html" target="_blank">buying a place</a> to making two career jumps in less than a year, I think everything started to shift when I realized that the mountain I had to get over was... me!</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfWGfDcvjW9RncY3zib7dd58iT74QxZEjBh5yIuyZyeMo_2x3CP5AqPwPP3Vf1Ia9ILLCy9u6vNBRdP5w5tprExLOYprVT11egEASK4njnAQ3TV6xL0Vtd0X7B2oUm5RdO7q-38BczSnKcGKYgaaZm9FQwzlPpax2hG6geVvhCf7paJ2SJXZgmA/s16000/Untitled-2.png" /><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJY_Uaz_pu6PUd91G07kIPFvmIGA3_dML-IndSQ8qcr_l8sRTpw3_BaYF7e4Ul3ZyY_VqJ4HZKPliuPl8Yf58Iow1hDmYkuX071Q7AuP6nU4rp90627qmC4hmNgpDBJqvNtBYv5OUu_dVCDMOjNBgWG5Aou3PEl7lXinnKsU7PMMDt_HM_BV_fA/s16000/000026530016.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyOd5Ral-go3vVt_dqrXzndDLXcDmhVoSdKaSUjPwqiiNh6oeUV0S7lOb2sq3BDg1x8MTi3JUi3q094Nmg7fmf1NRmMxY1OiMO_L-SBZQdYU_gcUI3quUBr2g96hSGTfPSDGN8za1DeShIrlYi9Rp-InOFlW96F__ufIOnLq9NLBtfVGCrsKh2g/s16000/000026530033.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was being my own greatest challenge by talking myself out of opportunities, and I did it in the most subtle ways too! Here are the habits I changed.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuccOahEE1-1oJN1L5jEvSha-0uCIz6KrvARe_WAl9Sqdec5l1ccdjbWuLTWo-ucIMYKNoj6GUwfzFlxPe_tblCJKttuhzwHJtyWjjjUsxtZ38tAFKQ37h0jm1jTrm7_1vgnJBdmWsOeUw3Qd1knjwD4_6jhgTuo6g8IrDtt9FNK2ptuLu0A4eVg/s16000/Untitled-3.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I stopped with the negative self-talk (e.g., “I’m so dumb, aha.”) and self-deprecating jokes. Being around my niece and nephew made me realize that the words I used could become their inner thoughts.
</li><li>I stopped saying no to myself (e.g., “600 job applicants? 4000 comments for this giveaway? There’s no way I would get noticed.”). </li><li>By saying, “This is not a priority to me right now,” instead of, “I don’t have time for this,” made me realize that if it was important to me, I can always make the time.</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5fr_N42zQcRo65AO5q-5qMxaEApxHSCP_9xr2iW21XZCjkEcnzToN11S7ogL-lKmyuTkcSmdhELxC0vjN-OlDYDFNuOEGkVxf8DBax26N3_hxZ_dxMTNFL1ZfTp-LRwsWGfEEBvruqTfFIWz2QKT_VCiBYYFKoKyUeR23zsOIrJUVppaqq-HiQ/s16000/000026540010.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I stopped apologizing for taking up space in a room (e.g. “Sorry, I’m talking so much.”). </li><li>I talked to myself like someone I loved, and saying affirmations out loud helped. I found it cringe at first, but noticed the weight that my words carried (e.g., “I’m not the reflection of others’ unprocessed trauma.”). It also helped me get through tough workouts too (e.g., “I don’t stop when I’m tired. I stop when I’m done.). You have to be your own cheerleader. </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqqDsG_SEbc3HkC1WDPJHQzoHvQZNlCTyXlL7kBQ4MQJmosXlePbh1yWe0JZAsiwXkMLN2TAyAWMsNdTnxa7Y2YtY2UckcBvpoiAM64YTcT6GvqwaIB73mnSeXbZyX9LJ0aHr2tVlJfPQCpeYGmS4k4QNNj6vAui7czQRybN7QRuVBcrJdKAa1A/s16000/000026540004.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiso6usjU1j6kto-Ko5BkgnM1Ff3-OTmw1FOiy44X1JlS67pAI48LPEHb9GWClGi8bI99XDluz8PWerAx8i7TiFf9KMJbdBXTmdhF2uBU1mJh8Kt96lTP35i4WqhhHXGM7-f437bS_1HZCqFh-dHWpszFjqlQ-id2QzfzfkKAoXcpypYBi3iFCw/s16000/000026530017.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I stopped putting a label on my emotions and thoughts, because having anxious thoughts did not mean, “I have anxiety.” I started viewing my thoughts like a song stuck in my head or clouds that will float by. You notice it and you know it’ll pass. </li><li>I started saying at least 5 things I’m grateful for every morning.</li></ul></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmwCakCST8awq7Dd73wT5MUE2Fz9rCSFd0Bsf26TYtM0-yNU6y1OXi-nzkEKXc24ZNBQiR1DdLf2w7Y4UtcfLzj2rFC80OfP1SEccqQ3dU7oCnF9Jk_EnMO-hfvC9RySwMmfWs_DOVI3CMjNNDQ-NzPEHAcW9e_yXCnY8zSivqP36qA3u4kw5JmQ/s16000/000026530027.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ_YQQzE4_CaOhWwXBvnsy0tbkgIANFAgvlXxEz7C0JLcTvkZYV3wPUiT8OGEwwaDE9AewPIYjlVAl-72FltGMhMM2Sgyys695MD1wuCWzwJfVBF_4NamdP7RyLVYaZWZxboeVJSA1Y3mtIMaeSGzaN39KfJ8QfojwxlK-NM79FVvSKaszd9H2A/s16000/Untitled-4.png" /></div><div><br /></div>I basically realized that by having self-respect, you shows others how to treat you. I’m sharing all this because these are the words I wish I knew when I had my self-doubts.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4oiwcro-N4nI3-WCoC3K9eLa_ymblvJwFy42lezwPk5kiPZ0OhHvJjHVOsfbO_-uWrimkPv_T9sdbojIUXBQpHsb3C4MH8DdL2TxnaoqisEc-qnKZ-mzNeQrLa1PDetaH9sT8RPMDqcUmCyBVKLzF2UqwpCrN9NVGZIi1mQb_gRFHk_sgFzcYrw/s16000/Untitled-1.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Before I sign off, I‘m so excited to share that I’m now the social media manager for the employer I’ve always pictured myself working for, TDSB! It feels like it’s come full circle, and I’ve made little Cindy, who thought she wanted to be a teacher, so proud!</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpM0VFJLO2PBctruYIpqg1zdG17b4rL6_AGtreY8URY7r9OtszCXYaILutuGThcoeY34bsRuLbLr5fPe-pX763BoWyCtgCM36BKbYRAKm09AdndmYY315lGUg6epLm4uulkeINHFmTz56noYvBPa6eSq0L6bcTzngHnwgifFK7RWqwMoIMkKmmA/s16000/000026540033.jpg" /></div>
</div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-20935232994616918242022-06-05T21:14:00.005-04:002022-06-05T21:14:48.173-04:00Alpha & Dillon's Gender RevealI took you guys along on Alpha and Dillon's <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2019/10/alpha-and-dillons-wedding.html" target="_blank">wedding journey</a>, so I'm very excited to share that they're now expecting a little one!!! They hosted their gender reveal this afternoon, surrounded by close friends and family. <div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajzAumCcl9-aXrpXKJAhaoQ7YhRnrAgENTejGeXVSgMzK_LZjD0eCaU5E6p0Rl3SI75ZcFHYkY6FokF_H816d6NCMkFCSlSUGrdHkBAOsGik40wQ2C0IvQc8r-3MMP8Gs_IBVVJDibQGMQeScznWxiLeY3Xjd2MimTuMqYoPkPzubZYXpSL0tiQ/s16000/IMG_5389.jpg" /> </div><div>Most of us were convinced they were going to have a little boy, so we were just as shocked as they were when we found out they were going to have a mini Alpha!!!!!</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyYR2cBh9PJnfXllQC2nSaomOxy1Ym095AKwE4DEQjQB1KLJAjP7APruC3NrIUpEgs7G13IG89nnt1sVOvWR-iHTbLFgm_WZdgbiDkyrvkXdloZX7-y3E4V9UDmfFWRYVGwscp7pPpV9krFQ7UvI2byd04jYdMj5ZYHEwQOmdzf96lllzz20K7w/s16000/Untitled-1.png" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmWmBj27FhLWI3FVv_Y3e1X35ACbw7ARrD_C854bt6Gw-4OTruPR8VwM7cq1qNpeMcgzS-qoO60a5-bSpkxN1btkH4AuOTc3dWFOCp6NipILg7AkAQK9TsywBrdFYAd2B3MNLN2NeThJ3d_RI7ggAuHLLo5385_WDrcC-_lP4GRRlLCWVeTq8dQ/s16000/Untitled-2.png" /> </div><div>I'm so, so, sooo excited to meet and welcome this new member of our squad.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYYSUwM4Gez2RQyS1FltLB7nGQi5lEg18YNVHmvFpycNljSiBbfB7m1jdaz0dAaaOKjVgczHgyR3ynTmm86JTiVVyuS-CwkDfWOsopAHBf5zp3IhY_UIbyPYVyHuFVxJnNzO11nvQRWU_3FVZJjZQgMEgHQHFP0x8LL9dIMsLAkUBrBLxwztXnQ/s16000/IMG_5504.jpg" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlu3XwtcxoLE41m53XWUZ5NsCBmKrZjRwAh6Dl8SvT6xAQiKJ3ttwRPSDs1G_9yCt1q4lOuz_YSa_xV_fFp21KTF-XL06fb_sel9_pFnUWnM4FYAydrEy4o8SBpEo8V_v6VX9eaI7Zx-V6vnak-hcKEyVM3_5UAsUchXWrZifpCiKGciyhgel9w/s16000/IMG_5512.jpg" />
