it’s worth it this time to listen 🔬 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, I don’t always listen to my gut. That feeling that demands to be felt. And looking back, I can think of multiple times I should have listened. Maybe my…
the solace of simply existing 💫 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, You can have bad hair days. You can be late to that appointment. You can sleep in. It’s okay. Not every waking moment needs to be productive, or perfect. For goodness sake!…
because you are the only you 💫 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, You are exceptional. You are important. You are special. Just as you are. You are the only you that exists in this entire universe. There will never be another you like you again. What…
you’re right on time 🧘 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, The lull between semesters. An eerie silence. The kind that judges and questions. That asks over and over, “What are you doing?” And I fall for it over and over again. I…
success is built upon discomfort and enjoyment 💫 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, You don’t deserve to suffer. Being miserable is not honourable. Nor does success come solely from torment. I tend to push myself. Stay consistent. Remain disciplined. Overcome. Endure, endure,…
moving at my speed 😌 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, My original letter turned into a poem… this happens more often than you’d think. So take two: For whatever reason, I believe my own negative self-talk is the only force preventing me…
welcome 🌙 Dear Starry-Eyed Romantic, I’m so glad you’re here, tuning in from the very beginning! As soon as I had the idea for this newsletter I knew I had to make it a reality. I’m already so excited to…
It was not a simple year. I’m afraid younger Taya would not be pleased with me. I was carefree. I was wild. I was daring. I was impatient. I was impulsive. All the things I was once afraid to be….
This past year I got to experience so much life. 2023 felt like the longest and shortest year yet. I honestly felt a little overwhelmed tackling this blog post because there’s too many things to summarize in just a few…
Originally posted on aftn.ca Sports are avenues for which we can learn. They allow us to discover ourselves and get closer to the truth of who we are. To expose our faults and reveal our strengths. To encourage our growth and…