Sunday, March 08, 2020 | By: Laurie Brown
I was born and raised in Calgary.
Growing up I had few friends, and it wasn’t until high school that I felt I had friends that really understood me (and we are all friends still today!).
I was able to figure out more about who I am and be ok with the fact that I didn’t always quite fit in- because I met people who helped me feel like I did fit in at least sometimes.
I’m a Libra and my friend tells me my astrological chart is the most libra chart she’s ever seen- which I can believe!
I always try to look at all sides to understand different views and I hate arguments.
Family is huge for me and most of my focus is on my kids and my husband, so I don’t always think of doing things for me.
Although as a mom with young kids I think many others are in the same position- doing things for ourselves is definitely a rare luxury I think.
I’ve seen the photos from last year- they are stunning!
I would love one like that of me.
Also, often get family photos done, but not of just me (always a focus on the kids!).
I’d love one of just me.
I’m also curious to see how I might look in a glamour photo!
I can’t seem to picture me as anything other than plain old me.
I feel often that I am stuck in a limbo where I still feel young but am quickly approaching 40!
I am so much wiser than I was in my 20s, and am much more aware of the passage of time.
Being a woman in my 30s means to me that I have reached an age where I can (hopefully) make better decisions than in my 20s but my body can keep up with activity better than it will in my 40s (although hopefully this won’t be true!)
I really wish I could tell my younger self to invest more!
But for life advice, I would say to not listen to the judgments of others and do what I want.
I feel like I didn’t do some things I wanted because of critical (unnecessary) feedback when I was young.
Very cliche, but when my kids or husband tell me I’m beautiful or that they love me, I feel like a million dollars.
In her own words, Jenn describes her experience participating in Calgary blog series 30 Days of Gorgeous with Laurie MacBrown Photography.
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1 Comments
Mar 13, 2020, 12:41:37 PM
Caroline Thiessen - Jenn you look beautiful. I’m so glad you took the time to do this for yourself.