<p><br /></p><p> They're going to be loved and spoiled by all of us, and be raised by the most loving, fun and supportive mom and dad!</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAlmtylS7Q22VqO8EHBIDnEit82n0q4J53NNGX9Tnsz9ndxpE3_NPmOJIEJZaTItZaFrcNU4OtkjEeDdAh8kItd_LK9X8a6yV79LPfs5V28Y1JbehCcYTeAkg_l7fPtEya3tVd95CU548GZHFzKaZoGnC1Nd9E_je65d3uhQTf7f_wrZdoTyojvA/s16000/IMG_5486.jpg" /></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-56863635255339651422022-05-12T22:20:00.007-04:002022-05-12T22:48:15.166-04:00Levi's First Trip Around the Sun<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4BHlRC0_VeQ5jOmcvLXwSmlpkVJYrTfg7AtpHO54jrtkwk8gq5DS2RcKgmh3wNXryL0I7VJtlSx9yiAgELvRHPCZoHuRbnm_XEkN47sH4g-LW95qIwYb_HEjZ7OA-GCdYe1AULzQyg7cihEcPcGoTW1MO4FMLd5tJzaIgS7SGz-6P1dEIhDL0Q/s16000/IMG_4965.jpg" /><div><br /></div><div>My nephew, Levi, recently turned one! Since his birthday falls on May 4, it only made sense that we did a space theme for his first party!</div><div><br /><p></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DwAsXfAwBrRuDxfMaClwPxb1ZkQK8cplkNv9JlCOO1fUqJwzYfA_f2RbatIJhyPXWd-D1VI4pnTJCPO7L2stzY3GQI1LLfjLoXfuXE0oFfmDaxLhLYhHDFYPH7cI0hu7CqwjBlT37k8P7vrX-855Wa3Zegbw5A9H1MlT1vPaOfOHok2TkTR0Kw/s16000/IMG_4585-2.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>It's been so much fun watching him learn, play and discover. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8euu4PbG_L-sx2Kvva5SAEi9xlkJKJKuGt2iifl6tiOIJm41rmaBHBf9Ts-wIpaLSE_92rVfUY9bjN4WvwUyDJCxIx48dozzKkHPcJ5RW3YsU4ZABZWgwNJ4UisxslW9P-NAz5Zsr-Q1gfpqu_zPS8ZjZKgdb1fapAfbD0itdMvLyXw4Xqpfzg/s16000/IMG_5037.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>He's a mama’s boy, and his sister sees him as a toy. He's curious, yet mischievous. He loves to be fed, especially bread. Wait, one more, guys! He’s giggly, and super cuddly!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-yL2Mg0ET01mZZicKTVhB63nqb-4m1iUptDTn57TTCYwN4-hZTfvti7fPVY-X5DcvRXnuiy_j59tmQrTLBWstkN-ORgpcYxbO22QulqBK7WvNrfw4ehjErhue67WnOOKA2cWs8jgSuefmnis7nokKLA_ck7N6oADTHs5Bg-__OWToe1dzKtxJw/s16000/IMG_4809.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dS5niCRzwkT2xM9lwF2QsxnSqPcNND7jZf1wLE6JjbT2rudi8vWhjEflhgysi7apLrfO9CUEW7jbJSFTeXLXMaHzeezRnY_Bm-xl03eqWsySnxkHYZzxQ89ZuxYDanJsjsxiXHdxq1QYNzZg1DQmIVpWV-IJxlgvwqr7nZ3SOMak1efGwZgygQ/s16000/IMG_5038.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And you already know that my sister always goes above and beyond for birthday parties, so we expected nothing less for baby. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGipmoWrhtec4VsZ8YyHYHzgKAujRB_rYtp-WSvuTRbzkiPxBlG2xVEXxBC7mQC86UJ0ivNHxB7JTLdfft8KlayBUrZ7TDdyKfi_zRWmBR3xhGvCL434XGCpPKW56C-Rsawe6O1rbPuqMcjeEJC-YqcXgK6JEI9k8HYwZkHwtP7OT5YtWGhsDXLg/s16000/IMG_4614-2.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>She rented out an entire <a href="https://www.joyousplanet.com/about-joyous-planet/" target="_blank">indoor playground</a> for three hours, invited over 30 babies and toddlers, booked a <a href="https://handsonexotics.com/" target="_blank">live animal show</a> (I was so hyped about the snake and porcupine!), had a wagon full of Happy Meals, served award-winning <a href="https://www.instagram.com/losvietnamita/?hl=en" target="_blank">tacos</a>, fried chicken sandwiches and nacho fries, wrapped each <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumnomnoms/" target="_blank">cupcake and sugar cookie</a> individually, handed out kites and glow-in-the-dark stars as favours, and even let us take leftover food home!</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxDUSA31WF1VBUZ6JWmikOjyonWX0_USPl4zGqwOVcYjkkyxYy6NKVEdkB2vOQaIAmGPEUU3058Jdz8WzoKa4YzFBEY7lGQYL_NK6NC9NROOVU3r4xpkRmAnoFCUZj7iMMQMnXyszhKKITDuobXdrs_skLt8k-DsZctWjtGJ-zieof6OwmKpBJQ/s16000/IMG_4871.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVTk1AgzGW-apYmQ7LMDQAqge__c4gg-isEYoNo1nXRP0f7UOIATRqdmD5AZxg3NZsXJzaQNozzaK-aMxhqVGcqWcls7yI8ApCmKnVAd8GMfCu6p0xVKyULwECySC1QXmd8GM_gnF8pRG98GG1J7QPDJHqgIOf3wchWbannb9Kz2eutHGie3Mzg/s16000/IMG_4567.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdf8rCR-Ps5rBH5tAZFeIRKZhqVFSThzS8QYkrHLPVoFDcVybCV7MXWLZvYSzeLwtTiWdPU5yMCKQytPW_k-F1ySmPYBT-o3WOZ2thTJGsZa0bYYSaRZh039BaP9c0p_7qpUH3f_FMQxhnqaRbu2ssNMBS0FYk8OE0wVzswDxAdd-8dAlOTXMS-A/s16000/IMG_5313.jpg" /></p><div><br /></div><div>Oh Levi, thank you for letting me smother you in kisses and cuddles all the time. You surprise me everyday. </div><div><br /></div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwNed0GGjZf-9Uq-7fNHhIAM7UYXx4yGweJEqtsp3fzFed04G2-1nmXl59buDBDG9VIuSG62_4QEpLZaz-meZHsp5g7b55FXXlD3DOD-ugXx4F8SjJRMcQLKlPjh85dLPMOA3plDl1-524VI2HFaX2rrhRI4YuRzPaRuHC9voo3m1xD3tzpmaVw/s16000/IMG_5327.jpg" /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIFRzZWiDKGf2jgB4uwmcFuPKoQLwCFDkepH1nB4q7iJACh0WLfRqVZaf4egK5po2J-Ls8DFFBF4NuGq-hmHUf5aYRsmpwCU6igVr-7NznyG3USoTMKTLXn55dCAZZwrdOk48HHBdOEvmThHk2GtlI-hwwCXtIt9eaYQU7v8Mf1a76qvFsqjF6w/s16000/IMG_4962.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>You were able to hold the bottle on your own as soon as you were born. You're not scared of reptiles. You figured out how to climb up the couch and stairs, before you could even stand. You always seem to know how to use your cute baby face to your advantage.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz-5rBb1-W5EZYyXaN4aD2_km1HzRobHpbE-wCM5sh0X5VcsWVhdsxDw1MHDDfDj6sjUpyOmzI4_E-qN2F5hoFBfjUWbLWf1VxmfnHpdp8VwlhVKjUYaqkqBiqun6U1Nw0B0xkkfD5OJ4gyFnJA0WtrtImMwACrFyDzdvIF0Xy03Wj2r_8AkdXQ/s16000/IMG_5275.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>You have no idea how special you are to the family, and we already know you’re going to make us be active this summer, now that you learned how to walk on your own this week...</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6BElBpSrdvl72afZWPYIhU4endWbtkMZUKkTYevC4mmrDZmhu38AQRyEbF-9E2obX7y7GDaScBc8CMoeMAweMvolP5d71rIyNcgusdfoAf1C59bo4s3xi0dMtnv7LWRx97OeEZ7gmqlrGXKZUm2llAK2EqRRhvks6W25Lv8QgSTEObkA4nuSnw/s16000/IMG_5357-2.jpg" /></div></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-48587655162395214492022-01-31T23:01:00.009-05:002022-02-01T15:59:29.484-05:00Final Days of Being 26<img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-acMgAB5no3oZSunlGjxVQ9o09jlJRl6DKLU7_Fom4AwCeMjBF36h0j0a7kvnF-Qox5Xpg0idQz--LkNFBOAogAt3Uevuda5GKViiAgvWNW8eC1d_iJRfjVH7hVVARyEbdPT5rfICfkXcGtoP2GlV-qXGo8q_ZyjdL6ri0QoyrxreqBC2LLa7nQ=s16000" /> <div><span>When my mom saw me buying a disposable camera for </span><a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2021/09/rosa-shawns-wedding.html" target="_blank">my friends' wedding</a><span> last summer, she told me she actually has a film camera buried somewhere in the garage that I could use instead.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIYta1VZUcAHV3ZbPZcfT4kkPhcbAb5Azcbyr0xYUZrOWLp4R82jbEWkAL2x7Lz01DPyWZWcl6Fq77Mwo7o6fkbsBiU0Aurb1H760uQ1jYyRlCLc2Qx-cX7gnRmSMcj_ihI6BK8NmN1uJUD3HTaF4VNjIaR4zj74IBjwfL3CAcSjqcpxK3t8MA1w=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I didn't think she'd be able to find it in time, so I ended up buying the one-time-use camera. She found it a week later and it happened to be exactly the same <a href="https://www.ebay.ca/itm/363700992303?hash=item54ae44b92f:g:hOkAAOSwhlph7TLk" target="_blank">camera</a> that I was about to buy on eBay! She said she bought it for me when I was four years old, so that I could bring it to the splash pad, but I was too young to figure out how to use it at the time.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMno4QEpzigv5nJbB-nqZollpav4RGjtY-8qQfWuR3KNlOc3YCrRkjdRSkWXKMatbIptHVP_P97JmrS30etI38K4f241s_5qhXWdT9pF3jQwIynwjd6yOjQGQptAuSb7123b1kk9C2EbaM-UC6wXxoQy__0ddSNdtjsfTefUVZ4RXhh9Nqvc8ZsQ=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was in brand new condition and has never been used. I immediately bought batteries and three rolls of <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Kodak-6033971-Gold-Purple-Yellow/dp/B002WQW8R8/ref=asc_df_B002WQW8R8/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292961583753&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17985794871757744865&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000913&hvtargid=pla-347407796826&psc=1" target="_blank">film</a> that night, and have taken it with me everywhere these last four months. </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzl6fJqqAjuqeLcsasl22b3YVlRMoQfER8SBGanR_mnBsZlpj29Xj_RBU4vYoX5Th02F2wJQwBfZl_4Nc2BbOXcfXLEdYMbYEiifYh0uz_h0IKJ9qohKYWUSw9h6YdyrL05tTW09k8ce881iSHKVxVOQN0VPtYKeSNk6z4NMPcrBaljqbx-HFTQw=s16000" /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi03tXfTI668qnG7STpubhM1Q3_4M7XTTjKYh8IjITq1ICq1GrNjlYn5-iZnIiYkcj_tKEU5mzwVGFEwzYrFbUUcjE4kgemzzRJXAINbxXgk6L2nU48xpuy5PgYfHKhln5bu-TyB27s-NnMTQ5NbFSx7ccbViL4u4OdAhMaBvGrzsR0sFDcJ9Drw=s16000" /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2pTo8DvZK4LAJaxcLECy0T54m_RvBTbZhyo5buI3tQ8GQA1A3DiK54pBFHl5OTvxoGRz_d6pPzxnoSGTy65HQCETwWKV4Cmva85x9bKVYXnM3CBDkMU2p7NbwpCr_6nfaEN-tTwS4q_uFRgHSneIlNG8vHcgLpjyHJW-JS2DtaBHGnUw2lHSVug=s16000" /><div><br /></div><div>Looking back on all these photos, I realized that I should aim the camera higher because I cut off Daniel's head in many photos...