“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates
Sweet and salty. No, I’m not describing myself (or maybe I am??), but my love of the two tastes combined. At Rino’s Kitchen in downtown Windsor, my cravings are fully met with their savoy waffle, bacon, eggs, and maple syrup, which is available for brunch on Saturdays. Like my food, I like my life to have balance as well. There are days that I enjoy being busy and on the go, but there are also moments where all I feel like doing is vegging out on the couch all day. My wardrobe tends to reflect equilibrium as well. Most days I love wearing bright colours and patterns, but on others, it’s all about black. For me, allowing myself to enjoy all aspects of life, and not just one, makes the days more exciting and unpredictable.
Top: Wilfred Free. Denim: Madewell. Bag: Sezane. Boots: Call it Spring. Earrings: Baublebar. Glasses: Salt c/o The Walkerville Optical. Lips: Colourpop Goldie.
As we grew up, went to high school, and university, we didn’t have to see each other every day like we did when we were younger, to know that our friendship was still strong. We became sure of ourselves and who we wanted to be, and as a result we are different in many ways, but I knew I could always count on them to be by my side. For me, this is what friendship is all about. At 33, I don’t have many close friends. I spend most of my time with my husband, and together we have a very small circle of friends. I don’t think this is necessarily a bad thing because as Aristotle once said, “A friend to all is a friend to none.” In the age of social media, it’s all about how many ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ you have, but how important are those thousands of people on your lists? I think it is far better to have a smaller group of close friends because the bonds are tighter. These are people I can rely on and trust no matter what. They know me very well, and I know them. Nothing about our relationship is superficial.
When you’re young, it’s easy to find new friends. But when you’re older, your interests become much more specific as you learn to better understand yourself. As an adult, I think friendship is based more on shared values than interests. It’s also about support and understanding. It’s a cliche, but friends are very much like the family you choose. You really don’t have to see them all the time to know that they care for you. So this Valentine’s Day, extend the idea of love beyond that of a significant other to your friends, old and new. Embrace the love you have for each other and celebrate all the positive relationships in your life!