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Texas, in Cabaret, 2016, with @exitstageleftss . This show will always hold a super special place in my heart, because it was the first show I did since becoming a mom. For those that don’t know, I was studying musical theatre, and when I was in second term of second year I got pregnant with my first child. It was sad to know I wouldn’t get to do my 3rd year of school, and graduate with my school family, but I was happy to become a mom. But man did I miss doing theatre. So when my eldest was 4.5 yrs, and my second was 1.5 yrs, I stepped back into theatre for the first time. To say I wasn’t nervous would be a lie, because I was super nervous. Having mom brain x2, I couldn’t imagine how I’d actually remember lyrics & choreography. And then here’s the kicker! 2 months into rehearsals, I find out I’m pregnant with my third! So throw in some morning sickness, and I was a mess. But....As soon as I stepped into those rehearsals & stepped onto that stage, it all disappeared. I was back in my element and I was ecstatic to be there. And I haven’t stopped since then. Last year was a crazy year of shows & other acting projects. This year, will be a bit slower, and I do welcome that. I feel so grateful knowing what I want to do in my life. I’m so grateful I’ve had this love of theatre for almost my whole life, and it’s something I cannot imagine living without. What drives you? what are you so passionate about that you can’t live without it? Tell me in the comments 👇🏻 . . . . #passions #theatre #actor #acting #performingarts #cabaret #musicaltheatre #grateful #seethebeauty #cantlivewithout #perform #stage #sing #dance #act #momlife #actormom #livinthedream #art #life #actorslife #performerslife #saltspringisland #community #mettarose
A good reminder, I think. Don’t feel shame for doin’ what you like to do. . . . . #porgyandbess #quote #song #lyric #motto #noshame #doinwhatiliketodo #livinglife #passions #empowering #joys #life #seethebeauty #grateful #opera #arts #enjoyment #happiness #mettarose
S U R V I V A L M O D E. How long have we all just been living in survival mode? For myself I try to think back. I’d say it’s since I became a mother, 7 years ago. But really thinking about it, it’s gone beyond that. I’ve lived in this bubble of dulled senses. Of course, I’ve felt joy, sadness & a range of other emotions. But the lingering heaviness of ‘nothing’ has also loomed over me. I’ve been in survival mode. Maybe it’s depression. Maybe it’s anxiety. But I’ve felt as if I was observing from a far, and not being in my own body, in the moment. I’ve been removed. I don’t feel the full effects of joyful moments. Of excitements. I strip myself of feeling the true, deep emotions, fully, because I think myself out of it...maybe? Dulled senses, Hanging over me. Is this survival mode? Chemical imbalance? Mindset? All of the above? I want to break free of this. I’ve thought it a lot. Wanting to find this inner peace. Inner joy. Inner love. But consistency lacks. Life gets in the way. Excuses are made. Annoyances and frustrations take over. Exhaustion rules. How do we break from survival mode? Into true, authentic enjoyment of life, through even the bad. . . . . . . #survivalmode #thoughts #expression #innercalm #anxiety #breakfree #joy #enjoylife #enjoyment #feelings #true #authentic #life #emotions #dulledsenses #depression #words #mindset #betrue #shareyourthoughts #imbalance #fixed #healing #seethebeauty #selflove #selfwork #happiness #sadness #mettarose
S L O W. . . For the first time in a long time, I’ve had a lot of days of doing ‘nothing’. And it’s felt...marvellous. Between sickness, snow and cancelled or postponed plans, I’ve had a lot of quite, alone time, when the kids are with their dad. I’ve allowed my self to do things that aren’t necessarily productive. I’ve allowed myself to feel no guilt. I’ve allowed my self to rest & slooow down. Between all the marvellous quiet though, it’s allowed some anxiety too. The ‘shoulds’, ‘what if’s’ and ‘what nows’ make their appearances too. But I’ve welcomed them in. I say hello. Then I kindly ask them to leave. Because I know they do not serve me. This slowing down has been a great lesson for me, and one that I’ve greatly needed. And so I took the universes’ signs, with all that’s been thrown at me, and I took the time to rest & retreat. And I’m grateful for it. . . . . #reflection #slow #snow #thoughts #slowingdown #rest #retreat #inward #healing #self #selfacceptance #selflove #grateful #seethebeauty #life #lessons #learning #photography #nature #breathe #justbreathe #path #universe #mettarose
2020: Whole. Do you set intentions, choose a word, dreams, goals or the likes for the start of a New Year? For the past few years I’ve chosen a word and with it comes an intention. This year, the word ‘whole’ came to me. I am setting my intentions to feel completely and authentically whole within myself. Not looking outwards for completion, but feeling truly, deeply and honestly content with who I am. What I have. What I give & what I receive. I’ve spent my whole life looking outward. For approval. For satisfaction. For joy. For happiness. And while that sometimes is a-okay, I have never truly felt it within. The past few months I have been taking the steps to change that, and this year I will be giving it my all, to find that wholeness within me, the wholeness of my authentic self speaking up, the wholeness of peace, calm and love inside. And Part of that journey to wholeness & self-love is going to include rest, by Learning to say no. Learning to listen to my body and actually do what it’s telling me to. And knowing that it’s ok to do nothing once & awhile. Because that’s important too. Art by @kingasarts (with the word added by me) . . . . #2020 #whole #iamwhole #onmyown #complete #self #authentic #rest #intentions #wordfortheyear #grateful #calm #happiness #sayingno #nothingness #art #selflove #expressions #divine #empowered #trulydeeplywhole #contentment #beyou #seethebeauty #mettarose
2019. You were, interesting. You ended with a major bang of next level challenges, and brought everyone’s health down. You’ve been a year of searching, discoveries, lessons, mistakes, passions, a lot of theatre, a lot of good, a lot of bad. I’ve sunk into myself more than I have in a long time, and I’m still growing. I’ve dreamt big dreams, made big shifts, cried lots, felt anxiety, depression, panic & lightness, happiness, and inspiration. I really have no idea what 2020 will bring. Lots more learning, shifting, growing & surprises I am sure. I just hope to find the balance and ease more within during it all. So welcome 2020. I’m here with open arms to see what you may present. . . . . . #2019 #2020 #newyears #shifts #ponderings #lessons #growing #selfdiscoveries #endings #beginnings #unknowns #changes #selfknowledge #happiness #gratitude #anxiety #emotions #tears #depression #light #passions #inspiration #bringit #mettarose #seethebeauty

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