<div><br /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5Dhi_SIiZKp4cPIbxyLNJ4l113cI4_0aQsLNzH8qRVrYYYWSmoDmLzLqSU2FNvzjlhq-BKdf0tIr4wK3w502fQTsesRuIPchBgg3-l1bS1K0Q_9j8-yhQLMpBDPqckzwU_vbsvyRJbTihWCqIcRQpmCXb4iuEdxKJYIEXwiu7UZ0gkdzV5wWwIg=s16000" /><div><br /></div><div>I also realized that it was always these people<span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">—</span>not where I live or work<span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">—</span>that made me feel most at home. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPsD83oT92FIkMFyzxtKM6-3CE_jAd771iWZzilEhILy73SlACCtMFyyVpsJKB3dQ8qyg7dn9-b-GAU6BaxWQIorVLHIjNAPDQYtL64NiEyfh-ZmdaBlzx7STfQaL6yDNDSEbj6K1emdbtSsOZtNVF8CBmpZBAzX8C75D9iT4ltbY5hbGXB6hNdg=s16000" 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Now that I've experienced first-hand how tough and tiring it is, I want to share my tips to (hopefully) help someone make a good decision. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the fifteen things I think everyone should know before buying their first place.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Take advantage of the rebate. <br /></b>We were surprised to learn that we had to pay a land transfer tax for Ontario and Toronto. Luckily, we saved a bit of money with the <a href="https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/bulletins/ltt/1_2008.html" target="_blank">rebate</a> that the government offers to all first-time homebuyers.</li><li><b>Check comparables on <a href="https://housesigma.com/web/en/" target="_blank">Housesigma</a>. <br /></b>I wish I was kidding when I say that I was checking this site at least four times a day. I noticed new listings would pop up in my "watched areas" every four hours or so, and knew I had to be on top of it if I wanted to stay competitive in this market. My friends would joke that I should be my own realtor because I was so active. </li><li><b>Set aside extra money for closing costs and lawyer fees. <br /></b>Also, make sure you set aside a budget for furniture and home decor.</li><li><b>Consider online brokerages.<br /></b>We were able to secure a mortgage rate lower than what all the big five banks were offering us. </li><li><b>Calculate your future expenses with </b><a href="https://www.ratehub.ca/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Ratehub</a><b>. <br /></b>This site gave us a realistic picture of what we could afford.</li><li><b>Be ready to attend viewings during the day. <br /></b>At first, Daniel and I only wanted to go to viewings after work and on the weekends, but we soon realized that we were going up against people who were putting in early offers to the sellers.</li><li><b>Review the status certificate before making an offer. <br /></b>As tempting as it was to put in early offers, <a href="https://www.faithchung.ca/" target="_blank">our realtor</a> always told us it could cost us more money in the long run if we didn't review the building's documentation for hidden fees and issues.</li><li><b>Expect to move in later than the promised closing date if you buy a pre-construction. <br /></b>From all the forums I've read, and stories I've heard from family members, builders rarely finish on time. </li><li><b>Check for power lines outside your window. <br /></b>There are mixed opinions on this. We're not entirely sure what implications it can cause on our health, but we think it's better to be safe than sorry and knew that it may be hard to re-sell or rent our home in the future.</li><li><b>Re-consider the amenities. <br /></b>We noticed that buildings with indoor pools generally had higher maintenance fees, and knew we wouldn't fully take advantage of this amenity.</li><li><b>Check the direction(s) your home is facing.<br /></b>Lighting makes all the difference in your home, especially if you have plants, work from home or want to save on heating costs. We specifically avoided homes that faced north.</li><li><b>Research the crime rate in the neighbourhood. <br /></b>Since we're hoping to raise our future kid here, we wanted to live somewhere that was deemed safe.</li><li><b>Research the builder and property management company. <br /></b>Take the time to read the reviews on Google and Reddit. Check how many buildings they own. Read the building reviews. See if there are any alarming news headlines about them.</li><li><b>Make sure the visitor parking area is easy to access. <br /></b>Having to wait for the elevator can already be a pain, so we wanted to remove another barrier for our guests.</li><li><b>Be ready to hand over $35K the next day. <br /></b>Once our offer was accepted, the seller's brokerage expected a wire transfer or cheque within 24 hours. To avoid the unnecessary stress, I highly recommend having the liquid funds ready.</li></ol><div><br /></div><div>I hope you find these tips useful! We're still in the midst of decorating our home, but I'll be sure to share all my favourite finds.</div><div><div><p></p></div></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-51792316188331902022-01-01T21:54:00.009-05:002022-01-01T23:17:45.380-05:002021<div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXW7GlL7ltcsUV0yDF8HHoCtZ5-pdkb-WGCSwxRHe9QjLgUoyutpt85YJ2xyaM0i7ISppk47Kdv0A5RcTEXdJ_1Xmn930iw4zU4aKkkgVJRG1pFuIQK8Zdp1Yy4-DE1mkMmWBhdUSHJMSI0-IlHu23YXcWSgGvVCuBBp6T_9kChbi-LWOPrHYgAA=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Daniel and I really thought we were going to keep it low-key on New Year's Eve, until my sister invited us to join her and her cute lil' family at <a href="https://www.canadaswonderland.com/events/winterfest" target="_blank">Winterfest</a>, and <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2021/10/halloween-par-tea.html" target="_blank">Sarah and Adrian</a> invited us over to their place to countdown together!<div><br /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2w1u7YsV2oDKRS-FI8yYxFYNKWujK5zVqtnnkoNEyCbvOcOejHYTE9oJIxRfIBqer1LY5p5ZldQxhOvH1rfN9iCUsRtkU8LG-jn64Q2u1sbNCgbvIa98yxe9jtCfEAP1mwX9i7LzcFRidZYcAW42fVg0lCOTjL9DQNKy9bb6alAsSlShgIv7UVw=s16000" /></div><div><br /><div>I haven't been to Canada's Wonderland in years, and haven't visited during the winter before either. They've really transformed it for this season, which made it feel like you were at a mini <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2019/10/my-first-time-at-disneyland.html" target="_blank">Disneyland</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjheqpMEoSybzkHg6rSuYxpI4zr0yNthBpMMLtQbHV2aY4IDYQvkz9ep0R02tVjpmzLwoUzBto5XVbW81M1RWcti3yTFpfxpSPx4M8n3Ggvf4N1MNrSuM3c5nkvXsnyyag6X8SqXNmAbgRKkDtZ7fz7IMNzbLt2XFq-ueNgF8Yvph4MWg22dzMDSQ=s16000" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSOMsE6PNWisulug4Fplq9zeR3jasCA2W01W0DA3LTh6c9OoY31FDZSrKXQrJJjcC2G62N7I2oEcTyzsvEYoBjsxAm-TnefRXkrgD9j4e9TqGtAJ9x5ygQTWah-77Ak-M7o2AFR9qjYwVucJruzKwRbthBJsdY3uqJTnzfeeTpbhLDdrrhcjngLA=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>My niece's face lit up when she arrived and was so stoked to go on all the rides and take photos with all their light displays and decor. We even saw Elsa! </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi7pRIbUmQaokpXPaifXzdTr92ssFYclgbBb6VeBKWNGx14v_rPfQunSCi7XSn2P-tHYJfZIV8Foa6QL2S08hOc1tZix5XU2h5qG5B35yzC6Z5DShzjPusG8GHIxhigA6nUkFA1A-4foHGplBo0j0c4OBkcswHj5LB0dmSsm6RnZAiG9shbUFxkg=s16000" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9powUlDaHyLnF0twKI3ftgIN-v3HhAPeTq0ZnAz38d6Ucg6x5objROxReyXxJHJ2A_0UfgG3eONju2HTlsFFiceAvo8niCQDlbGXUKijR2GAQMX5QSJ6ddVPqc2BdQuhBzENsBSWxgaCgp9k-8EbRbBYbbZW_pdy9oPltW7rUQXBcvm8NvrQdJg=s16000" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhkaNQrqQsTEdQ08lFlikPdl7Pnx9VbxbDbjbqCDodCke25zZZdfGV8xBb0EIBkpth0uwtXVO7DqLyQJepS9H6EuzSSUnXXWcwdOzcQHxt-doo7bIQKKqlQgR-IVwMNi-u4KpxOSIHRXAX-7MtS1BC3NOoPp7E_L0HzjqdfKQ7pL9RfV9oF9GoiA=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Every now and then, a small band would walk by us and Mya would stare at them in awe and bounced up and down to the beat of their drum. I love how she gets excited about the little things.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq89z5JBBjyDM8fOsvwflMrZBTTP_OvzDrQa8FqbhZpPsvvvy_nB6jpqg_pOIfR2q7rjj1TkOApuqhtJPcXmx7TwdBOeLxzneEg3jYq_iUjiuTA_YGBHuvAKPXWErjDV3f_poS6JyPSWUt2bNLa8P3iBNq9GkZ_rrDb4QMwgwWm_MBTC6krnYYjw=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty sure this will be the last age where I can carry her like this because she's already half my size!</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxxoytWQpxK4kxM7Ig3VL5VqL_uXuc2RfP8sCKQP0rdGkd6ENYH_UM2sbJFmq-G4N6Jtc9ztm1mNj9W9Go3-WY_bbagiDAPO_mcNi8ztZLLlcI1ea8r2SYDhemoTtrwwoPGQTQ9xMAh7AYLth8ja1bDDDst14dIZZm89QJEZtI-6c0gMa2wKgL_w=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>You already know we couldn't leave without getting their signature funnel cake. We were also surprised to see that they sell churro donuts now! </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxY4MQbWaa9FgExTwlVw_CePLPOG5ixxmNcqoy2dy19UvPPRD-4rFS0cUS_CES6Zc7-f2CQn9jBHk1JBl-WhvheIS_tIXGChinVXh5sf7AiDRaaILwP-lhf5ABwFmbXrxCf3JvxuWN6Xiscg9RhOZ_1XLPPfNZvlif3Q8p_JYZRsmoKo9OI5ra8w=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>We spent the rest of the evening playing board games at our friends' place and popping two bottles of champagne at midnight.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjR_R4yaCBMVqfbs8HMApl5NkDFNLnLhwj3IM9_Gyco04Id8CZg3JzWLemORBH5hOJWU-SlPRITijsYOrsBZ_zDFTPZx-Ef6CW3nP8Ml-9usl-HcgDoeXcfM-XqpzKchaXV3l-RfSUJNQxDykZuTKxgF1F2GgBiCMjfl4BlEjlygODFGaOR8w69tg=s16000" /></div><div><br /></div><div>As I look back on this past year, I feel incredibly grateful for the health of my friends and family and for all the exciting opportunities. I've had my share of breakdowns, but also breakthroughs. I learned to be more kind to myself and also realized that the amount of extraordinary things that happen in life really depends on what you choose to focus on.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcCExzSVCJBlos-BwMqFlMrceMjyOPjfOxHzlD4ljZVODYn_WmPZKNn4r29P2sbOAlqwel3WIBKs1su0AD2g9x4AjkYm-SMT3aQkNFOXGdMNT8VPqXpwdug8MzFLhjOVSIWPzSoBbD2yCt8glo_vdtGB1Xn5KGcGDc3udyVtKlACkEhfl5bgvkNw=s16000" /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>And with that said, I can't wait to see what 2022 holds and to bring you guys along on my adventures! Also, here's baby Levi having fomo, while we were out prancing in the cold last night...</div></div><div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="884" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4_hHyiv7JjibRRyHzQxt2Uk9ei8lKBa5q3E89Uf3YZZLb63R_4pRnAo1WhB4RtG5AtIuRD5bOEPiFHasTQNO5a_G5eP0b0B25PvsN7Qhw6136KR-9Hvnp9neUQAjoyAUHWHqz2dv3kO3RWwmUfC-xVJOgwV9dTEbTRZMTnkYcSJI9hgnnJ42KPg=s16000" />Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-44931774647662930862021-11-07T21:48:00.007-05:002021-11-07T22:23:36.101-05:00Four-ever Wild<img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7iPvg5g_CsqZ1Cksijw1YQ8tdFPGh7f0ehvbi6aWMs3XMiyX3DTP9kS8ZW8V0uBl34Qajn54ze1tniAheBNUCZkOIaYagfdnC_PcQrQCnZvxTSt1I5rbfa5FVbmUMNVnA13JXQxYKGg/s16000/IMG_3964.png" /> <div>This morning, we celebrated Mya's 4th birthday at <a href="https://www.jungleland.ca/kids-indoor-playground-vaughan.html" target="_blank">Jungle Land</a>!</div><div><div><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-jZwFLUlCFt1oo6IEt5viVd0Ietz5tRCqkO99E9hfwuR_if5bZ1KOxPmyxLVDP8XeuCJAGDqTei4UUAF53v_x2LhSy9KxuteJUyB40HvAT9yBZqYgQZAV9DxXGK6K0kG7uVJiFxzGg/s0/IMG_3761-2.jpg"/><p><br /></p><p>At this point, I feel like all the kids have high expectations for parties thrown by my sister. She rented out the giant indoor playground for us, had a photo backdrop, gave out play-doh sets as favours, ordered a four-layer birthday cake, made sure we were full and hydrated before we left, and even remembered to make candy shish kabobs.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77RPVqZMIkvw7kyNkUh9l4bNV8AaCa-MH_LUI8YXsxXwOvCdB-3bOrajSJZI3J-zskDr0xzRshLtQs2iPr-F4bPLXJCtkh8Ij4hgTSxzvXXhaxkeCUlmDwErj8SwGHdq7qPqo3ugogQ/s16000/IMG_3841.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1k2CSU03vTd6cFM2PaM1wCRiK7gY04WhCph6SA-hkRumHNBqeNuuibAt3X_NmQMOdxvAnP6r5Cg3bijuyYzv-qHvnftO96c0NkwZjKOC3OKnitvfLvFktV2PmbwMsLoZk9SBW4SWDg/s16000/IMG_3925.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>This was also the first time we had my 6-month-old nephew join in on the fun! He was so good the whole time, and made sure his sister got all the attention she deserved.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2axM2EEnPJx_YdfllPMnXVQ1-2R3XelPYLYiuMeHGaPzS9BrI2Eo0M5ZXDPxq4pvKPBxxwBMbXuxl0zDTotnEs6lbYQoZAdCROn1BLDXq9Qmw_TF1OQJof66Ni9RBBhQDzc7-X-8IEw/s16000/IMG_3932.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>I could tell my niece was having the time of her life, and so did the adults!!</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVvmSqRG6Zhjx2FH1zfIM8PH0pZDJNlU5WMvlT0CCH5dz3zoZRb0EI3iqLPViaKr87jQ2ERNPAmTvF2WZDAgLga1srdk-euc5N8-HIn_F06Ra9ftM7nYlHcxhqA_j3DDNB2nhmg7qDg/s16000/IMG_4086.png" /><p><br /></p><p>It's been so much fun watching Mya grow up and try new things. She's now speaking to us in full sentences, has food preferences, can zip up her own coats, knows how to apply nail polish, uses the washroom all by herself, rarely drops food on her clothes, is able to trace letters and numbers, recognizes landmarks in our neighbourhood and continues surprising us with how independent she's become.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVneL-UGmD1i0V2MRjcg5mnrOlmBxxz6knIPD3TcQ0XlbObYHT5qzLIYqixKTV8jqbOT-sFZHhVfIL_vT9i6W2-_bhEa_0PNy7Y3SlarT0Mma_k_r7qifi4pef5TiQHswOPZEK0mKLwA/s16000/IMG_3982-2.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>It's never a dull time with this girl, and I swear we're all better for knowing her. As much as she is watching and learning from us, she doesn't realize she's taught us the most important lesson of all—to be kinder to ourselves.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQVDDVwruJdiEzKOVU-ONJjANFrwRzW6ubR99fCpN3mGSvT2pzfWyqKJT2rBPi-UC6HlXHW8Yt8dyyGlhfrhnXEFss1s1owpE-Bq78XLiz5TPMamNN4rEcV3JZNdFoZeBTNVIZhv7pQ/s16000/IMG_4009.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>We love you more than you'll ever know, Mya! Wishing you the happiest birthday!</p><p><br /></p></div></div><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1mrQ9YuO3zIXsJtS1mBGdcrm65QClJ8fOLTrwvqB3okAlQ-TlEwBRnTFfSZB50DooyUJC_Mw1DEGMVLwkPNnyXaeWajkOBi9F5h3u7Pi43Ah4-twCcLG7Nrk-MG-uJ1pJ1OFMbLpuQ/s16000/IMG_3965.png" /></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-54680291444338640362021-11-01T23:24:00.001-04:002021-11-02T00:42:28.273-04:00Seven YearsIt's crazy to think that I've been with Daniel for most of my 20s. What we have must be something special because he basically took up most of my prime years. All jokes aside, I can't ever think about him without realizing how lucky I am to call him mine.<p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSChkxlWolrLCRRj26sbisCQr4TzXpllAid0VGtu-DIn_oYTgsO5EXayq9NBqfHmaYg41aYkhwFO2gBer7_CcWfRD8vCz_F78fERK3CBxFqd97K6nZnPkzGiTO-EaidUYas8tXGm9bDw/s16000/IMG_7689.png" /><br /><p><br /></p><p>He's always there hyping me up, celebrating my small wins, pushing me to rest more, reminding me to check my mirrors while driving, and the list goes on. Sometimes I wish he saw the light in himself like the way he sees it in me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for always making me feel seen, heard, appreciated, worthy and loved, my suga. I can't wait to sleep with you—facing away from each other and with our butts touching—every night!!!</p>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-40485897743743847432021-10-31T22:31:00.003-04:002021-10-31T23:02:10.638-04:00Halloween Par-Tea<p>This past weekend, Sarah and Adrian invited us over to celebrate Halloween at their new place! It was so much fun to see what each couple dressed up as this year.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9ZAiGHlyaLjSpUFEyMi-sS04_3eVVIZG6MpQ3uZSIXsjO_XsjtOTh6BctaqkHMJOkSX6AjRh5smVlha7DPhTvwTBdkpXdNPeZ0iysPOg-cjkYzkRUEYDqSJBORrfRfW21tq3D86YSA/s16000/IMG_3535-2.jpg" /><br /><p><br /></p><p>I actually got the idea for our bubble tea costume from my friend, Maddy! My three-year-old niece liked the idea so much that she started telling her friends she's going to be dressing up as a... tapioca. My sister had some explaining to do when the other moms started texting her. LOL</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoDkxR-NbICJVlLY2U5vFuHCGEHYf2dIJ6qMp5XowbCCYk_kCiklnfKHK1rKBpIIRxA66woMPHjGiK2wPlsDyvPfNBN8cHiHZWrJFfIpSDtFOKsQ5Lpwm3Sh3C0oXjRM0HnKpXCkOzA/s16000/IMG_3515-2.jpg" /><p><br /></p><p>We brought over homemade dishes, devoured <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bitesize.boutique/" target="_blank">Sarah's desserts</a>, and played games that were inspired by the wildly popular show, Squid Games.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKfn1MUohxhNKA77mHYF8o2Naxox4hz5-6jpxUjvHNTdlTNDgeVkPaTcwUiCBq6TqQdJeizzwvMSDdOnQon0KdMvE-QF4yOybr8Fw1ozodQeUGzW4h79QKqRs8GUWVJ4yKTNB0TFNZg/s16000/IMG_3653-2.png" /><p><br /></p><p>And there's no better way to end off this year's Halloween festivities than to go trick-or-treating with these wild ones tonight. I also can't get over how cute Daniel's twin nieces looked this year too. It's crazy how quickly they're growing up!!</p><p><br /></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtx2awLDm1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:800px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtx2awLDm1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; 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overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtx2awLDm1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Char & Mads (@char.and.mads)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-33766752343702515932021-10-26T22:13:00.009-04:002021-10-27T13:17:18.206-04:00New Chapter<img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNCyEGzfC9muLbvv3muRny5wEccuo1W4ECl0AKOgVW-ZgjvtDoJ9BJjkpje_r23QXei1nugIr8BdCiRnqIJO551ZbVKX3FOY55GRARJS6L0qUWh0hJlhzMmgkPa5h9ZRVEfn2oJ4Lbw/s16000/IMG_3377-5.jpg" /><br /><p><br /></p><p>Hey guys! I know I posted less than usual this past summer, but now I can finally catch you up on everything. </p><p><br /></p><p>Daniel and I started condo hunting back in March. We’ve been dreaming of owning a place together since the early years of our relationship, so we aggressively saved up for it as soon as we landed our first full-time jobs. We had no idea how much time and energy would be involved in this entire homebuying process. I felt very scatterbrained and knew that I wouldn’t be able to articulate everything well on here at the time.</p><p><br /></p><p>We viewed close to 40 condos, switched realtors mid-way, lost to five bidding wars, wrote personal letters, reviewed more than a handful of status certificates and consulted eight different mortgage brokers for the best rate.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the middle of all this, I felt like it was time to make a career switch after holding the same position for nearly four years. If we weren't attending a condo viewing, I’d be tailoring my job applications in the evenings. </p><p><br /></p><p>During these last six months, there were days I felt defeated and doubtful, but there were also days I felt incredibly grateful and grounded. I soon realize that if I wasn’t happy with my current state, I’d likely be unhappy when I reached my goals. </p><p><br /></p><p>I started prioritizing my wellness again and finding joy in the seemingly small things, like reading outdoors during sunsets, having late night pad thai with my cousins on a random Tuesday, playing in the sandbox with my niece, challenging myself to run 20km every week, picking fresh peaches and plums from the garden, sitting and eating gelato on the sidewalk curb and finishing one book per week. I also started saying the same affirmations that <a href="https://people.com/style/jennifer-lopez-stars-in-new-coach-conversations-youtube-series/" target="_blank">JLo</a> would use, and taking Oprah's advice of coming up with five things I’m grateful for every morning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Before I knew it, everything started falling in place six months later. I started my new job last month, got the keys to our condo this month but most importantly, continued keeping up with my self-care ritual and learned to enjoy the ride!</p><p><br /></p><p>We're SO excited to host our first Christmas dinner for our family this year!</p>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-32437136105955854662021-10-12T15:00:00.002-04:002021-10-12T15:34:51.906-04:00Most A-peeling Man<img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmZLm3siZ0X6DeYcRgOsJEFHoeUdwyjlz5N19j-BAmoUGXycPtU2brHWxJnP8XA1x66y7vYNnhKTHInVN6V5HPnPx_UpyKdXY1l9qhPIG0ywYYTbzd3THqqoZ48bujcbZQukczjk6Mw/s16000/IMG_3194.jpg" /><div><br /></div><div>In keeping up with our annual tradition for the last four years, Daniel and I visited an apple farm last month!</div><div><br /><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirYM-aw93rtcbfnQb4vnO7qxjS0K0-R4IAzV2qvouSAOm7UAj4TwMC4hm-BEiy4rMmUosHntgD6OHatD_QYGReMjVYrrpWTwgCH0PeuppqA8f8cp6zsXbbueT4dcXml-mF_LvqBxFBA/s16000/IMG_3184.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUstpRKH0bqgW3aSIBTUMG53CzjHE9g-eb-WWNG1IUs013-hHP0J-lgC1LX3eski-CmllN4RBIFyt_-XME4wgzuw02hYYmSEU_z6TjvLzoW-WexiEv8-jlhlw1BlMGpK4FXzf9s0Btw/s16000/IMG_3171.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This year, we decided to visit <a href="http://www.albionorchards.com/" target="_blank">Albion Orchards</a> for the first time and this place exceeded our expectations. They had reasonable admission fees, plenty of apples, small crowds, and sold delicious butter tarts.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxdylmEahPkZEZEWOwKT8h6SUPBCFKQmN3MovyFKN_NGWxCt9Sb2J46nDHkLrVMizzu9FMP3mWJRdckWxAbndjws8OO4DX00O88V9Gs7SiMaVtbTfpAKIzqoQeGgSfaJFq7pwPFOC8A/s16000/IMG_3168.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Good thing Daniel reminded me to bring gloves, but it looks like he forgot to pack his own and was shocked I didn't bring him a pair. <i>Boy what! </i>On the other hand, he did remember to bring his paper towel roll to wipe down the apples he wanted to snack on.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_D8aWZqnQ-2FVhI1_rpGo6UpWXpxv6q7pjZ9tkKrLf30I6RFTBIeQKStLOzM6EqTuABJ6ve_qvCMLVGUJuBI4Q7NFgUpC4MtvmQeBt2Isey9ITGP34iqKJ0DeRMf0klioXDR89NkXQ/s16000/IMG_3209.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUovweKddFe-WlWSPtJR-qVIwp4sH2hUFHBqiLE3IazAApGUEfgxsVoOijcrTGp3XJ9_HefI65cyq_NWEqT9tKSQwCWMqvF-x9Fxljv8Vem68-9vTzBIK2dwKiehTnX_dXld3VUc7qng/s16000/IMG_3196.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1hkMagB1aMunUlrtQm-vo1hDKt70E5rnrpBrgKl50d2-tuuyl33iioTPLfXr47p13JFrl5l5QnCFnvkzZ7dh_L0o_EdT8YCrPGT41PTo0TDVZz5RclQgajKuyVq5XzgJZl7Sv8NM7Q/s16000/IMG_3197.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>It's been a while since I brought out my big camera on our dates, so I spent more time playing around with my camera than picking apples. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9NPxLhqjuqKXFVDSxfCTetBjg0X47G9WgYS2bVmqjXILu6RreSpoCwWLu7tmilpNADvuUEnrmcco12pl-02oOJ__7mwjc2uQkIRSwTOcO0zWi0Iv0u7FYzA_vd3eoUeLzYhghER0Bg/s16000/DSC_0012.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile, Daniel knew what he was coming for.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqU-sO2fLyHxRsmAZH5QLiclRFInLOmAchMU2Fk-jbw76Bq2Od_hWfut1TLyKF-aQBE0UafTgKRI37sfBxmqh8e8-FGQUl0b70son-EwOtB2z1qmCh3ygJdcd4cu-M2QJcImXbsztbzg/s16000/IMG_3221.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I also thought it would be a perfect opportunity to get a new headshot for my LinkedIn profile, since I was starting a new job the following week! The wind wasn’t co-operating with us though, so there were A LOT of outtakes...</p><p><br /></p>
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB6Ry_TADgU_grdvy5r9J85zCYR7rtom3LZiJpRX6q2DJ8GXd2KwsPi-Yc4dlGvcqnpKhZYecfXS9pXQ_68FbIRJIZrZ3dP1hGn0RcTJGtdocbIL2UFwN2ixeeBcvs6Y_h7ZR3CxPBA/s16000/DSC_0050-3.jpg" /><br /><p><br /></p><p>We celebrated my new milestone that evening with dinner at <a href="http://ferrobarcafe.ca/" target="_blank">Ferro Bar</a> and dessert at <a href="http://booyah-inc.com/" target="_blank">Booyah</a>.</p><p><br /></p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlnDY8e-A_hCSg6WEMMHnluyWWyLGLtK-C6AK-GltDhNsB1MPn7lzxzFqKfG7TdrsQzmQ5qS4qkH9m-DqlFJqFLorNPJ5OY4AVV0X-yvszKNMKuF1RxBgqfWiZPthASNBOO89BHF6Ig/s16000/IMG_3231-2.jpg" /><br /><p><br /></p><p>I'm hoping to give you guys a big life update later this month - stay tuned!!</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZucHJKTNXIKzhl6cHzkLRL5oUwHd7rym2IpJDCaTR9Nxeazpfniskn4lF-MRMlHTf4iVBPUfoCwk9FAMDvZQsABo8_vZlMudFedGdlE6ehNwa0TbVROUBSBGXHAGp0He6kMkqru3rog/s16000/IMG_3191.jpg" /></p></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-89925243719499514192021-10-03T23:00:00.005-04:002021-10-11T22:39:09.798-04:00Alpaca Farm<img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisq63zVTTDS8GD7adlbIuEn6WZmNenhOwvgKgAq5d5RHoXDxT4Vm9mQUekFQFghYQLoNcSJd6GDlLOAbGW08HwcQNxvEVYxRFO8CYu1YUzk3x3BPtvQsQwspuMcqRv81QYT7YGQapVHA/s16000/IMG_8829-2.jpg" /><br /><div><br /></div><div>Last month, Daniel and I stayed at a cottage with a couple of friends for the weekend and visited a nearby alpaca farm!<div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMYm1CI2YwxwXENnrnVsspK3a05-RKYVtZoK_vWZbmw7g2czLWLSnXRBo7XYzowJIFu9eeAXcNbX9eXR94aJJVEv3DX3H__0qMDtHweNIj_oQlbtoMQsy8GMUWQ9tbHIipn5ogf9S2Q/s16000/Alpacas-2.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was our first time being near alpacas, so we had no idea what their temperament would be like. The farm had a handful of alpacas to choose from and we think we lucked out with Rosie. </div><div><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQAej3LNyRWEMZZVQLGz0YgwytbQBFBYV0YftwC_PDxeEpMv0KsobhSO_-4lHrYga8mcoe7N9bPG5UXBXRhI602whw_-zHQjbO0IAWb2Ho6iql6yauPaUzC4x17V1hpoOBg-Zp5hXMg/s16000/Alpacas-5.png" /><div><br /></div><div>She wasn’t even bothered by the constant camera in her face and even “smiled” for some of the photos! She was so chill, allowed us to hug her any time and calmly walked the whole trail with us. </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3-Y3AppLw_3KY_XcZ6RTeCJTZxjWjWGK6svbI9c0kC7ay0Ba98fY2Ix5T4JM6-1jnRpxN0_MJm6gM1VzB-1HAAMPHNfoOZkQ2UdwNUAFYnCe_Qh2iOuDQ-DPKsDt_hjtkIMm-HXgGw/s16000/Alpacas-1.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>At one point, I almost wanted to keep her as a pet because she was so obedient and I knew my niece and nephew would be just as obsessed with her.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCOPITZ8mN1aVKZXiZR0O-ChFlFMjHXNI_u2v_mkYBswFTHzLkDtmllAXpmzMWvNgbskalN4VvnMUQDC8YqGz3hFolbJ1-YHkZilRFbQrN96Sdi8fmoc5lHMLlj3mInaYo99d4e2Hh6A/s16000/Alpacas-3.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>We had the chance to feed them afterwards, pet other animals on their farm and ride a donkey! If you get a chance to visit Chatsworth, I highly recommend spending an hour <a href="https://www.airbnb.gy/experiences/2632506" target="_blank">here</a>!</div></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-64034952275246764712021-09-19T12:34:00.007-04:002021-09-19T15:47:20.656-04:00Rosa & Shawn's Wedding<img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkf1BOnl7l1NTHvZl0eeOWyqz-YqHx6oiNZyeGXLtOMvZYjvK7GfMZ_tzN8WovolbBIa2d3FE12_DhaDw_19jUpFCyxekQGjNqHCneHmUfWl39HFizZf2R-F8wHx_phwGUj6nBEX7qag/s16000/000007390017.jpg" /><br /><div><br /></div><div>From the <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2020/08/the-tee-rrific-proposal.html" target="_blank">engagement party</a> to the <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2021/08/rosas-bridal-shower.html" target="_blank">bridal shower</a>, Rosa and Shawn officially tied the knot this summer! Daniel and I attended their intimate wedding ceremony in Niagara last month, surrounded by their close friends and family. </div><div><br /><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkJ96ycQiflrrvz7CuBLh59oVMd2cTCyfs0mbYVP8Bwv7FWz8yEDpdPghO5Tj6equDMkNzo7hvNUVqzKhs3M5pZqCNhLeml3VeVglMzrYLMJSeN9mrqVuFsNLq92YuQGr0Y3U-QuksA/s16000/000007390013.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSOU5v_-hFAFwjZiWdbfXOm_H5ipcBXiFVa_JCBrB5_h26s7Uc0LwHBWsX0JdHT5DdMZBOVqsnmkDvNn2_KmSK_wE6RX72xiZorXRhligwVDO_ueAC_7ljBssDeu8cK3mhxmmJZoWGQ/s16000/000007390016.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>With Rosa's great taste in design, and Shawn's great taste in food, there's no doubt that we would have a great time. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_IHbFzymIQJQ5zRaRGpC2kldxSMyL5q_UUl2AIALmXqMdklsRDQM2aIOJkWtCkKSRUIehV4dMSgQKhCmr7ij4ibgNHANV-sMS3zQht149Reut0gXfjrzL6NRR4we4xirg5RkJEqxng/s16000/000007390021.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzu_77s6NRrSFmoUn_ZgeBnMEwVZ543EsI6enn5qX5-Dhdht1dYVOYqyC0-IOhE_Lar3WSWZ2c8T4AvgML36foPP4YpUoWZJhnbzQMp5QiUgheDEpQYDZ-XTID4AwhCAZ93esFAUkBgQ/s16000/000007390005.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0sIt9wnUtrDyArGjA08uEYCWdLQb3ObFwlR87L2_4oXdIyMLm65q5hx_0nYtyudl6JqEHR8IT8LVXuSlHdKoH_qGlNttiTaVvKrvj9C-NHw0O1PZhNjDKHMwvqMRJYyvv7NCLUQaPA/s16000/000007390001.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Looking back, there were so many highlights, like their tearful vows, first dance, signature drink, ramen bar, and heartwarming speeches.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnNdtWS2Rh7oNmn3GTVETiobYh534ppxr_rKErK2ZaiDLSH_jEgq0DT4fx9o_QMztNlfqBj4vvNTFN-vpznFwLM_X9s19qAc1JsWYMLW1ReGxC9w4MMh-wvGWK4ihMXUmcyUNVK6Xrg/s16000/000007390010.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQA4K7yWeo3vrFYRVjUGrmXinhyphenhyphen5TI3W4ez6KuS3g4lm4lm1BIEwmHhV9cgwhkXrfb3JUs5pJcCA6SQaeZK198Ud9XFjfcQU0p1XCuJChR-v6kSY6j_grKADh2DbxIpWfHRe6QdSTtw/s16000/000007390007.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Similar to <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2019/10/alpha-and-dillons-wedding.html" target="_blank">Alpha and Dillon's wedding</a>, I only brought along my film camera, so that I can be present.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPtul4JnM8Rcdz2784u9iUM_P3IPXn1UogKTyS7dERo2iX2Zw3S_u37fr6Lka9LeRPmSEAG0dhFWa-j7M3mL-SRMLiosAL8facc93Ow05k976sCpofA9aNfWVWuYwSZP7_-Hk99mMZg/s16000/000007390014.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV132Hpg0f6LzDLcupDkj4GUeqpbYcWScDtNeqAgCCfBy7ezELnd6soHcplW8N74v9kEcHEN47qKvoZcYK-r1JSOrRvwxfK7U3_qB0k-AIB01GYGKutyCzYZSYDLW0kcZi_6z2DkocmQ/s16000/solyounited-3.png" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaz2hsZ0gdrd77WRJNIj4Of6v00Q48I1biEhQb7TdyQmG24en9o41aw8_WPXkXwCCuWQ4RaMuDn14coeJ97pIOnsbELBTtSoL4HnY2RfrGfuP9rk61BZ2I-VNtQnpit6AQxRAd-Wi9rQ/s16000/000007390008.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmRUxy5JE_9YuIpUSqsx1XkMcCdTB_qQsoTwatuO39xz_VDXndlz4NrKsUnPE2Ly3SNF9QGsOdSAOeMIcHD2i8reGHs4Xyc6Sb6ZVV0XOvlS-eOxmBgz1_X9oTH2AT2_D0CN7hz7-TQ/s16000/000007390015.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And thanks to my friend, Peter, for stepping in to capture the special moments I missed when my roll ran out, like when Shawn and his groomsmen broke out into a dance after the bouquet toss.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey0htGmGretGkkrX_8fFwP87ztDn_n-qX9bomacj-hTeN4xWvqHo-1Y6znH2oO0OR4DxcQaa33OBrVJMTfL0yQHn9ab3V9eqGHtJoDfpecMF_OTDtBXUJy5Pm8IGUPgrj5LkRIKzcXw/s16000/solyounited-21.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwT6nVuusLUgQV2N3bXHG2xi8e_6TEbK3_058PeKy2rYbrXlorpbQ070qvSXkT9LYEYvFLhCElYGEyvNN34GozdlRQ9H4pCWXE_4ZM2ijoqymexVMN3WvdNUSs_PVqwqaddPGsGXKuA/s16000/solyounited-3.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Speaking of the bouquet toss, I found out afterwards that you're supposed to get married within a year if you catch it or it's considered bad luck in their culture. I always told Daniel that I can't play frisbee because I'm not good at catching. Who would've thought this would work in my favour now!</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienwej2DQvO-QjlbIrpzVLzrrxcCHoxrFMW0hVDM1DNc8IstmFdiF0SRCaBlRzIPNZQUCoBuKHujyE5zqV2H3NOGinZWPC9Xv-2b6MLIqQ4y4whvHglUxAxcOtWC0mWcztLG39lIjdTQ/s16000/solyounited-1.png" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I can't imagine a more perfect partner for each of them. Anyone that has met Rosa and Shawn can easily see their chemistry and compatibility. They always push each other to strive for more and hype up those around them. I can always count on them to give me the pep talk I need, whether it's swinging that golf club or asking for a raise. </p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhea_p72cIq9bQoj97ooS4Vb4O3swvukLw9QIsrz76U5LyCa4A4LzE1FyK60PmXdWn1H4zCbtbZW2g47qr7P7gukkkxw-YasQ0DUUnLJYYN-iRhqrj6Uk7m0OVdwTJHZtKj2-wEcDNb-Q/s16000/000007390018.jpg" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Congratulations, cuties! I have so much love for you two, and think you both deserve the world! Wishing you lots of love, happiness and hole in ones.</p><p><br /></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiT_s-sJYeFqtpL-SNUG_1qixWGTG309c8ISgofjaN6p7DGAUU3Lx3ixr8cvLfpjbjDWcRTXQHWgTQz2lFC9o60JrfcpWDX6R_yFGzmYGnd-eSIUs8LVidv-xbU3B9qE-lPn1DYaUhxA/s16000/000007390020.jpg" /></p><div><br /></div>All b&w photos by the talented <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterxtreme/" target="_blank">@peterxtreme</a>.
</div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-90345834290733088772021-08-09T21:08:00.003-04:002021-08-09T22:51:04.344-04:00Rosa's Bridal Shower<img border="0" data-original-height="784" data-original-width="1175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaNra4-Wmv571kwNoe_NSK1a_IJKFcLca-ZbRZU6pPY5y2DR-B6XOdOkHhDvMuMyfOi7LKg9VYPVK07V7bKv4JQH2qR1CmEuC-NDeF2MtjBEm9LNa1ZjOmdVeFiljMo9f2azoSgEJVw/s16000/IMG_2924.jpg" /> <div>I can't believe we are only a couple of days away from Rosa and Shawn's wedding! This past weekend, a small group of us showered the bride-to-be with love and gifts at her boho themed bridal shower.</div><div><br /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXPPqgUf-KEFQEpPY9CBjI5mXDSadEuvQCP188W_V4e7r2Z9yLj5tOhuq1816g-YsBcECCLvChj_yWHIyfzoTphKeFGp5VRLaxalhrQqNtUuNBoMAMO0ZmDBZe688vKRimGxnVtAlag/s16000/IMG_2619.jpg" /></div><center><small>The beautiful cake was made by my friend, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bitesize.boutique/" target="_blank">Sarah</a>!</small></center><div><br /></div><div>We hugged, mingled, danced, laughed, toasted and cheered. You can easily see how much time and love her bridesmaids had put into the planning, from the intricate florals to the overstuffed personal charcuterie boxes. Here are some of my favourite moments from the day!</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTkzxOlyoWd3lP2v-Cwcf8LX2z1ZG3Cma7X2539m1PBMdYfCq8IYSm6ocA575tV0zKxd4HH8pswPOWh9Z1xms_WGNiEnPm4BkMpJKthBN49iq5Drapu0wqHQikn0NvI5B-NndVdpWTQ/s16000/IMG_2481.jpg" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2q5fMPoLH3IuuSFXYkjKVUki_3iHViBCZt6mhRkT_QFau0-bJt1XZPYEcjiE0KWrwijF55hcFFXFRLvSd2VCeri4gWHQAg-De7fmdsgKzZhv3Xy3xX9CYvl4lACxLOH_qHteLvOnUdg/s16000/IMG_2608.jpg" /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLkEjM8LvufVepaYt0fhyLu2g2Zz8A4L3sSgGWKfFYr5MNjzoL7EY8JmQO-lJBu-TLGvwUUj-fLA3Nu7K-uBNufToWp3F446nlENT9gugxB9ExA7PZVYnoWVV7D_-W7DYhQfmUJD5jQ/s16000/IMG_2721.jpg" /><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9mE8k5KIg6msjHGxn2u3E3EZp4w6a1U2AKFd8MkCft4Iu2A1G3sC_gjQbPJhfNxi-amBG2u5mJsUE7YdxI_GmfFhDBjW78wEeZLHL6kMLQeuSo8LhbqCX1fzmnfGMt7sKCGbg-SJcg/s16000/IMG_2589.jpg" /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfKrC-txgdvbMDP9HUUxBT-upRZMJKRT_iBPYAcdtFPxNL95dK6j37_VtOYJnRdMP9OWyTDjcZrMmywpXZV8oszGb7aSyTkEmffKZIOwOym5XJjDCTgaoHFBr9Vx4CK22zurQnE3FEg/s16000/IMG_2774-2.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01Y7zImKDwXvmLmqDgGlrYMg7Z07vA03lrPtykzlm-DdGcTfgZ2ROKJV7Rm3CH6e8kyH_n6VafncaoBmDVXpcbAL61s6HB-IXVMNIz2R4CnkDQltcCH_UqKGFClmmZUrrDc3U_CJ6Og/s16000/IMG_2659.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjt0BY_mxwNNA7DVtPpzbH6rCIkC7cMRIO8u1fQbZ3nYqd91ZhVdYBWDyekA87zj_dyArm0hAa1dVDp2BMYfUuoCt8aAjsM_5Sx0wcFhpfBKbjsysaZwMGxNYzUAEqNc0kSvA9o0dYQ/s16000/IMG_2572.jpg" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxDwOuq2MrA62QJyMqCx5yLMYKvRDSUTaf-BR9B-qUek060lfdni4DZxkypNzHk9HPIF3sEsBoVpSr6yh4GqkYzHZnxm9xT2oEbgee_oAG3Xkhv83V-ZmgHBeHAKjm4MvTl7Qwsud3A/s16000/IMG_2625.jpg" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2kCSXp0x3QSkFcnCA0t4bD51PyBoQZcHlRy5yv2MYN68B1fZQ94Eq2eWce_lD_5DPHaFdAyBLdtX58uurAgNgwz9qMG2fgVfgTyel4olFhe7oQfFzUEReg5RwE5LbRD-347ErMqaJg/s16000/IMG_2498.jpg" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9EmwsmzCYnRSU5WD_OYA1Ps6G_M-9OpP7t9a-POmbTzrY7pl0Ex0QCqLt90gG1mYkbtG7twADfA8JG-Ny43JLtC2AB7Mjw9IIzVLxq_Emhq2mBAer03njUn5rZkcBkc3REBwv2Knqw/s16000/IMG_2603.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>For one of the six activities, we had to guess all the locations the couple visited. It was so funny to see everyone having the same idea and pulling out their phones to check both Instagram pages for clues. </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mblxqGS1XQKJnxDQTRhb59B0dglPnMy6MvsZ8ApgJdl1K4-CHJzCEbWOokob28FghhMrme-bztkSztEdkI63BMOR9PVq7p8km1Ur_PGUGMGHnIwHlK_UDP3JyMHV9V22r453NlxYPA/s16000/IMG_2755.jpg" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYb45Mza_QpSmJ-s2xGTYpI3CsjHhZt013YPRp9ObrM3hYhnPXKp3_cbNiSx63nlLWEtYPsA5BgnxasemWeiVnbnHXAtxUNUOavBuGJcFojXIU0FbyymxjD9s4BO7Q2U0TvzU6V9I1lA/s16000/IMG_2454.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I really thought I had a chance at winning the musical bouquet when I was in the top 10, but Shawn's mama was speedy! </div><div><br /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMr8f1mnEuJ0UG_8m-9RpZFS2UDxQlRVWg0yU5_Ww_Yf1p4QRyIOFwPiARVAaTP2dHp36MOGso4DZlgkkzS8kfmfUL5K-HMIboPZ0j47vtY6Mm8LlwiEGI1hb-_bLz66ngfXQuf47ceQ/s16000/IMG_2703.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The good thing at least is that I know she wouldn't be my competition when it comes to catching the real bouquet on the wedding day. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhA6BCNGZOKUWmPf8LmDm757cEoSMFN7LYT7bqp-8tz62ZO2gU1T6tcZemQh5bMwTrs28VzlNwpoQdpnikRPXwk3bl0gDaxQ-HX7zwOpj4jf8QgpP5nL6K-ejBE3QZL4fN-woLQNoYPA/s16000/IMG_2760.png" /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzFrapyD0LjNDcZlP9lNnPhp0wlrLhAqPFB-IYEfDvEzUeV-fo0ltPuC9Jwkwb3tKLsjs0xFOO9CwPRloiurJrTJ-VLcE7HCpf0E7XIPeeHRRJ1FzY8e_peyt9E-2lEI7hfKxXQrc8A/s16000/IMG_2869.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>After seeing what Shawn pulled off for their engagement, we knew he had something up his sleeves when he braved the storm and made an appearance near the end of the party.</div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFepbZKZ46dIVBoM8gf1GxL5kMCpirkzfPZIHTjtGANmNJgBQhw9lBnzihd5_0NbIXrvPFWQ17kxI0aHM_RmPa3PFIsX0GHfP-_nRpVHzmbnw89s050ogaUD3xx1nAGyDbkPidvyjTw/s16000/IMG_2875.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh man, he definitely raised the stakes for all the guys and spoiled Rosa like she deserves! </div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3QCDlm53_LpcIj-CD16j1ngG8HAIINqqNwK_FFjlP2ic1vt_2TeBge855PKLjEHs8FuXxnhZXXIcJ4nVYvsRWR3RrT5HvmZOiOW22nDKXooDkTO9ev_lHaFLlOqs0HndNZll1iCvPA/s16000/IMG_2947.jpg" /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYGodjiY1oyUhZxrOJex1AeP3B-2M-cYaE2zaniXtui05Y8WzTxnnuIRAa1uJtapKQi0apNpGk-fUIbZCVNT2yEVyN1KVsc752qaC1S30kcotMOoFgIFg5VkOKWkqOlThizRQ6IrO3A/s16000/IMG_2961.jpg" /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQpLlrehJt74z4NCylq30PwGYP_jXMWGvo9VsorgMZncHyUNlm_kj0dzLMCa1KBL4hEKByzmAEWYp3T-RN1HIOCPb0_Gj7ZkJUHK5p1xN6zogu4Z3bb7W8jmIZkmKfxfk1uAX-8nQdw/s16000/IMG_2964.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It truly makes me so happy to see my bestie living her best life and to celebrate all these milestones with her. As mentioned in their <a href="https://www.cindyadores.com/2020/08/the-tee-rrific-proposal.html" target="_blank">engagement post</a>, I have a feeling all these celebrations so far are only a teaser of what's to come on their big day.</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrfvrSOkY_oKH2bbPNlDK5PwtPUMa51v83UW2nICJ-sNPjb0J0AnngBDxBhC5Ebr3OYEGWTFKP9ojUZs3RkTp9X-4Q_Pa-a-e1fQ56E40RchDbI8KeLKmkVIIyXn3Oq6Qh0x71NXTgA/s16000/IMG_2903.jpg" /></div></div></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-9862006565933318132021-07-27T17:47:00.003-04:002021-07-27T17:50:11.109-04:00Maddie & Charlie's 1st Birthday<img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEXcfzFx6BOLBtDQCrKdfaZBjiAuy84IGR8-Ole8Xm_uoKNfOAU15SGDvQhN7SHwaltdKoXW85nRdKwKale5rfpRBnt9xLWsrTWfAeUt0yx0FjTGWdLV5lnTY5zaOYwisKLBM6UisPw/s16000/DSC_7678-2.jpg" /><br /><br />Last week, we celebrated Daniel's twin nieces' first birthday! I can't believe a year has already flown by. They're now sitting up, enjoying swing rides, feeding themselves, and splashing around in the pool. <div><br /></div><div>
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlecKD7jBE3-phsNAUk5ReugBa7tI_U2D1xSW15WgroXtA0DmgnbYs8_UkLqMy11SHZkqodKVMCFIdwI607j6YKNHrmYhU6avAv5pWJIsQ_uusMQVp_c6jw7MCXAsvQdpjui5C1onu-w/s16000/DSC_7865.jpg" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's been so much fun to watch them grow from afar, and I can't wait to see them walking and talking at their birthday party next year. You can follow their journey <a href="https://instagram.com/char.and.mads" target="_blank">here</a>!</div><div><br />
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrENCLEOhvDW9fu-QyG8LwgK5LT4A7tIk0wiMsrhF89IWbbZlfBZO9efJiePz-b1a1qLB9O-Ka0FCSX1y6DJXHI67xz2iAWSWDr4qu4qWzKio4BAThJDQGWazZcyU9LjWpFQ9ThK61Sg/s16000/DSC_7750.jpg" />
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFVNco9zPJ-8J9nVa0uWjjZRhcN5xaU0RqlxKhWR1j-rUr8_DGfKlzXyTumK5BtJaGZdaKWCsFK7xsVfPRZEWHz_UPqM9btz_KmlZKL79Zlrr8NOvuL8aO4wcamHPG0qaL7i5SjtsGQ/s16000/DSC_7595.jpg" /><br /><p><br />I also can't believe I will have four kids calling me "auntie" very soon...<br /><br /></p>
<img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw55csjZ-u4hsAgFwDM57s1Kb8YOGtOaCDexs473osJeh7SRNsAVHrmVPH-h-9kksgHeQ_Qge5DNimIlvgBfy1dpDE-SjIUUTqoFe0HOwzRdoJ9dPdZBZBREEK38tFKsUT-_u7jSBDtw/s16000/DSC_7499.jpg" /></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-85802586263161561712021-06-26T21:57:00.002-04:002021-06-26T22:04:30.654-04:00Claudia & Nathan's Wedding<img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RJ8qu2yxlPtlhrr-mdF_zvo0jwcAyuDogoj49dKbGjDvQxhT3e5mgTtYP98RIDwMeRSNBptC1XSHgXf5VCHnmnaaS2-cuafKXoC_11btXIK005l16ZlTow5GCC7Wk99jSLjv-cclWA/s16000/IMG_2080-2.jpg" /><br /><br />I honestly can't think of a more perfect person for my friend, Claudia. Ever since I've known her, she's been unapologetically herself, achieved any goals she set and motivated everyone around her to be the best version of themselves. When she told me that she knew Nathan was the one, after only one month of dating, I knew that she wasn't joking. Like Claudia, he brings out the best in her. He strengthened her faith, supported her ambitions and always opened the car door for her.<br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiyL7uZWmEMfM8KaDWVbrDVc5GJgxu0ODSCM103teX-Dyr2igj82HtpEif67rrzVOwPQSYG5Po-8Y2qOk88_aN9CYDjQWgKJpUdPjrs6byglc9yChVTQ6Lag0B0bbNh9BOQCDwWUtTA/s16000/Claudia-Wedding.png" /><br /><br />
Claudia, thank you for letting me be part of your wedding journey! Even though it's all been virtual, it's been SO exciting to see you try on different dresses, choose your wedding theme, and be a part of your bridal shower! You deserve nothing but the best and I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love!Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-68495365969772655622021-06-22T11:34:00.001-04:002021-06-22T11:48:44.668-04:00First Look at Baby Levi<img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_NTuGsRnUjhrrE_w8indHWilUq5Mi-pFsuj8eCihU0kWgFcq73AfhVmiA21KOhukNi1hSDzlwEenxekQVtV6NEQ_kJTKaLe_ADzlzeRqGnyFmNbEohqLC6okS1UFW-fBvn1ULhOY9Q/s16000/Susan-newborn-bemiro-photography-social-media-55.jpg" /><br /><br />Since the last time I blogged, my baby nephew arrived the following week! I've just been soaking it all in, smothering him with kisses, making sure his older sister is getting some lovin' and baking his mom a whole lotta lactation cookies.<br /><br />
<img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeKnTkTSLwyA3GP4DevzaIeW41nd_yiJI7QsDd3XYVw1eYamALtNQNPZzNjcqJrFTwG1e9tDySEtG_usUzyB8QsY5pzICdThpJnjKFto40KWreFP0iavsrh-7v94q_EWqbgnlsL3FkQ/s16000/Susan-newborn-bemiro-photography-social-media-13.jpg" /><br /><br />I feel like I'm in a transitional period in my life right now, so he's really been serving as my reminders to go with the flow and take more naps!<br /><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBpeqclhdDsc2hfWKJEF1iIZNrJeb_iIvEnZn5NlijqVzAzoMu4ugNwCBvSpKi6j5J9GHwKMcYA9NOfwrFeYU2fBfuz3rVmoww1aze0YXYQWe9y_T-L7xczXPvIA0RFVTvaTQMj6vSQ/s16000/Susan-newborn-bemiro-photography-social-media-11.jpg" /><br /><br />I'm so excited to finally give you guys a first look at baby Levi! I can't believe he's already in the 90th percentile for height, like I'd be shocked if he's eventually taller than me.Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-48577210912590129052021-04-25T21:59:00.005-04:002021-04-25T22:13:42.938-04:00Up, Up and Away<img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pwqFdWY7wgeHEjrkQQCN8hz-cfLfSzEyTJwT7MVtSa1NkB5Mvvyb2_NowVzH1ddJ8toyleobgyRJpF3b-LQVOqByl2v5x7bE1EffXFIDIhOgr5TnNM89JQMhs4DqvZPzuGl790bZGQ/s16000/Myas-Kite-3.png" /><div><br />I was so excited to finally take the kite out with my niece this weekend! Thank goodness Mya is at an age where I don’t have to worry if she will fly away.</div><div><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0xtkwgzkl-wN7hjsWeeGZY0xEloNrBYfwvV3-Q0dtzoBnY6-PeZ8FrYOU0odRMt56YEOTtJwwbn363keaNl8B3vMrqat18CL6zy7t5aJ1eYkADiSWI9JGMVnFebrrnKbw8EpJKBwlg/s16000/Myas-Kite-1.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was very easy to assemble but did take a bit of time to figure out how much slack it needed. Once we got it up and away, it was a matter of holding on tight. I actually had no idea how much running there would be! I knew you had to jog a bit to get it going, but little did I know my niece would keep letting go. Girl only had one job! LOL</div><div><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xiBBm7VZgmi5eSY9wU9lAx8iMTJk-FK6854fluhBCgToSYp7RVw-g8yy2RK8WDstT3Gdk2Wyho1X47wItyYWEztyggfjH0UL25_yBpGJnk8Cb0hNuzwG9twrljq3NukJldapI4P-xQ/s16000/Myas-Kite-2.png" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Despite all the running, I would 10/10 do this again to see her excitement! I also highly recommend this Dollarama kite.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are my tips if you’re a first time kite flyer:<br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Set up your kite at home (my instructions flew away at the park)</li><li>Have someone (that’s at least three years old) to help you out </li><li>Make sure your kite has enough slack </li><li>Avoid holding onto the string to prevent cuts</li><li>Wear running shoes and SPF (!!)</li></ul><p></p></div>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5448717584475108987.post-3310638788114067442021-04-18T17:04:00.004-04:002021-04-18T17:29:07.641-04:00Vaccinated<img alt="Parents" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4GEJtA5RSrwDTXAYA3hYFLdtv2Hlj9F2LKvd8VaIR0ZACLpM9pV2nnxznl_Ai0X1qcTnf1V1QFRbGgOMI_n-BJ5MBDZcmWsSPL9PykXa3NtP_MgHWsysSyiw7NDWlU36Ee7l3wbRRg/s0/IMG_3120-5.png"/><br /><br /><p>Hey guys! I'm so freakin' excited to share that that my parents got their vaccine today! Surprisingly, it was very easy to get an appointment for them. I found an open time slot through this <a href="https://vaccineto.ca/sites" target="_blank">website</a> in less than a week but the clinic we chose didn't reveal which vaccine they were giving until we were at the entrance. We still kept our appointment because we heard that you'd get Pfizer or Moderna if it's not at a pharmacy.</p><br /><img alt="Parents" border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_DZ_D4rIr0v3clM5OsSbYSXjU_HQA384xHjgsEo-jjqmC14GpAM50RYfhxEXTxUMpCANhp67KeZ2I8ST4ZiKKjpDeceUHaqtxvUwVtHHBxVUEJdvz-blBemzzuPPtovweiADAd3AGw/s16000/IMG_3116.png" /><br /><br /><p>From arriving to exiting, the whole appointment took an hour for the both of them to get their Moderna shots. They experienced no pain during the injection or acute side effects, but I heard that arm soreness is common after 24 hours. It's now time to start looking for an appointment for myself!</p><br /><p>I also have so many exciting things to catch you guys up on, like the life-changing books I've been reading, my home buying process, and the new baby that'll be joining our family soon! Talk to you guys soon!!!</p>Cindy Adoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747298297507465647noreply@blogger.com0